Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — William Riter (Bill) Bainbridge, of Bella Vista, is survived by his wife, Rev. Sara Bainbridge; daughters, Elizabeth Bainbridge, Jenni Cox and Heather Hackworth; and five grandchildren. A memorial will be held at First United Methodist Church, Bentonville, on Friday, March 22 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FUMC or Circle of Life. Online condolences, www.stockdale-moodyfs. com.

YBENTONVILLE — Jennifer (Waudby) Ferguson, age 46, passed away in Rogers, Ark., on March 16, 2019. She was born Sept. 27, 1972, in Bentonville, Ark., to John and Jo (Easley) Waudby. She was a lifelong resident of Bentonville, Ark., and graduated Bentonville High School in 1990.

She is survived by both parents; grandmother Maxine Easley of Rogers, Ark.; son Austin (Megan) Cope of Beaufort, S.C., Connor Ferguson and Duncan Ferguson, both of Bentonville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held at Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held in the Bentonville Community Church of the Nazarene at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery of Rogers, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/donate. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville, www. callisonlough.com.

YFAYETTEVILLE — Helen Butler Bell, 82, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Sept. 4, 1936, in Carthage, Tenn., to Hobart and Armina Harville Butler.

Helen was a homemaker, an avid sports fan, she loved the Tennessee Volunteers, solving puzzles and playing with her cats, Sam and Jack. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and was a loving mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Bell Jr., and her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Jane Silvey of Decatur and Helen Elizabeth Bell of Fayetteville; son William Lawrence Bell of Siloam Springs; two brothers, Vernice Edward Dickerson Jr. and wife Rita and Allen Key Dickerson, all of Tennessee; three grandchildren, Alec Jordan Martin, William Landon Bell, Jaden Riley Bell, one very special cousin, Faye Roberts, and numerous cousins, family members and friends.

Memorial services will be Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Online condolences may be left at www. siscofuneral.com.

YFAYETTEVILLE — Roy Leon Faubus of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away March 13, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born Feb. 12, 1951, in De Queen, Ark. He was the son of Roy and Beulah (Claterbaugh) Faubus.

He is survived by a son, Carter Faubus; a sister, Bettie Faubus Hartman and her husband David of Fayetteville; a nephew, Roy Rellis Hartman and his wife Michelle of Fayetteville.

He was employed as a salesman for Price Patton Men’s Store in Fayetteville, and numerous car dealerships

in Bristol, Tenn. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed life to the fullest with family and many, many friends.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Funeral Chapel with military honors. Memorials may be made to Father Flanagan’s Boys Town Village, secure.boystown.org/ donate, or Boys Town Village, 200 Flanagan Blvd., P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, Neb., 68010. Condolences may be given online at www.moores funeralchapel.com.

YFAYETTEVILLE — I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.

Eugene Charles Keister, age 95, went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 18, 2019, at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. He was born on March 29, 1923, in Fayetteville, Ark., to James and Gertrude M. (Alexander) Keister.

Eugene proudly served his country in World War II in the 782nd Tank Battalion under the direction of Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army on the European front. He was a life member of the VFW Post 2722 and the American Legion Post 27. He was well known in the community for his participation in numerous veteran activities including riding in the Veteran’s Day parade and speaking at Fayetteville National Cemetery on Memorial Day. He loved his country and his family. He will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Alma Keister; two daughters, Phyllis Brooks of Fayetteville and Sheila Budd of Alford, Fla.; three granddaughters, Jody Shipp and husband David of Winslow, Sarah Blake of Fayetteville and Lindsay Budd Prickett and husband Brandon of Donalsonville, Ga.; nine great-grandchildren, Matthew (Rachel) Shipp, Joshua (Nicole) Shipp, Kailisa (Cory) Smith, Jasmine Blake, Kobe Blake, Cayden Blake, Chloe Blake and Emalee Blake, all of Fayetteville, and Caleb Prickett of Donalsonville, Ga.; and he was blessed with five great-great-grandchildren at the time of his passing.

A visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Campbell Cemetery in West Fork. To place an online tribute, visit www.nelsonberna.com.

YFAYETTEVILLE — Amboline Lyman, age 84, entred her heavenly home on March 16, 2019, at 9:20 p.m. in her home at Fayetteville, Ark. Amboline was born May 2, 1934, in George, Ark., to Truman and Willie Marie “Dotty” Gurley.

She graduated from Fayetteville Business College and was a case worker for Washington County Social Services for 28 years. Amboline was an avid collector of Blue Ridge pottery and china. She and her lifetime friend, Jessie Mae Stamps, spent hours together antiquing over a 40-year span collecting 800 pieces of Blue Ridge.

She met JD Lyman on the historic swinging bridge in Kingston, Ark. He became the love of her life and they were married on Oct. 5, 1956. They were devoted to each other for 62 years.

Amboline and JD opened their home to multiple young people throughout the years providing lodging while they pursued their college degrees. She was a longtime member of Phillips Chapel and transferred to New Sulfur Freewill Baptist Church in Prairie Grove, Ark., where she and JD were faithful servants to the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Truman and Willie Marie “Dotty” Gurley; her sister and brother-in-law, Iola Sue and Raymon Hathorn and her brother-in-law, Curtis Grigg.

Survivors include her husband, JD Lyman of the home; son Michel D. Lyman of Fayetteville; sister Donnie Jean Grigg of Kingston; brother and sister-in-law Roy Lee and Frances Gail Gurley of Flaggstaff, Ariz., and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at Brashears Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Ken Bailey officiating. Pallbearers will be Rick Gurley, Brent Gurley, Bob Dotson, Dale Dotson, MacKenzie Phillips and Ethan Sprinkle. Interment will follow in the Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory in Huntsville, Ark., www. brashearsfuneralhome.net.

YFAYETTEVILLE — Charlotte P. Setter, 93, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away peacefully Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Brown County, Ind., and grew up in Lagro, Ind., the youngest daughter of Thomas and Mary Belle (Erskine) Ross.

She was married 68 years to James (Jim) F. Setter, who died in June 2016.

Charlotte had an adventurous spirit which lead her to live in New York City post high school. More than 10 years before statehood in 1948, Charlotte drove the more than 1,000 miles of the Alaskan-Canadian Highway to the consternation of her family to see what Alaska was about. In 1949, Charlotte met her kindred adventurous spirit, Jim and they were married in January 1950.

Charlotte was honored by her Beta Sigma Phi sorority chapter naming her their sweetheart in 1962. She was a Girl Scout leader for Brownie and Girl Scout troops for her daughters and homeroom mom each year. She believed in the Girl Scout golden rule, “Make new friends; but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold.”

After giving her children a great start in life, she also started working part time at the JCPenny Company in downtown Anchorage, managing the Lamp Department. She became quite the expert selling and fixing lamps of all shapes and sizes. Thank goodness Mom was home the evening of the 1964 M9.2 Alaska earthquake. It was Good Friday and she was at home busy making tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for her family when the earthquake hit that destroyed the JCPenny building.

Charlotte lived in Alaska until 1975 when she and Jim retired to Arkansas. They purchased a 10-acre farm where they enjoyed raising cattle, growing tomatoes and tending a huge garden including the best sweet corn ever. Mom was an avid cross-country skier, square dancer, gardener, and quilter. Her love of quilting took her to many wonderful fabric stores across the state.

Mom became a skilled canner of all her garden produce. Her pantry was always full of canned tomatoes, green beans, dill pickles, among some of the items. Her grandchildren dug potatoes with her and learned to love gardening. The summer kitchen was always hot from the pressure cooker.

She is survived by son Ross Setter (Teresa) of Springdale, Ark.; two daughters, Patricia Nelson ( Steve) of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Karen Percival of Fayetteville, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Shawn Burke (Tina), Zacarey Nelson (Teisha Simmons), Ryan Burkevich (Rachel), Emilie Nelson (Greg Conway), Jenna Degerlund (Micah), Matthew Percival, Luke Nelson (Kelsey) and Savannah Setter; and eight great-grandchildren, Tassy Nelson, Julian, Elliott & Nolan Burke; Henrietta & Charlotte Burkevich, Kayden & Aurora Nelson.

She was preceded in death by six brothers, William, Richard, Jack, Robert, Thomas, and Phillip Ross, and five sisters, Bernette Alger, Ruby Schultz, Lois Treska, Betty Jean Ross and Mary Ann Brinson.

A private burial will be held at Fayetteville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road Springdale, Ark., 72762.

Charlotte was many, many things in her life, youngest sister to 11 siblings, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, lover of cats and dogs and playing card games. Oh how she loved to play Euchre! She loved to play card games and taught many of her grandchildren how to play, which they now teach their children.

Charlotte was a great cook and nothing made her happier than hosting family for Christmas Eve traditional dinner of clam chowder & potato soup (yes two as some of the grands didn’t like clams), homemade bread, chocolate covered cherries and pies, lots of pie! She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

YFAYETTEVILLE — Donna Gail (Smith) Stewart was born on April 14, 1947, in Crossett, Ark., to parents Don and Oma Smith, deceased; she grew up in Monticello, Ark.

She is survived by her husband, David Stewart; son Brian Blackburn and granddaughter Sarah Blackburn of Hot Springs; son Whitney Milam and daughter Abby Milam of Bentonville; sister Sudie Smith of Grapevine, Texas; stepson Kevin Stewart and his wife Helen and their sons, Robert and Patrick of Alexandria, Va.; and stepdaughter Elizabeth Hill and her husband Zac and their daughter Julia of Durham, Ark. Donna is survived by a large number of nephews, nieces, and cousins that loved her dearly.

Her younger sister, Janet, predeceased her.

Donna passed away under Willard Walker Hospice care on March 17, 2019, after a year-long battle with small cell lung cancer. The family wishes to thank Highlands Oncology Group doctors, nurses and staff, and Willard Walker Hospice personnel for their love and continued support during the past year. Her life was much richer during her last year because of their devotion to her.

Donna will always be remembered for her devotion to her children, for her love for the children of every family member, be they close or far away, as well as to all the children of the world. Her heart bled constantly for the injustice and peril foisted upon those less fortunate in this world, and she spared no one in speaking her mind about it. She shed many tears in the process. Fools needed to be on their toes when she was around.

Though a woman of great physical beauty, her beauty was eclipsed by great spiritual depth and, though flawed as we all are, tried daily to conduct herself in a manner that conveyed empathy and love to everyone she touched. She will be missed and leaves many broken hearts.

A memorial service will be held at Moore’s Chapel, 206 W. Center St., Fayetteville, Ark. ,on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. The public is invited. Come as you are. To sign the online guest book please visit www.moores funeralchapel.com.

YFAYETTEVILLE — Mary Lee Terry, age 82, of Fayetteville, died March 14 after a short illness. She was born July 17, 1936, in Oklahoma City, the third daughter of Eugene and Iona Mae Hodges.

She was a member of Mission Boulevard Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Mary graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City in 1954 and moved along with her mother to Bryan, Texas, that same year. She married Charles Worth Murphy in 1955. They lived in Texas and California before settling in Oklahoma City. They had two children, Christopher Alan and Mary Kathleen. They divorced after 10 years of marriage.

Mary continued working for the Internal Revenue Service in Oklahoma City where she met James Edward Terry. They married in 1971. After James retired, they built their dream home east of Fayetteville and enjoyed life until his passing in 1996.

Mary enjoyed working for the IRS and later worked for the Washington County Health Department and at The Morning News. Later, she volunteered at KOFC Christian Radio and the VA Hospital, was a past member of the Zion-Oakland Home Extension Club and took classes at the university. She was a free-lance writer with some published short stores, music lyrics, poetry and one novel. She also wrote her opinion, free of charge, to Arkansas governors, U.S. presidents and her representatives in Washington.

Through all of life’s adventures, ups and downs, good times and sorrowful times, she was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Mom took her responsibility as mother seriously and loved us unconditionally through our teen years, our young marriages and child-rearing years and offered support and sage advice as we became grandparents ourselves. Thank you Mom. Oh, how we will miss your friendship, smile and sharp wit.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband James; sisters Iona Jeane Strong and Betty Jo Peck; and her beloved nephew, Steven Russell Peck.

She is survived by her son Alan and wife Merry and her daughter Kathleen and husband Marion. Also surviving are her grandchildren Andy and Steven Doss, Jared, Brant and Krista Murphy, James and John Couch, Crystal, Jessica and Allison, and at least 13 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Andy Doss, Steven Doss, James Koons, Kenny Doss, John Couch and James Couch. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home with Kenneth Francis officiating. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes, arkansasfamilies.org. To place an online tribute, visit www.mooresfuneral chapel.com.

YGRAVETTE — William “Bill” Barrett, 74 of Gravette, Ark., died March 18, 2019, at Circle of Life at Legacy Village, Bentonville, Ark. Born Sept. 4, 1944, in Paoli, Kan., he was the son of James Barrett and Destia McCammon Barrett.

He was a construction contractor and was a member of First Christian Church Gravette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leroy and sister Dorthy Hudson.

Survivors include his life partner, Peggy Kelly of the home; daughters Robin Young and Leeanna Young, both of Gravette, Ark.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Clyde Barrett of Pryor, Okla., and Loyd Barrett of Gravette, Ark.; sisters Kathryn Ramirez and Donna Anderson and husband Donnie, all of Gravette, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019, at First Christian Church, Gravette, Ark. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hiwassee, Ark. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at First Christian Church, Gravette, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wasson funeralhome.com.

YGRAVETTE — David Farrell Cross, 74-year-old resident of Gravette, Ark., died on March 18, 2019, in Rogers, Ark. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2019, at Douglas Cemetery near Highfill, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.

YHUNTSVILLE — John D. J. Bartlett, 74, of Huntsville; died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Huntsville. He was born Saturday, June 10, 1944, at Osage. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Brashears Funeral Home & Crematory in Huntsville.

YHUNTSVILLE — Gwendolyn Smith, 49, of Huntsville died Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born Nov. 3,

1969. She is survived by her husband, Don Smith. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21 at Brashears Funeral Home. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Huntsville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

YOZARK — David Franklin Reis, age 65, of Ozark, Ark., passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Fort Smith. He was born Sept.16, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Franklin and Lola Gebhard Reis. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1971. David was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Warren Reis of Cypress, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville. A private memorial service was held at Mount Comfort where David was laid to rest next to his best friend, his mother, Lola Gebhard Reis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Humane Society. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

YPETTIGREW — Billy Wayne Swafford, 63, of Pettigrew; died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Pettigrew. Graveside services will be March 20, at 2 p.m. at Cave Mountian Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home & Crematory of Huntsville.

YROGERS — Betty Lu Pautlitz Holland, 80, of Rogers passed Feb. 22, 2019. A memorial service will begin at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1801 S. Dixieland Road in Rogers. Inurnment will be at a later date in Fayetteville National Cemetery. Memorials to Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, P.O. Box 1059, Rogers, Ark., 72757, www.RollinsFuneral.com.

YROGERS — Ruby May (Baker) Subbert of Rogers, Ark., born June 11, 1924, in Quincy, Ill., went to be with our Lord March 17, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Carl Subbert; mother Ida May (Deschaine) Bradney and stepdad Paul Shanks Bradney; and sister Ruth Laverne (Baker) Peeler.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Lester Subbert of Rogers and Barry Lynn Subbert (wife Kay Subbert) of Rogers; grandchildren Christine Marie (Subbert) Brown of Rogers, Christina Jannette (Porter) Nelson (husband James) of Bentonville, Sean Michael Porter (wife Tori) of Springdale, Deric Lynn Subbert (wife Christel) of Centerton and Michael Paul Subbert (wife Becca) of Bentonville; Kimberly Kathleen (Subbert) Conlin of Marysville, Kan., and Shannon Marie (Subbert) Drelsey of Florida; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ruby was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruby loved to make bead crafts and counted cross stitch, also enjoyed watching sports (especially baseball) and camping with the family. Ruby was a seamstress for her whole life enjoyed making clothes for her boys when they were children and as the grands and great grands came along too. One Easter she made dresses for all the great-granddaughters. Ruby always bragged that her greatest joy in her life was raising her two boys. She will be gravely missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26 in Benton County Memorial Park, where Ruby will be laid to rest with her husband.

YSPRINGDALE — Andy Dewayne Bailey, 51, of Springdale, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born March 4, 1968, in Fayetteville to Jerry Don and Geneva Christine Holland Bailey. Arrangements with Heritage Funeral Home.

YSPRINGDALE — Kara Lea Shockley, 54, and lifetime Springdale resident, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born July 21, 1964, to James Hershel and Sybble Leanell (Zachary) Shockley.

Kara graduated from and worked at the Elizabeth Richardson Center in her younger years. She enjoyed coloring and latch-hook crafts, and was a huge Barbara Mandrell fan. She especially enjoyed traveling with her parents in their motorhome and attending shows in Branson. Kara was baptized into the Church of Christ and could always be heard singing.

She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Margie King, Valera Wallis, Dorothy Zachary, A.E. Erwin, Jr., and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Sherman and Geneva (Barton) Zachary and James Hayden and Parolee (Creech) Shockley.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, online guestbook and obituary at www. heritageofnwa.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Richardson Center, 10 S. College Ave., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701.

YPINEVILLE, Mo. — Richard Allen Henson, 73, of Pineville, Mo., died March 18 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born Sept. 3, 1945, in Bentonville to Floyd Eugene Henson and Anna Irene Sullivan Henson.

He retired from RTW in Bentonville as a steel cutter. Richard enjoyed making fire starters for wood stoves, playing bingo, camping, bird watching and was a member of the Rogers First Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Eugene, Don and Jimmy Henson and sister JoAnn Ray.

Survivors are his wife Kathryn “Kitty” Anne Henson of the home; son Michael Henson (Andrea) of Bella Vista, Ark.; daughter Teresa Shaw (Jeff) of Gravette, Ark.; stepchildren Teddy Laughlin of Fordland, Mo., Kalene Thompson (Curt) of Noel, Mo., and Janice Noles of Athens, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Service is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at Rogers Christian Church. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Burial will be in Pea Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.