Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Albert

Chiaramonti, 88, of Bella Vista, Ark., died May 17, 2019. Born June 6, 1930, in Melrose Park, Ill., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chiaramonti.

He is survived by three stepchildren, Dennis (Betsy) Zuburg, Susan Thomas and Gail (Frank) Antolec. He has three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A gathering will be held June 6 at 2 p.m. at Bella Vista Funeral Home chapel. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark., 72712. Online condolences may be made at www.funeral mation.com.

BELLA VISTA — Robert

Leroy Parker of Bella Vista passed away May 28, 2019. Robert was born to Guy and Fern Parker in Haley, N.Dak., Febr. 9, 1930. He is survived by wife Shelvy; children David, Bruce and Carol Bemis and grandchildren Nicholas Parker, Kathleen Parker, and Tiffany Bemis. Online condolences may be made at www. funeralmation.com.

BELLA VISTA — Sally

Longbine Wirth, 92, of Bella Vista, Ark., died May 14, 2019, at Oak Pointe of Neosho. She was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Vernon (Tommy) I. Tompkins and June Wakefield Tompkins.

As a young nurse, Sally married Ken Longbine and raised three daughters. Their family moved to many U.S. cities during their early years, finally settling in Kansas City.

Years after Ken passed, Sally married Dick Wirth and they retired in Bella Vista. There, Sally was a member of the Eighteen Hole Women’s Golf and Bella Vista Bowling League #3.

She was preceded in death by her parents first husband Kenneth E. Longbine, second husband Richard M. Wirth, daughter Nancy L. Fitzgibbons and sister Jane Marenus.

She is survived by daughters Marty Longbine and Joanie Ghani; stepsons Thomas Wirth and Robert Wirth; stepdaughter Patricia Huselton; brother Don Tompkins; sister Diane Eaton; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be Thursday, June 20, 3 p.m. at St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church, 1001 Kingsland Road, Bella Vista, Ark. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation. com. No flowers please.

BENTONVILLE — Willis

Gene Harmon, 80, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away May 26 at home with family by his side. He was born March 11, 1939, in Bentonville, Ark., to Archie and Lora Harmon.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Harmon of the home; daughter Sheryl Taggart and husband Mike Taggart of Bentonville, Ark.; son Wade Harmon and wife Khotan Harmon of Austin, Texas; grandsons Jared and Colter Taggart of Bentonville; brother Dennis Harmon and wife Terry Harmon of Bentonville; nieces Lora Jeffcoat and Lea Ann Harmon.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeral mation.com.

BENTONVILLE — Maria Martinez, our sweet, beautiful Maria has taken her Heavenly flight home. She is now dancing among the stars and rejoicing in eternal peace with Jesus.

Maria loved nature, especially

flowers and gardening. She is survived by her father, David Martinez of Tiff City, Mo.; mother Charlene Annabel of Bentonville, Ark.; beloved sister Michelle Mackey of Goodman, Mo.; grandparents CH & Clois Walker of Bentonville and Jim & Joyce Wilson of Mayo, Fla.; a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services chapel. Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Condolences to stockdale-moodyfs. com.

BULL SHOALS — William

“Bill” Burrows Smith, 70, of Bull Shoals, Ark., passed away on May 17, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Portland, Ore., on March 5, 1949.

He graduated in 1967 from Little Rock Hall High School. After graduation he entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country for four years during the Vietnam War.

Bill attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He earned a bachelor of business management and human relations in 1977 and later earned a second bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education in 1991. Bill taught elementary school at Bayou Meto Elementary School for the majority of his 20-plus years in education.

Bill raised his family in Jacksonville where he was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. After leaving Jacksonville, Bill lived in various places including Lynn, Hot Springs, and finally Bull Shoals. He enjoyed the outdoors in all forms, but deer hunting was his passion. He also enjoyed fishing, reading, Arkansas Razorback events, and traveling.

Bill is survived by sons Jeremy Smith (wife Anna) of Jacksonville, Ark., and Patrick Smith (wife Leslie) of Springdale, Ark.; grandchildren Madeline Graves, Ethan Smith, Geneva Smith, Lexa Smith, and Evan Smith; brother Lewis Smith Jr. (wife Kathy) of Orange City, Fla.; sisters Meryl Black (husband Marvin) of Hot Springs, Ark., and Alice Mowrey (husband Mark) of Hot Springs, Ark., and his best friend William Carpenter of Sherwood, Ark.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Dorothy Smith, and sister, Gaye Smith.

A memorial celebration will be held this summer at a date and location to be determined. Cremation is under the direction of Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services of Bull Shoals, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Bayou Meto Elementary School PTO, 26405 AR-107, Jacksonville, Ark., 72076. The family of Bill wishes to thank the nursing staff of Baxter Regional Medical Center; especially his nurse Debbie who was a source of comfort in his last days.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Bull Shoals, Ark. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

CINCINNATI — Lou Ella Rhine, 84-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ark., died on May 31, 2019, at Walnut Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation in Springdale, Ark. She was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ark., to Dan and Mabel Spears.

Lou Ella graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 1953. She married Troy “Bud” Rhine in 1954. They lived most of their life in Cincinnati and Johnson, Ark. She went to work for Kearney Electric in Fayetteville on June 27, 1955, and worked there for many years before she retired. Lou Ella was a member of the Johnson Church of Christ in Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Troy “Bud” Rhine on March 11, 2019; and son Troy Daniel Rhine on Aug. 18, 1978.

She is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a large group of “grandchildren.”

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Johnson Church of Christ in Johnson, Ark., with Mr. Larry Culbreath officiating. Burial will follow at Stuckey Cemetery in Johnson. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Ark.

FAYETTEVILLE — Michael Richard Cassady,

53, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Fayetteville, Ark. He was born in New Orleans, La., on Oct. 6, 1965, to Calvin Richard Cassady and Margaret Shirley Cassady.

He resided there briefly before living in Murfreesboro, Ark., and then Little Rock, Ark. However, he called Fort Smith, Ark., home, being raised there from age 4 and graduating from Southside High School in 1984. He went on to attend the University of Arkansas. However, the true love of his life was music.

He was formally instructed in classical, Spanish, and flamenco guitar by Cuban guitar master Paul Mendy. He developed a life-long interest in classical, rock, jazz and country music for guitar. He was also interested in photography and loved capturing nature shots in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. He later moved to Van Buren, Ark., to assist his parents. After his father’s death, he recently moved to Fayetteville, Ark.

Michael is survived by his mother, Margaret Shirley Terrell Cassady; sister Nancy Cassady Robbins and brother-in-law Dr. Joe Robbins; niece Nicole Robbins Elder and her husband Christopher Elder, all of Texarkana, Texas; nephew Stephen Robbins and wife Madeline Campbell Robbins of Ruston, La. He also had four great nieces and nephews, Liam, Lana, Lily and Luke Elder of Texarkana, Texas; great-aunt Dorothy Dillard of Wake Village, Texas; aunt Glenda Terrell Ashley of Sherwood, Ark., and aunt Ann Terrell Easley and uncle Melvin Easley of Columbus, Miss., and a number of cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Calvin Cassady ; paternal grandparents Nancy J. Cassady and Robert S. Cassady and maternal grandparents Marguerite and James H. Terrell.

Michael will be laid to rest next to his father at County Line Cemetery outside of Nashville, Ark., after a graveside service with Pastor Jaimie Alexander officiating on Tuesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville, Ark., www.latimerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Rosemary McCarter, age 67, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Washington Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was born to parents Wallace and Mabel Phillips, March 19, 1952, in Le Mars, Iowa.

“Rosie” graduated from Springdale High School in 1970 and started a family in 1976. Shortly thereafter, she started her career in the Pizza Business full time. She quickly found her calling was investing in the lives of NWA youth as they started their first jobs under her wing. Rosie worked as a manager at Jim’s Razorback Pizza for over 35 years, had a strong work ethic, and loved the hundreds of customers she called family.

Rosie is survived by her son, Wes Hill and his wife Stacci of Springdale; grandchildren Audrey Tipton and her husband Tyler of Prairie Grove and Jaccob Hill of Springdale; sisters Lisa Jahnke and Debbie Zumbahlen; brothers Dennis and Bobby Phillips and multiple other family members.

Rosie was preceded by both parents and brother Mike Phillips.

Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Rosie’s passion for higher education is one of the driving points of her work ethic. She often spoke of the importance of a college degree. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in honor of Rosie McCarter, to the Jaccob Hill College Account in care of Wes Hill to any Arvest Bank. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com.

PRAIRIE GROVE —

Stephen Scott England, age 58, a resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born Nov. 12, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Louis and Beverly (Cox) England.

Stephen grew up in St. Louis and attended Kirkwood Schools and the University of Montana. He married the love of his life, Lyn Griffin, in Las Vegas while attending an England family reunion.

He worked at Chem-Fab in Hot Springs, Ark., where he retired with back injuries. He and Lyn moved to Russellville, Ark., and eventually to Prairie Grove, Ark., with their three dogs.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Ben England.

Survivors include his wife, Lyn Griffin England; mother Beverly England McFadden and her husband Charlie of Hot Springs, Ark.; brothers Louis “Gus” England of Oakland, Calif., and Richard Thomas England of Denver, Colo.; sister Mary Brooks England of Santa Rosa, Calif. Steve was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Steve will be interred alongside his father and brother in Amory, Miss. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to your favorite rescue dog facility. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.

ROGERS — Gene Gregory (Vernon Eugene Gregory Jr.) went to his home in heaven on May 14, 2019. He was born Jan. 17, 1951, to Mildred and Vernon Eugene Gregory Senior in Del Rio, Texas.

He married Susan Jean Irvin on June 16, 1979, and moved to Arkansas. In January 2018 he and Susan moved to Jalisco, Mexico.

Gene was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Gregory; father Vernon Gregory and sister Sandy Tvrdik. He also had three grandchildren awaiting him in heaven.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; three children, Rebekah G Strickland and her husband Jason and granddaughters Grace and Lainey Strickland, Melissa R Gregory and John V Gregory, all of whom reside in Northwest Arkansas. He is also survived by sisters Terry Sewell and Priscilla Gregory. In addition he will be missed by many extended family members and numerous friends.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Olive Street Campus at Eighth and Olive in Rogers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Vision Building Fund of First Baptist Church Rogers.

Gene was truly a man of God always looking forward to the Lord’s return. He is no longer looking forward, he is home with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

ROGERS — Peggy Louise

Pointer, 79, of Rogers passed away May 29, 2019, in Rogers. She was born Oct. 31, 1939, in San Jon, N.M., the daughter of Evered and Willie Salyers Pointer.

Peggy was a homemaker and a member of the Pea Ridge Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time on the farm and taking care of the animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Wayne Pointer, Jim Pointer and Nancy Miles.

She is survived by sister Hazel Wells of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; brother Ralph Pointer of Rogers; several nieces and nephews. We wish to express special thanks for the loving care given by Darlene Pointer and others in order for Peggy to stay in her home after she became unable to care for herself.

Visitation Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. and services beginning at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Interment will follow in the Benton County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

SPRINGDALE — Thomas “Tom” “Tommy” Edward

Davis was born Sept. 6, 1935, in Wynne, Ark., the son of John Jefferson and Audie Merle Stricklin Davis.

He passed away May 29, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his brother, John Macon, sister Lena Merle, brother Harlan Jack, brother Gaylan Fred, sister Lura Blanche “Loodie”, sister Barbara Annette and survived by sister Vivian Jenearl “Jennie” Harris, who’s responsible for introducing him to the love of his life.

He was married to Margaret Sue Edwards for 58 years. Together they had two daughters, Jennie (and her husband Brian) and Terrie (and her husband Kent).

Tom had two grandchildren, Ethan (and wife Micah) and Emma, who he loved very much and loved spending time with them throwing a football or pushing on a swing or just being with them.

He loved to tease and share a good clean joke and did that especially with his grandson, Ethan, who shares this personality trait.

He had many nephews and nieces who looked to him as an example for walking with Jesus Christ and loving his family and friends well.

When he got to speak with one of them, he would tell them he prayed for them regularly for blessings but most importantly for their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Tom served in the Army and was a proud U.S. Postal Service member for 30 years, ending his career as U.S. postmaster in Danville, Ark.

Tom loved to read his Bible, listening to and singing worship music, praying for others, spending time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on his face.

He was an honest, gentle, kind, generous, dependable, dedicated, loving and caring person, devoted husband, father, and friend, always thinking of others first. “To know him was to love him.”

He enjoyed Razorback sports, especially Arkansas baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals.

He, with his wife, Margaret, have actively attended church and served in many capacities such as deacon, worship leader, Sunday school teacher and many other roles in the Assemblies of God Church wherever they lived.

He was passionate about the gospel being shared. He had a heart for global missions and served by going on at least 17 trips to build schools, orphanages and churches. A few of the places he went were Uruguay, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Africa, The Philippines, Peru, Venezuela, Belize, Ecuador and Trinidad.

He loved the Mission of Teen Challenge and served for many years on the board of the Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch in Morrow, Ark. He was also a member of Gideons International distributing Bibles.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 1605 W Robinson Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72764.

The family would like to thank the staff of HomeHelpers of Northwest Arkansas, Elite Home Health and Circle of Life Hospice for the loving, compassionate and respectful care they have shown our family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, P.O. Box 20, Morrow, Ark., 72749, or online at teen challengeranch.com/donate or the Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, D.C., 20090-7251, or online www.gideons.org/donate.

Online condolences, www. WestfieldChapel.com.

SPRINGDALE — Donald Faye Landers, 72, of Springdale died Monday, May 27. He was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Luxora, Ark. Survivors include James Landers, Tommy Landers, Donald Landers, Oscar and Jerry Scott, Cathy Redford, three brothers, four sisters, Emmie Sanford, Tamara Elsey, Brianna Pearson. No services are planned. www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Noreen B. Riedel, 83, of Springdale died Friday, May 24, at home.

Preceded in death by Armin and Dawn.

Survivors include daughter, Karen Riedel Gordon and Malcolm of New York City,

N.Y.; brother Jack Lean and wife Gail of Orange, Calif.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. No services are planned. Burial in Fayetteville National Cemetery.

www.siscofuneral.com.

BIXBY, Okla. — A gathering of family and friends to honor the life of Donna G. (Barron) King will be 6–8 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, at RiverCrest Chapel, Bixby, Okla. A memorial to celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, also at RiverCrest Chapel. Donna, a retired educator, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was 73. Arrangements are under the direction of Bixby Funeral Service, Bixby, Okla., (918) 369-1700. www.bixbyfuneralservice.com.