Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA — A reunion in Heaven was made June 15 with the passing of Jan Lois Phillips. A native of Texas, she was born in Dallas in 1943.

She was a strong Christian with a desire to please God in every avenue of life.

She leaves a husband, Hal Phillips, of Bella Vista; four children, Lynn Wesley Phillips of Fayetteville, Lizabeth Hayes of Jacksonville, Texas, Lance Phillips of Dallas, Texas, and Michael Phillips of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren, Caleb Woodford and Hannah Woodford, both of Rogers.

She was a Godly mother and wife.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

CINCINNATI — Kenneth Ray Gier, 70-year-old lifetime resident of Cincinnati, Ark., died June 15, 2019, at his home. He was born on Feb. 6, 1949, in Weddington, Ark., to Vernon Gene Gier and Thelma “Minnie” England Gier.

Kenneth graduated from high school in Siloam Springs. He married Sharon Kincheloe on Oct. 28, 1969, in Siloam Springs. He worked for 42 years at Franklin Electric.

He was preceded in death by son, Michael Gier; his parents; one brother; and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Gier; and two granddaughters, Makayla Case and Madison Voyles, both of Gentry, Ark.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs with Mr. Jim Whisenant officiating. Burial will follow at Weddington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2019, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Janelle Jackson Thompson, 85-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, passed away June 15, 2019 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Ark. She was born on March 2, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ark. (Rag Holler), to Dillard Guy Jackson and Rhoda Alma Bruce Jackson.

Janelle graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 1951. She married Bill Thompson on Sept. 22, 1951, in Westville, Okla. Her very first job was as a switchboard operator in downtown Siloam Springs. Janelle worked as a florist for Peace’s Flower Shop in Siloam Springs for over 30 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Siloam Springs and was one of the first female elders of the church. Janelle volunteered at Manna Center for many years and was a member of Entrée Nous and PEO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Geraldine Thompson and Judy Mitchell.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Thompson; daughter, Billinda Ittner and husband David of Woodstock, Ga.; two sons, Bill L. “Butch” Thompson, Jr. and wife Sheva of Siloam Springs, and Brian S. Thompson and wife Esther of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren: Christopher Ittner and wife Andrea, Jonathan Ittner, Heather Muruaga and husband Larry, Branton Thompson and wife Mallorey, Sara Thompson, Bradley Thompson and Blair Thompson; five great-grandchildren: Aiden Ittner, Falecia Profeta, Patrick Profeta, EllaMae Thompson, and Baruch Thompson; and four great-great-grandchildren: Gabriel Raymo, Jace Laughlin and Aiden and Gabriel Profeta.

A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church in Siloam Springs, with Rev. Breck Castleman officiating.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www. wassonfuneralhome.com.

SPRINGDALE — Funeral service for Mary L. Duggar will be 1 p.m. today at Cross Church Springdale. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Duggar died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.

Arrangements with Heritage Funeral Home, online obituary and guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com.