Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Bruce Wayne Vandever, 69, of Bella Vista, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Rogers, Ark. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Vandever. Bruce is survived by his children, Tim Vandever, Stacy Parks, Timothy Espinosa, Kim Espinosa and 10 grandchildren. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. We love you!! Online condolences, www.WestfieldChapel.com.

BELLA VISTA — Roger Kent Wierick, age 61, of Bella Vista died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville. He was born July 9, 1958, in Bentonville, the son of Martha Bland and Ben C. Wierick.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, basketball, and traveling. He worked in construction for many years and he specialized in Pattern Concrete. He was a lifetime resident of Northwest Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Roger is survived by his fiancee, Teresa Ware of Bella Vista; mother Martha Wierick of Rogers; brother Ron Wierick and wife Julie of Rogers; Donna Lane and husband Kent Richardson of Rogers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church of Rogers. The celebration of Roger’s life will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Graveside service will be at noon Wednesday at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Cynthia Lynnett Daniels (Ross) of Fayetteville passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at age 62. She was born Sept. 6, 1956, to William and Margaret Ross (Brooner) in Winfield, Kan.

Cindi fought her fouryear battle with cancer in the same way she lived her life, with courage, dignity and grace. Cindi was a beautiful woman both inside and out, with a heart of gold. She was creative and vibrant and a loving, devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Cindi was the first of five children born to Margaret and the only sister to younger brothers, Chris, Lawrence, Tim, Bill and Wayne. Cindi had a deep commitment to and was very protective of her brothers which she always referred to as “the boys.”

Cindi was a hardworking mother who was extremely proud of her two daughters, Misty and Lauren, and would talk about them and their accomplishments any chance she would get.

Cindi loved adventure and traveling. She was fortunate to see much of the world. Two of her favorite places were Italy and Greece. She always encouraged others to travel as well, taking her brother to Hawaii and her niece to Paris and Greece and numerous trips with both her mother and daughters.

One of her greatest gifts was her hospitality. Cindi

loved all family gatherings but especially Christmas, and nothing brought her more enjoyment than hosting her entire family and friends for the holidays. Cindi was a giver, she loved to shop and to buy gifts for others and always wanted everyone to have a great time. Her meticulous tree decorations and gift wrapping appeared to come right from a Macy’s picture window.

Cindi certainly had a wanderlust soul and lived in many places, including Hawaii, New York, Nebraska, Kansas and Texas, but Northwest Arkansas was her love and home.

She was a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur who had a unique talent for sales, working in both fashion and radio. Cindi loved people and found satisfaction in helping others overcome the same difficulties she experienced in life.

Cindi was the favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews, perhaps because she was so much fun, who offered compassion and encouragement without judgment or reservation. She loved them each as her own.

Cindi was preceded in death by her brothers Vincent and Lawrence Ross, grandparents Harley and Adda Brooner and William and Aletha Ross.

Cindi is survived by her mother, Margaret Brooner; father William Ross; daughters Misty German (Todd) of New York, and Lauren Ledbetter (Clay) of Arkansas; brothers Chris McAllister of South Dakota, Tim McAllister of Hawaii, Bill McAllister (Peg) of Nebraska, and Wayne McAllister (Courtney) of Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Cindi’s life will be held at a latter date. The family request memorials be sent to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, c/o Washington Regional Foundation, 325 Longview Drive, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703-4618. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Titus Lyndall Grigg was born to Donnie and Amy Grigg in Crestview, Fla., on Sept. 4, 2003. He saw the face of Jesus when he went home to heaven Aug. 25, 2019. When Titus was a year old, his family moved to Lufkin, Texas, where they lived until he was nine. While living in Lufkin, Titus was diagnosed. The community surrounded the entire family with support. In 2014, Titus’ family moved to Northwest Arkansas and he was excited to attended Shiloh Christian School. When he relapsed, he was continually encouraged and loved by so many from his school, church and community.

Titus loved to laugh. He would visit with anyone who would sit and talk with him. He enjoyed sports and played many basketball and baseball games. He was a huge Arkansas Razorback fan, always rooting loud and proud for the Hogs.

He took drum lessons and found great joy in playing the drums and cajon. On occasion, he played with the worship team at his church, Vertical Community Church in Fayetteville. He loved worshipping the Lord through music. He took singing lessons and was given the opportunity to record two songs.

Titus became a follower of Jesus Christ in February 2012. His life and suffering had great purpose and meaning, and he knew it. He praised Jesus the loudest on his hardest days. The desire of his heart was for others to see Jesus in his journey and be pointed to the goodness and faithfulness of his Lord.

Titus was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lyndall Grigg, great-grandfathers Millard Johnson, Jimmy Joe Stone, and Robert Mitchell and his great-grandmother, Helen Johnson.

He is survived by his father and mother, Donnie and Amy Grigg of Fayetteville; siblings Anna Grigg and Christian Grigg of Fayetteville; grandparents Judy Stone of Fayetteville, Barbara Grigg of Fayetteville and Gary Stone of Laguna Vista, Texas; great-grandparents Ruth Mitchell of Gravette and Margaret Stone of Lubbock, Texas; uncles and aunts Matt and Debra Connolly of Rogers, Christy Smith of Fayetteville and Josh and Tara Stone of Springdale; cousins Jordan Smith of Fayetteville, Drew and Julia Cozart of Kansas City, Mo., Madison Smith of Fayetteville and Austin and Michael Connolly of Rogers; and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 5–7 p.m. at reception held at Vertical Community Church, 3422 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, Ark. A celebration of life for Titus will be held Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. at Cross Church in Springdale, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mother Comfort Bags in care of Something Abundant Ministries, somethingabundant.com, KLRC (KLRC.com/ LovingTitus) or Circle of Life Hospice Home.

Online condolences: www. WestfieldChapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Alice Ann Lang, age 89, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Fayetteville. She was born June 16, 1930, in Jackson, Mich., the daughter of Russell Gurney and Irene (Grubb) Paddock.

She was preceded in death by her parents and previous husband John E. Cook.

Alice lived a very interesting life. In addition to being a homemaker, she lived abroad, traveled the world a great deal, and learned to speak Italian fluently. She was also employed for a while as a travel consultant.

She moved to and was reared in Fayetteville, Ark. She graduated from Fayetteville High School and attended and received two bachelor degrees from the University of Arkansas, one in business administration and one in mathematics for secondary education. She was a member and president of Phi Gamma Nu Business Women’s Sorority. As a Chi Omega and alumna, Alice served many proud years as a chapter advisor and later as treasurer of the House Board. Also served as commissioner of the Fayetteville Girl Scouts.

Alice moved to Hot Springs in 1987. She was a member and chairman of Garland County and Hot Springs Beautification Commission and was a long time Blue Coat Senior Ambassador. She was a past member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hot Springs where she served on the Vestry, Altar Guild, School Board, and ushered. She was a member of The Bridge House and was a life master bridge player. Alice moved back to Fayetteville four years ago to be closer to her children and grandchildren, who she dearly loved and adored. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Those left to celebrate the influence of her life are her loving husband Charles Lang; daughter Linda Pearson Bell (C.R.) of Farmington; son John Pearson (Deidra) of Fayetteville; grandchildren Shannon Cantrell (Aaron) of Farmington, Sean Schader (Nicole), John Pearson Jr. (Jack) and Charles Pearson III (Tripp) of Fayetteville; great grandchildren Matthew, Mitchell and Cole Cantrell of Farmington, Morgan and Ella Schader of Fayetteville.

A private service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1190, Fayetteville, Ark., 72702. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

HEBER SPRINGS — Cheryl K. Maples, 69, of Heber Springs passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. She was born March 2, 1950, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Harvey and Patricia Ware Smith.

Cheryl lived in Pacific Palisades, Calif., until 1962 when she then moved to Springdale eventually moving to Springbrook Farm in Fayetteville. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1968, and married the love of her life, Richard, on the same day. She entered college when she was 30 and graduated seven years later from UALR with a law degree. She was the first Truman Scholar to stay in Arkansas for her college education. She was a nationally recognized civil rights advocate known for her work with the poor and disadvantaged.

Her family was the most important thing in her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include husband Richard Maples of the home; sons Gregory Smith of Fayetteville, Ark., and Darin Monroe of Boise, Idaho; daughters Monica Keesee and husband Randy of Benton, Ark., Melina Granger of Sherwood, Ark., and Meredith Moore and husband Steve of North Little Rock, Ark.; brother Harvey Smith and wife Amy of Fayetteville, Ark; sisters Linda Smith of Fayetteville, Ark., and Cindy Starr and husband David of Cedaredge, Colo.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at 4 p.m. at New Beginnings Church in North Little Rock, Ark. A candlelight vigil will follow at 8 p.m. at a location to be announced later. Online condolences may be left at www. siscofuneral.com.

ROGERS — Quanagene D. Moore, 87, went to be with her Lord on Aug. 22, 2019. Quana was born July 24, 1932, in Godley, Texas, to the late Andrew and Pearl Wells Dorough. Quana was dearly loved by her family and was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was known by her family and friends for her beautiful spirit, love for others, her pride in her Texas roots and her dedication to the Dallas Cowboys.

She met her husband of 42 years, Donald while living in Fort Worth and they were married in Japan, while he was serving in the Air Force. After many adventures, they settled in Arlington, Texas, where they raised their family. After his passing in 2001, Quana moved to Bella Vista, Ark.,, where she resided until 2017 and attended St. Bernard Catholic Church. Quana most recently lived at Primrose in Rogers, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald, brother Wesley Dorough and sister Juanita Miller.

Quana is survived by her daughter, Kathy Greear (Scott) of Rogers, Ark.; son Neil Moore (Patti) of Hutto, Texas; grandchildren Christopher Greear, Sarah Greear, Andrew Greear, Patrick Currie and Andre Currie; and great-grandchild Andrea Currie.

A mass of the resurrection will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista. Interment will be in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery alongside her husband. Memorials may be made to the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, Ark., 72715.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Memories may be shared at stockdale-moodyfs. com.

ROGERS — Michael “Mike” Shaver, born on Aug. 20, 1952, passed away Aug. 24, 2019. He is survived by wife, Kim Shaver; son Robert Shaver; daughter Rayne Vierra; grandsons Christopher and Alexander; great-grandson Christopher III; and sisters Leeann Reed and Diane Shaver. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home, www. rollinsfuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Pamela Ann Gloe, age 64, of Springdale, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Pamela was born Dec. 6, 1954, in South Korea to Paul and Ruth Ator. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents. Pamela is survived by husband Derek; children Jayson Gloe ( Tonya), Paul Gloe (Samatha), Holly Haley (Jason) and Derick Gloe (Joey); brother Mark Ator; 15 grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters. Visitation will be Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to noon at Westfield Chapel in Springdale with services to follow at noon. Online condolences, www. WestfieldChapel.com.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Margaret J. “Peg” Johnson, 95, of Overland Park, Kan. passed away Aug. 22, 2019. Peg was born Feb. 26, 1924, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Peg met Roy Johnson in high school and they married in March 1943. While Roy was overseas with the Navy during WWII, she worked at Merck and Co. and Railway Express. During their many moves with the FAA she enjoyed doing volunteer work, working in their gardens and playing golf and bridge. She and Roy moved to Bella Vista, Ark., in 1983 where she added Mah-Jongg, entertaining and crossword puzzles to her pastimes. She was a member of Bella Vista Community Church and moved to Overland Park, Kan., in June 2019.

She was preceded in death by husband Roy, parents Maggie E. (Farmer) and John H. McMurray and brothers John and James McMurray.

Survivors include son Michael Johnson of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter Dianne “Dee” Morley of Overland Park, Kan.; grandson James Johnson (Stacy) of Statham, Ga.; granddaughter Christa Simmons (Zach) of Katy, Texas; grandson Jason Studna (Aimee) of Overland Park, Kan.; great-granddaughters Brianna, Alison and Megan Studna, Abigail and Ella Johnson and Katelyn Simmons; great-grandsons Andrew Simmons and Zachary Studna.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or donor’s choice. A private service will be held in Prairie Village, Kan.