Obituaries

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FAYETTEVILLE — Vernon Taliaferro Tarver Sr., 79, of Fayetteville died Sept. 8, 2019. Vernon was born in Star City, Ark., on Feb. 27, 1940, and was raised in Pine Bluff, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his mother Mary; his father Cullen; and his dear younger sister Cullen Mac.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma; daughter, Mary Anne Tarver of Fayetteville; son, Vernon Tarver Jr. and grandson Jackson of Springdale; brothers-in-law, Arthur Weeden, Clifford Mosier (Bobbie); nephews, John (Lyle), Carl (Cortney), Billy (Brenda) and Jerry; and nieces, Amy, Mary Cullen (Chris), Patty and Kristine.

Vernon graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1958 where he was proud to “wear the stripes” for the Zebras, lettering in both football and basketball as quarterback and point guard. He attended Henderson State University for one year then transferred to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. His education was interrupted by two years of service in the U.S. Army in military intelligence. After his military duty, Vernon returned to the University of Arkansas where he was a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, making a multitude of lifelong friends. He graduated in 1966 with a BSBA in Marketing.

Vernon’s professional life included the following: Vice-president of East Mortgage Banking Company, President of Northwest Title, President of Tarver and Associates Real Estate Company, instructor of real estate at the University of Arkansas and forty-five plus years of experience in real estate, ending his career proudly as Senior Vice-president and Executive Broker at Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney and Faucette.

Vernon’s career was distinguished by becoming a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club,

serving as a member of the Fayetteville Board of REALTORS, being selected as favorite agent in Fayetteville by the Arkansas Times in their Readers Choice Awards, serving as chairman of the Professional Standards Committee and being awarded the title and status of Real Estate Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors in 2015.

Vernon was a member for more than 50 years of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He served his community as the PTO president and basketball coach of St. Joseph School, president of Woodland Junior High Booster Club, member of Arkansas Alumni, a Razorback Scholarship supporter, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Among Vernon’s passions were a fierce support of the Arkansas Razorbacks, St. Louis Cardinals, duck hunting, fall porch gates, yearly (men’s) Spring Fish Fry, blues music, highlighted by yearly trips to the Helena Blues Festival and on occasion singing “Sweet Lil Angel” with the Cate Brothers Band.

Vernon often said he had four valued families. First and foremost was his deeply loved immediate family including his wife Thelma of 52 years, his daughter, Mary Anne, his son Vernon, Jr. and his beloved grandson, Jackson. Second, was his work family of treasured and loved colleagues at Faucette Real Estate. Third, was his south Arkansas family composed of members of Shady Oaks Duck Club where he served as president for many years. Last, was his family of loyal, devoted lifelong friends, especially his fellow Road Runner Golf Tournament duffers.

A rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Funeral Mass starting at 11 a.m. under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. A reception will be held following the Mass in the Norm DeBriyn Center at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Vernon’s name to Fayetteville Meals on Wheels or WRMC Willard Walker Hospice Home. They would also like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Larry Tuttle and staff, the staff of Walker Heart Institute CHFC and Willard Walker Hospice staff especially R.N. Dylan and CNA Bobbi.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

FORT SMITH — Jackie Hobbs Corley entered this life on Jan. 2, 1939, in Van Buren, Ark. She departed this life on Sept. 3, 2019, in Fort

Smith, Ark.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith. Jackie attended school in Van Buren and Westark College, which is now U of A Fort Smith.

She was a member of the Professional Women’s Breakfast Club, President of the Optimist International, sponsor of the Junior Achievement Program and a member of the Jaycee-ettes.

Jackie helped form the Friends of the Arts for the Art Center, and she was a member of the Old Fort Museum and Heritage Foundation.

Jackie was employed as a Histology Tech at Sparks Hospital. After working at the hospital she was a PR person for the United Blood Services until she retired.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Rubie Hobbs; her two sisters, Patsy Hobbs Lockaby and Norma Hobbs Distler; and stepson, Chris Corley.

She is survived by her husband, Carl D. Corley of the home; her daughter, Elizabeth Bryant and grandchildren, Colton and Mason Elizabeth Agee of Portland, Ore.; stepson, Carl D. (Chip) Corley and his son, Hunter Corley of Fort Smith; special daughter-in-law, Jane Corley and her children, Jackman, Harris and Bliss Corley of Little Rock; stepdaughter, Deborah Corley and her children, Conrad, Nora, Emma and Garrett of Annapolis, Md.; and special caregivers, Judy Rios and Michelle Baker.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Kitties & Kanines, 4900 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, Ark. 72903, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

GARFIELD — David See, 76, of Garfield, died Sept. 8, 2019, in Bentonville. Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Liberty Cemetery in Garfield. Mr. See will be in state from noon-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.

ROGERS — Bobby Monroe Smith, age 46, of

Rogers, passed away Sept. 5, 2019. Bobby was born Feb. 19, 1973, in Haleyville, Ala., to parents Charlie and Linda Kay Junior Smith. Bobby worked as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt. He enjoyed dirt track racing and was also a member of The Brotherhood of the Southern Cross. Bobby was always the life of the party and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Smith and grandparents.

Bobby is survived by his mother, Linda Kay Smith of Rogers; the love of his life, Dana Jennings; daughter, Allison Littlehawk and husband Travis; sister, Tina Tramel and husband Tim; two brothers, David Smith and wife Marcie and Billie Smith; two grandchildren, Elena and Nakota; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Refuge Church at 4300 N.E. Hudson in Rogers.

Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 West Walnut, Rogers.

SILOAM SPRINGS — David Travis White, 54-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, Ark., died on Sept. 7, 2019, in Springdale, Ark. Born on April 15, 1965, in Springdale, Ark., he was the son of David Wendell White and Anna Jean Barnes White.

He was a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas, growing up in Highfill. Travis graduated from Gentry High School and earned his Associate’s Degree in Fire Administration from Northwest Arkansas Community College. He married Debbie True on July 20, 1985, in Highfill, Ark. Travis was a firefighter for 34 years, serving the last 24 1/2 years in Siloam Springs, retiring as Deputy Fire Chief in May 2019. He also had a farm where he raised chickens, cattle, and had a dairy. Travis was a member of New Life Church in Siloam Springs. He was a founding member of IAFF 2855 and a member of both the IAFC and NRA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David White and Anna Jean White.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie of the home; daughter, Ashton Luedecke of Siloam Springs; son, Jed White and wife Jami of Gentry, Ark.;

four grandchildren: Landry Luedecke, Lauren Luedecke, Kade White and Archer White; sister, Teresa Bollinger and husband Scott of Trenton, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at New Life Church in Siloam Springs, with Pastor Tim Estes officiating. Burial will follow at Highfill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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

SPRINGDALE — Wilma Dean Phillips, 92, of Springdale passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at The Maples. She was born July 4, 1927, in Springdale to Osie (Jonah) and Minnie Pearl Lynch Kendrick.

Wilma was a homemaker and a member of Cross Church. She was a 1946 graduate of Springdale High School and attended the Springfield College of Commerce in Springfield, Mo. She was soon employed by Jones Truck Line where she met her husband of 51 years. She later retired from Walmart after 15 years of service.

Wilma enjoyed fishing, traveling and loved working in her flower gardens. Most of all, she cherished family gatherings and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lonie E. (Gene) Phillips; her parents; and six brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include one son, Michael Phillips of Springdale; three daughters, Ginger Phillips of Seattle, Wash., Lisa Carlin of Westlake Village, Calif., and Sherri Payne and husband David of Alma; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren..

Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale immediately following the visitation with Charlie Foster officiating.

Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Walter Lee Turnbow was born on May 26, 1924, in Russellville, Ark., and died on Sept. 9, 2019, in Springdale, Ark. He was the son of James Walter and Florence Colburn Turnbow.

Walter graduated from Bentonville High School in 1942 and subsequently attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He served three years in the Army Air Force during World War II stationed in England. After his military service, Walter completed college where he earned a BSBA in accounting.

Walter began work at Steele Canning Company in various positions, ultimately becoming president of the company. He was responsible for securing rights to the Popeye cartoon character to be used on the spinach label for Steele Canning Company.

Walter became Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of First State Bank of Springdale in 1977. He retired as Chairman of the Board of First State Bank in 1992. He served as past Advisory Director for Nations Bank of Northwest Arkansas, Director Emeritus and Past President of Ozark Food Processors Association and Past Director of the National Food Processors Association.

A member of First United Methodist Church of Springdale, Walter served on the Staff-Parish Committee, was Chairman of the Finance Committee, Treasurer of the Church Foundation, Chairman of the Commission on Education, Church School Superintendent and a member of the Administrative Board.

Walter loved his community and lived a life of service. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He served as Chairman of the Springdale School Board, Chairman of the Arkansas State Board of Education, Chairman of the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission, President of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce, and was a Director of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, a Director of the University of Arkansas Agricultural Developmental Council and a Director of the Arts Center of the Ozarks. Walter was also Chairman of the Board of Northwest Medical Center and a Director of the Northwest Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute. He served as a member of the Urban Renewal Commission, a member of Beaver Water District Board of Directors, a member of the City of Springdale Industrial Commission, a member of

Community Care Foundation, a member of Northwest Arkansas Council, a member of Springdale Rotary Club, a member of the Springdale Public Facilities Board and past Chairman and current Director Emeritus of the Endeavor Foundation.

Numerous awards and honors marked his extraordinary life. He received the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Award for Exceptional Accomplishment in the Community Development Program, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce Award for Outstanding Civic Service and Leadership and was inducted into the University of Arkansas Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta. The Northwest Technical Institute named its library the “Walter Turnbow Library” in recognition of his contributions to vocational education. The Springdale Water and Sewer Commission dedicated its office facility as the Walter L. Turnbow Administration

Building in recognition of his distinguished service and community leadership promoting health, education and welfare for the citizens of Springdale. Walter was also honored as a Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation’s Cornerstone Patron. In 2006 the Walter Turnbow Elementary School welcomed its first students. One great joy for Walter was being able to read to these students during the early days of the school. On his 90th birthday, the City of Springdale dedicated the Walter Turnbow Park in his honor.

Walter is survived by his wife, Clara Elizabeth Hubach Turnbow, to whom he was married on Nov. 22, 1951, and was a loved and loving husband for 67 years. He is also survived by his beloved daughters, Teresa Turnbow Dombrowski (Ronald) of Chester, Virginia and Dr. Karen Turnbow of Hoover, Alabama; granddaughter, Kimberly Dombrowski Kessler (Pate); great grandchildren, Cora and Aaron Kessler; nieces, Linda Bailey, Pat Zakavec and Rose Lebeda. He is predeceased

by his parents, sister, Walcie Turnbow Howell, brother, James Turnbow and nephew, David Howell.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church of Springdale on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at 1 p.m. with a private burial prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the church following the ceremony.

Memorials can be made to Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation, Walter Turnbow Endowment for Education, 800 W. Emma Ave., Suite 328, Springdale, Ark. 72764; First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72764; or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762.

Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral. com.

TOMBALL, Texas — Ken V. Hanshew, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of NW Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at the age of 75.

Ken was born on Sept. 6, 1943, in Fayetteville, Ark., to parents Kenneth and Virgie Hanshew. He was the eldest of three children and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. Ken was an insurance salesman for Allstate and Farmers Insurance Companies for many years in Northwest Arkansas. Ken was an avid Arkansas Razorback and Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed golfing, camping, and woodworking.

Ken was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Ken is survived by his son, Colby Hanshew of Tomball, Texas and daughter, Stacy Bowen of Tomball, Texas; his brother, Ed Hanshew and his wife Shelia of Springdale, Ark.; his sister, Cindy Hanshew-Tew of Fayetteville, Ark.; his two grandchildren, Blayne Bowen and Hailee Hanshew; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews; friends and many other loved ones.

The cremation will take place in Tomball, Texas.

In celebration of Ken’s life, friends and family are invited to the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista, Ark., on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m.