Washington County Enterprise-Leader
Obituaries
Richard K. "Dicky Pat" Robinson
WEST FORK — Richard K. "Dicky Pat" Robinson, 73 a resident of West Fork, passed away May 11, 2012, at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born June 17, 1938, in Winslow, the son of Jesse N. and Audrea E. Craytor Robinson.
He attended the Unity Covenant Church.
He served in the United States Amy and United States Navy from 1958-1962.
Survivors included his wife Peggy Robinson; four sons James Robinson of Bella Vista, Darrien Cummings of Summers, Wesley Holland of Centerton, Martin Holland of Rancho Cordova, California; one Daughter Vicki Moore of Cape Coral, Fla.; two brothers Arvil E. Budd of Jacksonville, Fla., Daniel Robinson of West Fork, Ark., three sisters Dolores Steward of Alma, Jean Blackmon of Fort Worth, Texas, Matilda Mills of Farmington; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Unity Covenant Church in West Fork with Brian Bowerman of ciating. Burial followed in Brentwood Cemetery in Winslow.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove. Online guestbook, www.luginbuel.com.
Keith Robbins
FARMINGTON — Keith Robbins, 85, of Farmington died Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Fayetteville. He was born July 1, 1926, in Durham, Ark., the son of Noah C. and Cora White Robbins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kermos Robbins.
He worked at First National Bank of Fayetteville for 36 years, retiring as executive vice president, and worked at Robbins Realty in Farmington after retirement.
He was a graduate of Elkins High School and Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, serving as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and on various committees.
He served for many years on the NWA Economic Development District Inc. He was co-chairman of the Youth Excellence Award Program, recipient of the United Fund Betty Lighton Volunteer Service Award, served on the United Community Services Board and was a member of Kiwanis International for more than 25 years serving a term as president. He was president of the Junior Section of the Arkansas Bankers Association and was on the founding committee of Ozark Guidance Center.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines. He was a Hall of Fame member of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Keith enjoyed horse shows and gospel quartet singing. His most pleasurable times were spent with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Ledford Robbins; a son, Larry S. Robbins and his wife, Jennette, of Farmington; a daughter, Mary F. Mitchell and her husband, Larry, of Farmington; three grandchildren, Trey Robbins and his wife, Liana, Sarah Mcclain and her husband, Ryan, and Stephanie Oxford and her husband, John; three stepgrandchildren, Brian Mitchell and his wife, Reagan, Brent Mitchell and his wife, Misty, and Brock Mitchell; four great-grandchildren, Grayson and Maddox Mcclain and Olivia and Lily Anne Robbins; four stepgreatgrandchildren, Bayle, Aidan, Chanlr and Ansley Mitchell; and a niece, Joyce Tuller.
A funeral service was held May 16, at First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, and interment was in Mccord Cemetery, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Of ciating was Dr. Larry Mitchell, Dr. Douglas Falknor and Dr. Andrew Hall.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 906, Fayetteville, AR 72702; or Gideons International, P.O. Box 641, Prairie Grove, AR 72753.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.moores funeralchapel. com.
Irene Mcreynolds
SILOAM SPRINGS — Irene Frances Mcreynolds, 88, of Siloam Springs, died May 14, 2012, at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab. Born July 29, 1923, in Sperry, Okla., she was the daughter of Jim Mcconnell and Mary Jones Mcconnell.
She lived most of her life in the Siloam Springs area and attended John Brown University. She was a member of Arkansas EHC of Cincinnati and was treasurer/secretary for Old Union Cemetery in Cincinnati. She was a member of the Cincinnati Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Mcreynolds in 1999; one son, Jackie Mcreynolds; and her parents.
Survivors include one son, James Mcreynolds of Fayetteville; one daughter, Brenda McCutcheon of Siloam Springs; eight grandchildren; 31 greatgrandchildren; several greatgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Vivian Meisel of Lakewood, Calif.; and one brother, George Mcconnel of Peel.
Memorial services were held May 22 at the Cincinnati Methodist Church with Rev. Andy Newbill of ciating. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery, Cincinnati.
In lieu of owers, contributions may be made to the Cincinnati Fire Department, Cincinnati, Ark.
Patsy Ann Farquharson
WASHINGTON — Patsy Ann Farquharson, 71, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away May 18, 2012, in Spring eld, Mo.
Born July 23, 1940, in Little Rock, she was the daughter of Glendon and Lucille Lancaster Ryals.
Patsy married Ted Farquharson on March 11, 1957, in Indianola, Sun ower County, Miss. She was a child care provider for over 20 years and a faithful companion, mother, grandmother and friend. You are in our hearts forever.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Survivors include her Beloved of 55 years, Ted Farquharson. Her Beloved children, Anita Speed, Becky Billings, Doug Farquharson, David Farquharson, Susan Krasovec, Lynn Reed and Dan Farquharson; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Glen Ryals.
Visitation was Tuesday at the Luginbuel Chapel. The family will received friends on Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Prairie Grove.
Burial was in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of owers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove To sign the online guest book, visit www. luginbuel. com.
William Russell Cate
PRAIRIE GROVE — William Russell Cate, 92, a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove passed away May 21, 2012, at Katherine’s Place in Fayetteville. He was born February 13, 1920, in Prairie Grove, the son of Omer and Lena Belle Cohea Cate.
Russell served in the United States Army during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He was the owner and operator of Cate’s Garage, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove.
He was preceded in death by his rst wife, Louella Cate, two brothers, Floyd Cate and Clarence Cate; one sister, Zelpha Bain.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lee Cooksey Cate; one son, Mark Cate and his wife, Michele of Prairie Grove; one daughter, Sandra Mclaughlin and her husband, Ed of Springdale. four grandchildren, Angela Woodward, Lisa Hill, Brandon Cate and Tara Cate; ve great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Jones of Fort Smith; Joyce’s children, Linda Gordon, Judy Nichols and Barry Cooksey and their families.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Doug Laningham, Wayne Villines, Bob Shelley, Fred Bartlett, Carl Reeves, Tom Shannon, and Charles Bigbee.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.
Clayton Kenneth Dizney PRAIRIE GROVE
— Clayton Kenneth Dizney, 70, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away May 14, 2012, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born May 13, 1942, in Carnegie, Okla., the son of Chester and Mildred Fately Fisher.
Clay loved the outdoors, shing, camping, driving his tractor and riding his motorcycle. He was also an avid competition Trap Shooter, and he loved all things guns. He loved spending time with his family and especially his two granddaughters. He couldn’t get enough hugs from those two little girls.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove and a longtime resident of Prairie Grove.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ralph Fisher and a half brother, Patrick Dizney.
Survivors included his wife, Linda Cawley Dizney; two sons, Sean Dizney of Prairie Grove and Brian Dizney of Springdale; one brother, Randy Dizney of Lincoln, Nebraska; one sister, Ramona Peterson of California; two granddaughters, Emily and Brooklyn; his mother in law, Jeanine Cawley of Prairie Grove; two brothers-inlaw, Steve Cawley of Fayetteville, and David Cawley and his wife Debbie of Rogers; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held May 18, 2012, at First Baptist Church Prairie Grove, with burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.