H. B. WILLIAMS, 67, Diamond City H. B. WILLIAMS, 67, of Diamond City, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at Diamond City, AR. He was born on Sept. 27, 1932, the son of Otis and Daisy (MARKLE) WILLIAMS. He was a retired technician from Beach Aircraft, Wichita, Kansas, after 42 years. He was currently employed by North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison. He was a member of Assembly of God Belief. Mr. WILLIAMS is survived by his sons, Gary WILLIAMS of Carrollton, TX, Jim WILLIAMS of Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Sondra WILLIAMS of Wichita, KS; two brothers, O.D. WILLIAMS of Harrison, Kenneth WILLIAMS of Kansas City, KS; two sisters, Louise YOVETISH and Virginia WALDEN, both of Kansas City, KS; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation was held 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services were held Monday, Sept. 11 at Keesee Community Church in Monarch. Burial was in Keesee Cemetery. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Delberta FLIPPIN, 70, Missouri Delberta FLIPPIN, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, at the Independence Regional Health Center. Mrs. FLIPPIN was born June 12, 1930, in Flippin and had lived in Independence for 50 years. She was a member of the Calvary Bnaptist Church and had been active in the PTA and sports activities of the Independence and Fort Osage Schools. Surviving are her husband, Ulis H. FLIPPIN, of the home; two sons, Harlin Wayne FLIPPIN, Springfield, MO, A.J. "Arnold" Flippin, Independence, MO; three sisters, Virginia PARNELL, Valdosta, GA, Patsy MASSEY, Marshall, AR, Anna Maude "Perky" POE, Gainesville, MO; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Ray FLIPPIN, 1957. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Flippin Cemetery, Flippin, AR. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Leukemia Foundation. Arrangements were by Speaks Suburban Chapel in Missouri. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the graveside services at Flippin. (Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Delberta FLIPPIN, 70, Missouri Delberta FLIPPIN, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, at the Independence Regional Health Center. Mrs. FLIPPIN was born June 12, 1930, in Flippin and had lived in Independence for 50 years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and had been active in the PTA and sports activities of the Independence and Fort Osage Schools. Surviving are her husband, Ulis H. FLIPPIN, of the home; two sons, Harlin Wayne FLIPPIN, Springfield, MO, A.J. "Arnold" Flippin, Independence, MO; three sisters, Virginia PARNELL, Valdosta, GA, Patsy MASSEY, Marshall, AR, Anna Maude "Perky" POE, Gainesville, MO; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Ray FLIPPIN, 1957. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Flippin Cemetery, Flippin, AR. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Leukemia Foundation. Arrangements were by Speaks Suburban Chapel in Missouri. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the graveside services at Flippin. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Ewell L. SHARP, 77 Pyatt Ewell L. SHARP, 77, of Pyatt, passed away Monday, September 4, 2000, at Flippin. He was born July 19, 1923, at Pyatt, the son of William G. and Edna (ESTES) SHARP. Mr. SHARP was united in marriage to Betty Jo BUTLER on November 18, 1945. He was a retired printer having been employed for 24 years at Claridge Products of Harrison. He was a member of Pyatt Church of Christ. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo; one son, Donnie L. SHARP and his wife, Skippy of Yellville; one daughter, Linda Kay DAVIS and her husband, Joe of Flippin; one sister, Faye BRAZELL of Harrison; and five grandchildren. Visitation was held 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Burns Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, at George_s Creek Cemetery, with Billy Moore officiating. Pallbearers are Donnie SHARP, Joe DAVIS, Joe Don SHARP, and Dallas DAVIS. Honorary Pallbearers are Steve DAVENPORT, Jackie WALLACE, Dr. Robert AHRENS, and Dr. Richard AHRENS. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff) [Mt. Echo Newspaper, Sep 28, 2000 issue, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay]
Another death that saddens us was that of Ewell SHARP a cousin of mine (through his mother, Edna, who was an ESTES and related to my dad0. I haven't seen Ewell or his family since I was a girl at Pyatt, where he and my brother were friends and his sister Fay statyed with out family and watched us while Mama helped Daddy in the store. We've always felt close to their family, but when we started moving away we lost track of them, but a finer family never lived, and we hated to hear about Ewell. His obituary has me puzzled. I thought his sister Fay BRAZZEL passed away a long time ago, but she was listed as a survivor. I was happy to hear that, but now I'm wondering about Fay. I would love to hear something about her. (I really do have all those cousins that I mention. I think just about everybody in Marion county is related to me in some way).
Helen Ruth SPOON, 68, Missouri Helen Ruth SPOON, 68, of Independence, Mo., went to her heavenly home Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. She was surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Services were held 7p.m., Sept. 7, at Carlisle Baptist Church at 812 Sterling, Independence, Mo. Visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church. Graveside services were held 2 .m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Ott Cemetery. Mrs. SPOON was born Sept. 11, 1931, in Flippin, AR., and lived in Independence for many years. Upon retirement she lived in Cotter before returning to Independence a few months ago to be near her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, in 1991; her sister, Inez WELLS, in 1996; and her grandson, Michael NEWBERRY, in 1970. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara WILDERDYKE and husband, John; Vickie LINDBERG; her sons, Richard SPOON, and wife, Judy, Johnnie SPOON, and wife, Suzanne, and Patrick SPOON, and wife, Kathy. Also surviving are one brother, Floyd STUBBS, of Waldron, Mo.; two sisters, Clara HUMPHREY, of Flippin, and Hester SCOTT of Caldwell, ID. She is also survived by her grandchildren and their spouses, Carl and Monica NEWBERRY, Larry and Dawn DECKER, Chad WILDERDYKE, Melissa and Bryan NORMAN, Shawna and Tim DOLLINS, Heather and Marshall HENLEY, Sara SPOON, Tiffany SPOON, Johnnie SPOON, Patrick SPOON, Shane SPOON, and step-grandchildren, Ruth LEONARD and Michelle COFFMAN; 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Larry HEATER. Arrangements in Missouri were by Carlson and Sons. Arkansas arrangements were made by Burns Funeral Home. "Let not your heart be troubled; His tender words I hear; She's singing with the angels; No pain, No doubt, No fear; Let's draw her memory to us; Her voice, with angels sing; His eye was on our granny; And we know He's watching me; We sing because she's happy; We sing because she's free; Yes, His eye is on our granny; And we know their watching me". (Author Unknown) (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Bea Samuel PATTON, 84, Missouri Bea Samuel PATTON, 84, of Willard, MO, passed away Sept. 5, 2000, at Springfield. He was born on Sept. 21, 1915, at Pyatt, AR, the son of Hawthorn Kernel and Ethel (MILUM) PATTON. Mr. PATTON was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company as a painter, and he performed in the original Mt. Dew Show for Pepsi Cola in Wichita, KS. He was a musician. Survivors include his wife, Iva; three sons, Samuel Scott PATTON of Wichita, KS, Tony A. PATTON of Springfield, MO, Roger N. PATTON of Republic, MO; four daughters, Marie MORGAN of Wichita, KS, Beitrice CHEEK of Haysville, KS, Barbara WESTON, Willard, MO, Estelle WETER of Springfield, MO; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Pyatt Community Building, with Rev. Tim Clipt officiating. Pallbearers were his family. Arrangements were made by Christeson Funeral Home of Harrison. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Helen A. RAINBOLT, 69, Harrison Helen A. RAINBOLT, 69, of Harrison, passed awy on Sept. 6, 2000, at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1931, at Bruno, the daughter of Homer Glyde and Ivon (BURNS) ADAMS. She was joined in marriage to Leland RAINBOLT December 1953. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a retired electrical draftsman for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, WA. Mrs. RAINBOLT is survived by her husband, Leland; one sister, Anna Mae TABOR, Harrison; one sister-in-law, Helen CROSLEY and her husband, Bob, of Monett, MO; four nephews, Larry and Anita TABOR of Anchorage, AK, Dale and Becky TABOR of Harmon, Clayton and Sandy ADAMS of Naples, NY, Larry and Melba KNAPP of Tyler, TX. Other survivors are five nieces, Ruth Ann and Joe COUCH of Harrison, Karen and Jerry STEELE of Branson, MO, Sue and Mark BLASKEY of Lewis, DE, Madelyn ADAMS of Wilmington, DE, Jean LAMBERT of Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her parents and one dauther, Robin RAINBOLT. Visitation was held Friday Sept. 8, at Burns Funeral Home Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m.. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel, with Billy Ray Pyle officiating. Burial was in Layton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe COUCH, Roddy COUCH, Terry GRAY, Brett GRAY, Seth GRAY, and Mack RAINBOLT. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Sep 28, 2000 issue, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay [Raymond ANDREWS] Another former Arkansas passed away here. He was born at Self, Ark., and I'm not sure where he went to school, but as a young man he lived with his mother, Lillian ANDREWS, at Yellville. I believe they lived across Town Branch when he married Bernis RHEA at Salem and brought her to Yellville. I knew Raymond and Bernis there and when we all moved to Yakima in the early '50s. I worked with Bernis and she and Raymond were nice people. He was quiet and she's outgoing, so they made a great pair. Raymond was fishing at O'Sullivan Lake north of Yakima when he had a heart attack. He was brought back to Yakima and passed away at Providence Hospital Sep 11. He's survived by Bernis, their son Jonathan and his wife Patricia, two grandsons, a brother of Oklahoma, a sister Opal MARKLE of Yakima, and his mother-in-law Lela RHEA of Harrison. The family has my sympathy in the loss of a fine man. (Transcribed by Linda Haas Davenport)
Jacqueline EATON, 80, Lakeview Jacqueline "Jackie" EATON, 80, of Lakeview, passed away on Sept 14, 2000, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1919, at Pine Bluff, AR, the daughter of Eldon and Inez (KNICKERBOCKER) MCELROY. She was united in marriage to Melvin "Pete" EATON on November 19, 1943. She was a retired sales clerk for Neustler's Dept. Store and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Lakeview. She is survived by her son Robert "Bob" EATON of Conifer, CO; her daughter, Patricia G. EATON of Neosho, MO; one niece, Wanda LANDRETH of Lakeview; one nephew Jerry LANDRETH of Lead Hill, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Pete. Funeral Services and burial were private. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. (Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Arthur C. DEATHERAGE, 77, Gassville Arthur C. DEATHERAGE, 77, of Gassville, passed away Sept. 17, 2000, at Kankakee, IL. He was born on December 22, 1922, at Oakland, AR, the son of Arthur and Edith (REA) DEATHERAGE. Mr. DEATHERAGE was employed by Gould Battery of Kankakee prior to retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. DEATHERAGE is survived by two nephews, Duane DEATHERAGE and his wife Michele of Kankakee, IL, and Wayne DEATHERAGE and his wife Vicky of Kankakee IL; and several other nieces and nephews. He is survived locally by his cousins Jerry ROSE and his wife Jeanette of Gassville, and Ann JARMAS of Gassville. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Blaine DEATHERAGE. Visitation was held Sept. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin with Paul Huskey officiating. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Mary Louise SMITH, 78, Mississippi Mary Louise SMITH, 78, of Magee, MS, passed away on Sept. 18, 2000, at Magee Community Living Center. She was born August 29, 1922, at Mt. Olive, MS, the daughter of W. D. and Katie (TEW) SAXON. She was united in marriage to Charlie F. SMITH. She worked in the nursing profession for 41 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Simpson General Hospital, Magee General, and Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was a member of the Siloam Baptist Church in Magee. She is survived by her husband, Charlie; two daughters, Joyce BOGGAN of Yellville, Charline AUSTIN, of Magee, MS; two sisters, Mildred ALLISON of Pearl, MS, Velma BYNUM of Byram, MS; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, David SMITH. Visitation was held Sept. 19, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held, Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. at Siloam Baptist Church. Burial was in Magee City Cemetery. Colonial Chapel, Inc. of Magee was in charge of the arrangements. (Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
John MCGOWNE, 76 (Photo accompanies the obituary). John W. MCGOWNE, 76, of Coos Bay, Ore., died Sep 19. He was born Oct 12, 1923, in Adona, Ark., the son of John W. MCGOWNE Sr and Okey (MCPHERSON) MCGOWNE. He attended School of the Ozarks at Point Lookout, Mo., where he received a teacher's certificate. Subsequently he taught grades 5 through 8 at Peel. He also drove the school bus and had a mail route in the early 1940s. He married Agnes EVANS on Feb 24, 1945. They moved to Coos Bay in 1946, where Mr. MCGOWNE worked in the logging and timber industry. He also drove a truck for the west coast Trucking Tanker Division. He retired from Western Teamsters Union Local # 89 in 1974. He was a past Master of Blanco Masonic Lodge # 48 AF&AM and a member of the York Rite Bodies, Hillah Temple Shrine, past patron and member of the Doric Chapter #53 Order of the Eastern Star and the First Presbyterian Church of Coos Bay. He enjoyed working on grandfather clocks, refurbishing antique furniture, stained glass and spending time with his family. A memorial service was held Sep 23 at First Presbyterian Church in Coos Bay, with the Rev. Chris E Van Lobedan officiating. Private cremation and vault internment was held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory and Cemetery. He is survived by his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Butch HUTCHINSON of Coos Bay; a daughter-in-law, Judy MCGOWNE of Springfield, Ore.; a brother, Bud MCGOWNE of Coos Bay; grandchildren and great grandchildren Stacy and Trevor NISSAN and their son Travis, Shane and Candice MCGOWNE and their daughter Lauren, Rory and Lisa HUTCHINSON and their children Wade, Emily, Ryan and Jennie; and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Roger, and 10 brothers and sisters. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled children, 30101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201.
James F. HENSLEY, 62, Yellville James F. HENSLEY, 62, of Yellville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born February 15, 1938, at Pyatt, AR, the son of Benton and Lucille (PLY) HENSLEY. He was joined in marriage to Helen Sue RICHARDSON on February 28, 1976. He was a farmer. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of Yellville; two daughters, Bobby CENICEROUS of Auburn, WA, Mary WHITNEY of Yakima, WA; two stepsons, Mark CARSON of Yellville, David CARSON and his wife Robin of Yellville; one brother, John HENSLEY of Yellville; one sister, Judy WARREN of Yellville; four grandsons and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tommy and Amos, and two sisters, Ellen and Linda. Visitation was held Friday, Sept. 22, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Quentin Washispack officiating. Interment was in Davidson Cemetery, Harmon, AR. Pallbearers were Jim WHITLOCK, Jim PLY, Kenneth SAYLORS, Kenneth CHEEK, Vernon PATTON, and Don CRIGLER. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Louis LIPSCHULTZ, 69, Flippin Louis LIPSCHULTZ of Flippin, passed away Wednesday night, September 20, 2000, in Twin Lakes Nursing Center. He was 69. He was born February 11, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to Louis L. and Florence Agnes FLYNN LIPSCHULTZ, and married Peggy Sue WHITE on August 15, 1951, in Elizabeth City, NC. He had made his home in Flippin since 1984, moving there from Glenwood, Il. He was a retired offset printer, a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy, a member of the VFW and American Legion, and a Catholic. He was an avid organist. Survivors include his wife Peggy Sue LIPSCHULTZ of Flippin; a son, Louis Leonard LIPSCHULTZ III, and his wife Sue of Atlanta, GA; a sister Lois MCNERNEY and husband Frank of Oak Lawn, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Sally MERONEK. Memorial Services were held Sunday, Sept. 24, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rea Valley Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Gilliland officiating. Interment was private. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by the Baxter County Funeral Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Oscar Maxey HALL, 64, Springdale Oscar Maxey "Max" HALL was born July 25, 1936 in Little Rock, AR, the son of Oscar B. and Maxine MAXEY HALL of Ola, Arkansas. Max was a 35 year resident of the area and a member of the Elmdale Baptist Church. He attended Little Rock High School, Columbia Military Academy and the University of Arkansas where he earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri and a Registered Land Surveyor in Arkansas. Following graduation from the UofA, Max served in the U.S. Army and the Arkansas National Guard. As a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Max submitted that his schools nickname "Razorbacks" be the call sign for his helicopter platoon of the 120th Aviation Company. The Razorback emblem and call sign became part of the history and heritage of Vietnam for the next ten years. While serving with the "Razorbacks," he completed 540 combat hours and 812 combat missions, his ships were hit by ground fire 25 times and he never lost a crew member. Max earned 22 air medals. He earned the Vietnam Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal with 15 Oak Leaf Clusters. Max served in the Persian Gulf War as a Chief Warrant Officer with the 374th Army Reserve Medical Detachment of Little Rock. At 54, he was the oldest helicopter pilot trainer to fly in the Persian Gulf War. He was awarded the Air Medal with a "V" device for valor and was nominated for the Distinguished Flying Cross. He also earned the Army Commendation Medal for Sacrifice, Devotion to Duty, and Love of Country. His highest rank was Major. His total combat time for both conflicts was more than a 1000 hours. Max worked for the Highway Department with various Consulting Engineering firms in Arkansas and Tennessee. In 1971, Max founded Engineering Services, Inc. The firm grew from small surveying projects to large and more complex engineering and surveying projects. In 1982, Engineering Services was awarded the "Engineering in Excellence Award" for the State of Arkansas. Max was a member of various societies related to his discipline including the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Arkansas Consulting Council, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Arkansas Association of Registered Land Surveyors and the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineers. Max was instrumental in the development of the Springdale Municipal Airport, serving on its very first Airport Commission as past Secretary/Treasurer. Max served as a member and director of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce, Springdale Rotary Club, Past President of the Springdale Pilots Club, Past President of the Northwest Chapter of Arkansas Land Surveyors, Past President and Director of the Arkansas Assoc. of Registered Land Surveyors, board member of Washington Regional Medical Center, member of the Arkansas Cattlemans Assoc., Chairman of the Washington County Surveyor's Technical Advisory Committee, member of the Springdale Realtors Assoc. and a 32-Degree Mason. He was awarded Surveyor of the Year in Arkansas in 1979, and in 1983 he was the recipient of a National Public Service Award presented by AOPA. Survivors include his wife Margie Lyn HALL of the home, to whom he was married on Sept. 25, 1959; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Robin and Tom LUNDSTRUM of Springdale and Toni and Kevin CROWDER of Fredericksburg, VA; his mother Maxine HIRSCH of Albuquerque, NM; his brother John W. HALL of Brackettville, TX; one sister Martha Janice EPPERSON of Albuquerque, NM; two aunts Hazel JOHNSON of Arlington, TX and Kathryn NICHOLS of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren Mary Grace and Thomas David LUNDSTRUM both of Springdale and Aubrey Maxine CROWDER of Fredericksburg, VA. Max died at home Friday, September 15, from multiple myloma bone cancer from Agent Orange exposure while serving in Vietnam. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. at Elmdale Baptist Church in Springdale where viewing will take place with Reverends Terrel Gordon and Tom Shaw officiating. Burial was in the Elm Springs Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to "Remembering the Razorbacks Exhibit" The Ozark Military Museum, P. O. Box 1766, Springdale, AR, 72765 or "The Margie Lyn Hall Nursing Scholarship" Community Care Foundation, P. O. Box 207, Springdale, AR 72765. Visitation was held Tues. Sept. 19, between the hours of 12 and 8 p.m. (Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Garvin HUDSPETH, 91, Washington Garvin HUDSPETH, 91, a longtime Cowiche orchardist, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Garvin was born Sept. 30, 1908, in Marion County, AR, to James and Stella (MINTON) HUDSPETH. He lived in Arkansas until marrying Alene Moreau on April 4, 1931. Garvin moved his family to Yakima in 1936. He owned and operated orchards in Naches Heights, Lower Naches, Selah and Cowiche. He loved to fish and after retiring he enjoyed gardening, traveling and watching baseball. Garvin was a long-time member of Englewood Christian Church. Garvin and his wife moved to Bellingham one year ago to live close to their daughter. Survivors include his wife, Alene HUDSPETH of Bellingham; one daughter, Beth HUDSPETH of Bellingham; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Judy HUDSPETH of Reno, Nevada; granddaughters Julie TURMAN of Spokane and Patti BRIGGS of Bellevue, Nebraska; three great grandchildren, Rachel BRIGGS, Savanna BRIGGS and Meghan TURMAN; and one brother and sister-in-law, Dallas and Ruth HUDSPETH of Yakima. Garvin was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, JoElla HUDSPETH and two brothers, Joseph and William HUDSPETH. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October, 3, at the Englewood Christian Church in Yakima. Burial was at West Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of Washington in care of Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff) (Addition): Mt. Echo Newspaper, Oct 12, 2000 issue, pg 10 - Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay # 299: Another former Marion County man passed away here last week. Garvin Hudson passed away in Bellingham last Thursday at the age of 91. He and his wife Alene (Moreau) were living in Bellingham in order to be close to their daughter Beth, who could help with Alene who hadn't been well in some time. Alene, their daughter Beth and their son Jim survive him. Garvin was born to Jim and Stella Hudspeth in the Greasy Creek / Bruno area and went to school at Antioch, a little one-room schoolhouse on Greasy Creek, according to his second cousin Ina (PAGE) KYLES, who went to school there with him and his older brothers Joe and Bill, who preceded him in death, and Dallas, who is in a nursing home here in Yakima. My sisters Dorothy and Alma Adams also were in school with the Hudspeths at Antioch. Antioch later consolidated with Bruno School to go to the 10th grade and Garvin drove a schoolbus there, with one of his passengers being Alene Moreau. My sympathy to the Hudspeth family, a well-known and well-liked family from our part of the country who have been living here for over 60 years.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Oct 19 2000 issue (Obituary Submitted): Vivian MARBERRY JONES, 92 of Houston, TX, passed away Sept 26. She was born Sept 13, 1908, to James Linden and Ophelia BARNETT MAYBERRY in Flippin. Her early life was spent in Flippin. Later she moved to CA to own and operate a cafe for 20 years. She returned to Flippin, where she lived for nine years. When her health began to fail she moved to Houston to live with her daughter. Her last three years were spent in a nursing home due to multiple health problems. Left to mourn her passing are one daughter, Marjorie JONES HOWELL and her husband Don HOWELL; four granddaughters, Judy HOWELL ROEHM and her husband Richard, Jacque HOWELL MCVAIGH and her husband David; six great-grandchildren, Kent and Kim ROEHM, Sara and Jonathan LACOUR and Kayla and Kyle MCVAIGH, all of Houston; one sister and one brother, Vern WOOD and Blain MARBERRY, both of Flippin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services and burial were held at South Park Funeral Home & Cemetery in Pearland, TX. On Sep 28. Pallbearers were Kent ROEHM, Dough MCVAIGH, David LACOUR, Jonathan LACOUR, Brian GARRISON and Jay HILTON. Honorary pallbearers were Richard ROEHM, Ernest HOWELL and LeRoy HOWELL.
Eileen Clover RUSH, 85, Flippin Eileen Clover (NANNY) RUSH, 85, of Flippin passed away at her home on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000. She was born on August 31, 1915, at Joplin, MO, the daughter of Peter L. and Lillie SEVRA. Ms. RUSH was a prior resident of Tulsa, OK, having made her home in Flippin for two years. She is survived by one son, Tom RUSH of Henryetta, OK; one daughter, Mary Jane DALTON, of Flippin; four grandchildren, Kim ESTES of Tulsa, OK, Dona GUPTILL of Flippin, Aubra RUSH of Mountain Home, Karen WILLIAMS of Broken Arrow, OK; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble Theodore, one son, Ted, and her parents, Peter and Lillie SEVRA. Services were held at Moores Southlawn Chapel in Tulsa, on Monday, October 2. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Garvin HUDSPETH, 91, Washington Garvin HUDSPETH, 91, a longtime Cowiche orchardist, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Garvin was born Sept. 30, 1908, in Marion County, AR, to James and Stella (MINTON) HUDSPETH. He lived in Arkansas until marrying Alene MOREAU on April 4, 1931. Garvin moved his family to Yakima in 1936. He owned and operated orchards in Naches Heights, Lower Naches, Selah and Cowiche. He loved to fish and after retiring he enjoyed gardening, traveling and watching baseball. Garvin was a long-time member of Englewood Christian Church. Garvin and his wife moved to Bellingham one year ago to live close to their daughter. Survivors include his wife, Alene HUDSPETH of Bellingham; one daughter, Beth HUDSPETH of Bellingham; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Judy HUDSPETH of Reno, Nevada; granddaughters Julie TURMAN of Spokane and Patti BRIGGS of Bellevue, Nebraska; three great grandchildren, Rachel BRIGGS, Savanna BRIGGS and Meghan TURMAN; and one brother and sister-in-law, Dallas and Ruth HUDSPETH of Yakima. Garvin was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, JoElla HUDSPETH and two brothers, Joseph and William HUDSPETH. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October, 3, at the Englewood Christian Church in Yakima. Burial was at West Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of Washington in care of Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Lillie A. MERRICK, 91, Midway Lillie A. MERRICK, 91, of Midway, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. She was born September 13, 1909 at Mound, TX, the daughter of Oren and Lizzie (YOUNT) MCHARGUE. She was united in marriage to Gordon E. MERRICK on March 20, 1970. Mrs. MERRICK was a licensed vocational nurse. She served in the Womens Army Corp. Company Hospital in WWII. She is survived by her husband, Gordon; two brothers, Lonnie MCHARGUE of Gatesville, TX, Harmon MCHARGUE of Waco, TX; three sisters, Stella RIEHART of Collinsville, OK, Martha SKINNER of Summerville, SC, Marie HODGES of Johnson City, TN; one grandson, Paul S. CRAWFORD of Napa, CA, and one great-grandson. No visitation was held. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Burns Funeral Home with Bishop William Friend officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Flippin. Mrs. Merrick was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Margaret CRAWFORD. Memorials may be made to Mountain Home Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or Fairview Cemetery Association. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
The Mountaineer News, Flippin, AR: Jean STAFFORD of Oakland Services for 68 year-old Jean STAFFORD were held Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel at Mountain Home with Brother Jim Greenslade officiating. Mrs. STAFFORD died Saturday, September 30, 2000 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1931 at Flippin to James Anual and Palma HENRY. On June 15, 1947, she married Bob STAFFORD at Flippin. She was a life-long resident of Oakland. Mrs. STAFFORD was a restaurant owner and waitress for twenty-five years as well as a housewife. She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church in Oakland. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching and flowers. Survivors include her husband Bob of the home; two sons, Jim STAFFORD and wife Kathy of Oakland and Jerry STAFFORD and wife Linda of Lakeview; five grandchildren, Misty, Amy, Michelle, Jamie and Cody; four brothers, James T. HENRY and wife Debra of Bellville, Illinois, Tom HENRY and wife Joyce and Pat HENRY and wife Claudette all of Yakima, Washington and Sam HENRY of Buena, Washington; one sister, Mary Craig of Flippin; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one sister, Susie MCGILL; and infant brother, Rex Dale, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, October 3, 2000 from 1:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home. Family visitation was from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Burial was in the North Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack L. GREGORY, Ronnie GREGORY, Doc GOLDEN, Tony WALLIS, Paul SISNEY and Jeremy SKIVER. Honorary pallbearers were Elmer DUTTON, Junior COPELAND, Lee WALLS, E.G. GREGORY, Jerry Don LAWRENCE and Farrell BILLINGS. Memorials may be made to the Hilltop Baptist Church in Oakland. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) 425-2161.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Oct 12 2000 issue: Services for 68 year old Jean STAFFORD were held Tuesday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel at Mountain Home, with Bro. Jim Greenslade officiating. Mrs. Stafford passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1931, at Flippin to James Anual and Palma HENRY. She married Bob STAFFORD on June 15, 1947 at Flippin. She was a life-long resident of Oakland. Mrs. STAFFORD was a restaurant owner and a waitress for 24 years as well as a housewife. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church of Oakland. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching and flowers. She is survived by her husband, of the home; two sons, Jim STAFFORD and wife, Kathy, of Oakland, Jerry STAFFORD and wife Linda of Lakeview; 5 grandchildren, Misty, Amy, Michelle, Jamie, and Cody; four brothers, James T. HENRY and wife Debra of Bellville, IL, Tom HENRY and wife Claudette, all of Yakima, WA and Same HENRY of Buena, WA; one sister, Mary CRAIG of Flippin, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents ; one sister, Susie MCGILL, and one brother, Rex Dale, an infant. Visitation was held 1-9 p.m, Oct 3, at Roller Funeral Home. Family visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Burial was in the North Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack L. GREGORY, Ronnie GREGORY, Doc GOLDEN, Tony WALLIS, Paul SISNEY, and Jeremy SKIVER. Honorary Pallbearers were Elmer DUTTON, Lee WALLS, E.G. GREGORY, Jerry Don LAWERECE, and Farrell BILLINGS. Memorials may be made to Hilltop Baptist Church in Oakland. Arrangements were by Roller Funeral Home.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries