Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of Nov 8, 2002 issue (Update of the Nov 7, 2002 issue): Myra Elizabeth REECE, daughter of Pate and Cora (DAVENPORT) DILLARD, born in Mull, Arkansas on April 28, 1917, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Charles HILL, her husband and father of her children, her parents, and her brother, Russel, preceded her in death. Her husband Jack REECE of Mull, a son Charles (Sonny) HILL, a daughter June Carol NIX, her brother John DILLARD and sister, Doretha SHIPMAN, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive her. She was a member of the Mull Church of Christ. She and her husband, Jack lived the past twelve years very happily in Mull. Myra was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Her caring and support of her family were always first in all that she did. Following graduation from Yellville-Summit High School in 1936, she attended business school. She worked as a secretary at the Jacksonville Ordinance Plant during World War II and then managed Buffalo River State Park with her husband from 1945 until 1956. She completed her career as the Assistant Purchasing Agent for the Arkansas State Military Department, serving from 1956 until 1980. Upon retirement, she returned to Mull where she lived until her death at age eighty-five. Visitation was held Thursday, November 7, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Friday, November 08, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Doyle DAVENPORT officiating. Burial followed in the DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Niklas HILL, Matt SHROYER, Alan NIX, Jason NIX, Junior SHIPMAN, Wesley SHIPMAN, Byron SHIPMAN and Joe REESE. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel WOOTEN, Wayne COWAN, Carmon DILLARD, Zachary COWAN, Ian WOOTEN and Wayne REESE. Memorials may be made to the Mull Church of Christ, c/o Burns Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Myra Elizabeth REECE, daughter of Pate and Cora (DAVENPORT) DILLARD, born in Mull, Arkansas on April 28, 1917, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Charles HILL, her husband and father of her children, her parents, and her brother, Russel, precede her in death. Her husband Jack REECE of Mull, a son Charles (Sonny) HILL, a daughter June Carol NIX, her brother John DILLARD and sister Doetha SHIPMAN, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive her. She was a member of the Mull Church of Christ. She and her husband, Jack lived the past twelve years very happily in Mull. Myra was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Her caring and support of her family were always frist in all that she did. Following graduation from Yellville-Summit High School in 1936, she attended business school. She worked as a secretary at the Jacksonville Ordinance Plant during World War II and then managed Buffalo River State Park with her husband from 1945 until 1956. She completed her career as the Assistant Purchasing Agent for the Arkansas State Military Department, serving from 1956 until 1980. Upon retirement, she returned to Mull where she lived until her death at age eight-five. Visitation was held Thursday, November 7, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Friday, November 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Doyle Davenport officiating. Burial followed in the DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Niklas HILL, Matt SHROYER, Alan NIX, Jason NIX, Junior SHIPMAN, Wesley SHIPMAN, Byron SHIPMAN and Joe REECE. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel WOOTEN, Wayne COWAN, Carmon DILLARD, Zachary COWAN, Ian WOOTEN, and Wayne REECE. Memorials may be made to the Mull Church of Christ, c/o Burns Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of Nov 8, 2002 issue: Wanda L. JOHNSTON of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 76. Mrs. JOHNSTON was born August 21, 1926 at Flippin, Arkansas to Gus Leonard and Lalah Bethel SANDERS MCCRACKEN. In September 1947, she married Rudy JOHNSTON. Mrs. JOHNSTON was a retired bookkeeper for Baxter Lab where she was employed for 24 years. She was a lifetime resident of Marion County, member of the Flippin Christian Church and an avid fan of North Central Arkansas Speedway. Survivors include her husband, Rudy of Flippin, AR; sons, Phillip JOHNSTON and wife Cathy of Flippin, AR and Dick JOHNSTON and wife Liz of Flippin, AR; daughter, Mary Jane ERWIN and husband Tommy of Flippin, AR; four grandchildren, Renee DUROW and husband Michael, Joey JOHNSTON, Dusty JOHNSTON and wife Katie, and Dylon JOHNSTON; two step-grandchildren, Travis TIPTON and Rachel TIPTON; and one great great-granddaughter, Katelyn DUROW. Her parents and one brother, L.G. "Pete" MCCRACKEN, preceded her in death. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 9, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at the Flippin Christian Church in Flippin with Reverend Russ DUNHAM and Reverend Steve MARTIN officiating. Burial will follow in the Flippin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernie BUSCH, Karldon HUDSON, Chuck SANDERS, Jimmy SANDERS, Tom FLEMING and Doyle LINCK. Honorary pallbearers will include the members of the Flippin Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Philip L. TERRY of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 59. Mr. TERRY was born March 28, 1943 in Oceanside, California to Otis Leroy and Olive Evelyn FENSON TERRY. On March 26, 1977, he married Grace CLARK. Mr. TERRY was employed as an assembler for Ranger Boat Company for 17 years. He resided in the area for the past 26 years moving from Quartz Hill, CA. He was a member of Sovereign Baptist Church in Summit, AR. He was Vietnam veteran. Survivors include his wife, Grace TERRY of Yellville, AR; son, Philip Lewis TERRY II of Yellville, AR; daughter, Kimberly Dawn TERRY of Yellville, AR; brothers, Gilbert TERRY of Springfield, MO, Marvin TERRY of Garden Grove, CA and Kenneth TERRY of Hemet, CA; and sisters, Trudy MATLOCK of Harrison, AR, Shirley WALLACE of Phoenix, CA and Evelyn GROSSI of Lancaster, CA. His parents and brother, Roy TERRY, preceded him in death. Visitation was Monday, November 11, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 12, 202 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Minister Gary LONG officiating. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, AR. Honorary pallbearers were Ryan BUTLER, Ben BUTLER, Franklin GREGG, Mark DODILLET, Redmon O'NEAL and Craig BACKES. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Visitation for Joseph PICHA, 77, was Monday, 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Memorial service will be at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Chicago, IL. Joseph PICHA died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1925 to Joseph F. and Marie S. SLAVICKOVA PICHA. He married Bessie NOVY-SLIVA on June 22, 1988 at Lakeview, AR. He was a carpenter for Jewel Companies in Melrose Park, IL for 31 years. He was a resident of Lakeview, AR since moving from Westchester, IL in 1988. He served in the US Army Signal Corps during WWII. He was a member of the Czechoslovak Society of America. He is survived by his wife, Bessie PICHA; two sons, Bob PICHA of Elmhurst, IL and Jerry PICHA of Woodridge, IL; grandchildren, Robert PICHA, Jr, Andrew and Ruth PICHA of Elmhurst, IL; stepchildren, Paul M. SLIVA of LaGrange Park, IL and Roger F. SLIVA of Yucipa, CA; four step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren; niece, Sandra and a nephew, Michael. He was preceded in death by his first wife Anna FROLA-PICHA and his sister-Mary BORSUK. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Wanda L. JOHNSTON of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 76. Mrs. JOHNSTON was born August 31, 1926 at Flippin, Arkansas to Gus Leonard and Lalah Bethel SANDERS MCCRACKEN. In September 1947, she married Rudy JOHNSTON. Mrs. JOHNSTON was a retired bookkeeper for Baxter Lab where she was employed for 24 years. She was a lifetime resident of Marion County, member of the Flippin Christian Church and an avid fan of North Central Arkansas Speedway. Survivors include her husband, Rudy of Flippin, AR; sons, Phillip JOHNSTON and wife Cathy of Flippin, AR and Dick JOHNSTON and wife Liz of Flippin, AR; daughter, Mary Jane ERWIN and husband Tommy of Flippin, AR; four grandchildren, Renee DUROW and husband Michael, Joey JOHNSTON, Dusty JOHNSTON and wife Katie, and Dylon JOHNSTON; two step-grandchildren, Travis TIPTON and Rachel TIPTON; and one great grand-granddaughter, Katelyn DUROW. Her parents and one brother, L. G. "Pete" MCCRACKEN, preceded her in death. Visitation was Saturday, November 9, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at the Flippin Christian Church in Flippin with Reverend Russ Dunham and Reverend Steve Martin officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernie BUSCH, Karldon HUDSON, Chuck SANERS, Jimmy SANDERS, Tom FLEMING and Doyle LINCK. Honorary pallbearers included the members of the Flippin Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 440-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Cary C. SMITH of Flippin, Arkansas died Saturday, November 9, 2002 at Yellville, Arkansas. He was 51. Mr. SMITH was born May 2, 1951 at Bakersfield, California to Don Frank and Mary Elizabeth CASEY SMITH. He was employed as a river guide for Gaston's Resort. Mr. SMITH moved to the area 25 years ago from Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors include his mother, Mary SMITH of Harrison, AR; daughters, Lisa STONER and husband David of Flippin, AR and Teresa SHERROD and husband Steven of Pyatt, AR; brothers, Ronnie SMITH and Jerry SMITH both of Henderson, Nevada; and three grandchildren, Travis STONER, Lynsie STONER and Noah SHERROD. His father, Don SMITH, and one brother, Gary Lee SMITH, preceded him in death. Visitation was Wednesday, November 13, 2002 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Flippin. Pallbearers are Mel VINES, Vince WINCE, Ronald CHANEY, Carl JONES, Joe HICKS and Alex CHAGNON. Honorary pallbearer is Eric BLASDEL. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Walter STEWART of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, November 10, 2002 at his residence in Yellville. He was 73. Mr. STEWART was born February 21, 1929 at Holly Grove, Arkansas to Walter and Frances HOWELL STEWART. On February 13, 1951, he married Peggy Sue JACO. Mr. STEWART had been a resident of Marion County for the past two years moving here from Hardy, Arkansas. He was self-employed. Survivors include his wife, Peggy STEWART of Yellville, AR; sons, Russell STEWART of Water Valley, MS, Gary STEWART of Hardy, AR; Frank STEWART of Yellville, AR, John STEWART of Yellville, AR and Aaron STEWART of Ft. Worth, TX; daughter, Susie RAY of Roe, AR; brother, Thomas STEWART of Lonoke, AR; eleven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation was Monday, November 11, 2002 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Graveside service was Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville with Minister Bill MANIS officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Alma Jo June FISCHER, of Mountain Home, passed away, Sunday. November 10, 2002 at Good Samaritan Village. She was 79. She was born June 12, 1923 at Rush Springs, Oklahoma to Vernie and Winifred SOUTHWARD FLORY. She was a Tool and Die Maker who worked for Joliet Wrought Washer for 35 years. Ms. Fischer lived in the Mountain Home area since 1999 moving here form Duncan, Oklahoma. She is survived by two sons, Robert W. FISCHER of Mess, AZ and Albert FISCHER of Joliet, IL; daughter, June E. WYSS of Mountain Home, AR; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: James Ewell REED of Harrison, Arkansas died Monday, November 11, 2002 at North Regional Medical Center in Harrison, AR. He was 68. Mr. REED was born October 27, 1934 at Yellville, Arkansas the son of Sanford and Neva JOHNSON REED. He was a retired, self-employed cement finisher. Formerly of Yellville, he was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle of Harrison, AR. Survivors include his mother, Neva MCCALLUM of Stockton, CA; sons, James REED and wife Marcia of Camdenton, MO; daughter, Janet CASTELMAN of Stockton, CA; brother, Gene REED of Lincoln, CA and Don REED of Goshen, IN; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His father, Sanford REED, and his wife, Henerietta HOLLOWISKEY REED, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Thursday, November 14, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be Friday, November 15, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home with David SHEKELS and Carl GOODALL officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville with Arthur BARNES, Cody BURROW, Bruce TROGDON, Scott BURNS, Fred BURROW, Coy GILLEY and Danny REED serving as pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Funeral services for Jess Wayne GRAHAM, Jr., 80, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jess Wayne GRAHAM died in Flippin Arkansas on November 9, 2002. He was born June 19, 1922 at Cotter, Arkansas to Jesse O. and Ada PITCHFORD GRAHAM. He married Betty Kay RAINES in 1945 at Peoria, IL. He was a parts locator for LeTourneau Westinghouse in Peoria, Ill for 26 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a resident of Flippin, Arkansas since moving from Peoria, IL in 1976. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra OSMAN and husband Ted of Peoria, Linda GUTHRIE and husband Jack and Cathy BUSH and husband Jim both of Bartonville, IL; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Cotter, AR with Brian GUTHRIE, D.J. WATTS, Daron OSMAN, Kris MANGOLD, Andy WATTS and Dena LYMAN as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Peoria Chapter in Peoria, IL. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Peggy Sue KELLY of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, November 14, 2002 at her residence in Yellville. She was 66. Mrs. KELLY was born August 1, 1936 at Drumright, Oklahoma to Leander and Oney ADAMS COBURN. Mrs. KELLY had been a resident of the area for the past eleven years having moved here from California. She was employed as a retail bookkeeper and attended the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Louis Cristian GUNN of Malvern, AR; daughter, Lisa C. MAGNUS of Elkhorn, WI; brothers, David COBURN of Yucaipa, CA, Jack COBURN of Lakeside, CA and Kenneth COBURN, Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Mildred JOHNSON and Betty POLEY both of Yellville, AR; and four grandchildren, Lucas GUNN, Nora GUNN and Faye GUNN of Malvern, AR, and Joshua MAGNUS of Elkhorn, WI. Her parents; husband, Patrick KELLEY; sister, Sybil OWEN; and brothers, Hank COBURN and Roy COBURN, preceded her in death. No funeral services or visitation will be held. Burial will be private. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Dottie Kaye RISLEY of Peel, Arkansas died Friday, November 15, 2002 at the Hilltop Nursing Center in Harrison, Arkansas. She was 75. Ms. RISLEY was born March 21, 1927 at Peel, AR to Troy Benton and Garla BARKHIMER RISLEY. Ms. RISLEY was a lifetime resident of Marion County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Peel Community Church. Survivors include her brother, Luster RISLEY of Harrison, AR; sisters, Ruth EVANS and Ruby RISLEY both of Peel; four nieces and five nephews. Her parents and two brothers, Park and Bernard, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Saturday, November 16, 2002 from noon until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peel Community Church in Peel. Burial followed in the Peel Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Neal Russell GREEN of Flippin, Arkansas died Saturday, November 16, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 67. Mr. GREEN was born October 2, 1935 at Chicago, Illinois to Enos and Bessie Lorranie CHRISTIANSON GREEN. On September 12, 1987, he married Beverly A. He was a retired machinist for Micro Plastics. Mr. GREEN had been a resident of Marion County since 1993 moving to the area from Bettendorf, Iowa. He attended the Bull Shoals First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Beverly GREEN of Flippin, AR, one son, six daughters, two stepsons, two step daughters and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 19, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the Bull Shoals First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Bull Shoals First Baptist Church in Bull Shoals with Reverend Jerry BACKUS officiating. Burial is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Davenport Memorial Park in Davenport, Iowa. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Merle TUTT of St. Joe, Arkansas died Sunday, November 17, 2002 at his home. He was 77. Mr. TUTT was born May 31, 1925 at Pipestone, Minnesota to Frederic C. and Myrtle Anne OLSON TUTT. On June 6, 1946, he married Muriel EKLUND. He was a retired steelworker for Lion Metal Products, Inc. Mr. TUTT had been a resident of Marion County since 1981 moving to the area from Aurora, Illinois. He was a member of the Yellville First United Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Navy in the South Pacific. Survivors include his wife, Muriel TUTT of St. Joe, AR; daughter, Gayle Anne TUTT of St. Joe, AR; son, Ronald Wayne TUTT of Nashville, MI; brother, Gerald TUTT of Kirkland, IL; sisters, Dorothy FLETCHER of Clearwater, FL and JoAnn RIECKERT of Oswego, IL; two grandchildren, Jennifer Rebecca HARKEMA of Manassa, VA and Kimberlie Anne STEWART of Vermontville, MI; and three great-grandchildren, Skylar Ray HARKEMA and Gabrielle Taylor HARKEMA both of Manassa, VA and Jadelyn Gayle STEWART of Vermontville, MI. His parents and three brothers, Forrest, LuVerne and Robert TUTT, preceded him in death. A memorial service was held Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Yellville First United Methodist Church with Reverend Charles G. ASHCRAFT officiating. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Yellville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: A Memorial Service for Jean Rosell WOLVERTON, 74, was held Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with Dr. Fred TAYLOR officiating. Jean WOLVERTON died Monday, November 18, 2002 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1928 at Morning Sun, IA to Thomas Russell and Sylvia LATHROP BRAS. She married Dale WOLVERTON on December 8, 1950 at Nashua, IA. She was machine operator for Eagel Signial Airospace for 13 years. She was a resident of Bull Shoals, AR since moving from Rock Island, IL in 1979. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #1341, and a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Sherry SHRAKE of Rock Island, IL and Lisa ALES and husband Chris of Moline, IL; son, Micheal WOLVERTON of Underwood, IA; two granddaughters; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Honorary pallbearers were Paul THOMAS, Tom FITZPATRICK, Charles FORTHIST, Victor SCHULTZ, Andy SHRAKE and Joe MANNING. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: Ginger Casey DUFFY died on Tuesday, November 19, 2002. She was born on September 14, 1975, daughter of Roger and Janice DUFFY of Yellville, AR. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gordon and Evelyn STANLEY of Pyatt and Ray DUFFY of Yellville and one uncle, Terry DUFFY of Yellville. Ginger is survived by her parents; one sister, Pauline MILLER and husband Adam of Springfield, MO; one brother, Stanley DUFFY of the United States Marine Corps and wife, Jessica; grandmother, Margie DUFFY of Yellville; a very special friend, Justen MILLER; two aunts, Lois SHELTON of Fairview, TN and Patricia CLINKINGBEARD of Jordan, AR; and three uncles, Doug STANLEY of Webster Grove, MO, James STANLEY of Cabot, AR and David Duffy of Yellville, AR. She graduated from Yellville-Summit High School in 1993 and attended North Arkansas Community College and the University of Central Arkansas. She received many academic scholarships and achievements. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Visitation was held Friday, November 22, 2002 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yellville First Baptist Church with Brother Tim CYPERT officiating. Burial followed in the Stanley Cemetery in Pyatt, Arkansas with Justen MILLER, Kevin DUFFY, Jason DUFFY, Jody CLINKINGBEARD, James CLINKINGBEARD, Adam MILLER, David STANLEY and Stanley DUFFY serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: Ethel L. LINN of Grand Blanc, Michigan died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at her residence. She was 83.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: Arrangements are pending at Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society for Jermaine VANCIL of Oakland. Ms. VANCIL passed away at her home, Wednesday, November 20, 2002. She was 90.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: L.C. "Tommy" TOMPKINS of Flippin, Arkansas died Saturday, November 23, 2002 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. He was 81. Mr. TOMPKINS was born July 27, 1919 at Bluff City, Arkansas the son of Luther Franklin and Dalma Novie BYRD TOMPKINS. On October 3, 1942, he married Alice Lucille IRWIN. Mr. TOMPKINS moved to Flippin from Memphis, Tennessee in 1976. He was a member of the Flippin Christian Church. Mr. TOMPKINS entered the service on March 15, 1939, serving with the U.S. Army until his discharge as a Technical Sergeant in July 1945. He reentered the service in April 1947 and served with the Chemical Corps as a Master Sergeant until October 1950 at which time he was ordered to active duty as a second lieutenant. During World War II, he participated in the Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central European Campaigns. After more than 20 years of active service, Mr. THOMPKINS retired on March 1, 1961. During his service in the U.S. Army, Mr. THOMPKINS received a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Easter Campaign Medal with 4 bronze service stars, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserves medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. Survivors include his wife, Lucille TOMPKINS of Flippin, AR; daughters, Gloria Eileen THOMPKINS SKEETERS of Flippin, AR and Patricia Lynn MCCLUSKY of Memphis, TN; half-brother, James TOMPKINS of Jacksonville, AR; half-sisters, Vera GRAY and Margie KELLEY both of Jacksonville, AR and Ann TOMPLINS POWELL of Waco, TX; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His parents, two brothers and one great-grandchild preceded him in death. Visitations was held Monday, November 25, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Flippin Christian Church with Russ DUNHAM officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery with Ron PROCTOR, Paul JOHNSON, Doyle LINCK, Ernie BUSCH, Chris WADE and Brandon LIKES serving as pallbearers. Memorial made to the Flippin Christian Church or the Flippin Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: Margrit Johanna GRACE, 63, of Flippin, passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2002 at her home. She is survived locally by her husband, Daniel GRACE of the home; and a daughter, Nancy SHIRLEY of Flippin. No services will be held. Arrangements by Baxter County Funeral Home end Cremation Society.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 28, 2002 issue: Opal BELL of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, November 25, 2002 at her residence in Yellville. She was 87. Mrs. BELL was born January 21, 1915 at Rea Valley, Arkansas the daughter of John Henry and Cara Bell NEWTON JEFFERSON. On January 15, 1937, she married Woodrow BELL. She was a housewife and mother. Mrs. BELL was a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Ethelyn A. CALLAHAN of Yellville, AR; brothers, Roscoe JEFFERSON of Yellville, AR and Kyle JEFFERSON of Flippin, AR; sisters, Ola TREAT and Lola BURLESON both of Yellville; three grandchildren, Max Wayne JONES, Renia JONES and Reanell BIRRER all of Yellville, AR; and six great-grandchildren, Bob BIRRER of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, Brandy BIRRER of Drury University in Springfield, MO, Belinda BIRRER of Bruno, AR and Tiffany, Stephanie and Nicolas JONES all of Yellville, AR. Her parents; husband, Woodrow; six brothers; five sisters; and two daughters, Evelyn JONES and Treccia BELL, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 26, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 27, 202 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Yellville with Brother Tim CYPERT officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery in Flippin with Olen Gene INGRAM, Doyne TREAT, Truman JEFFERSON, Loyal Wayne JEFFERSON, Charles JEFFERSON, Walton JEFFERSON, Jimmy JEFFERSON and Keith BELL serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church or the Flippin Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 5, 2002 issue: James "Joe" CALLOWAY, 58, of Smackover, Arkansas died November 25, 2002 at Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado, Arkansas. Born January 15, 1944, in Smackover, he was the son of Spencer I. CALLOWAY and Nannie Kate MCKNIGHT CALLOWAY. Mr. CALLOWAY was an attorney in El Dorado and represented several south Arkansas counties in juvenile law. He was a member of the Union County and Arkansas Bar Association and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Smackover High School, SAU Magnolia and the University of Arkansas Law School. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Delorie CALLOWAY, and one grandson, Jeremy MCELYEA. Survivors include two daughters Katie CHANDLER and husband Blake of Lakeview, Ark., and Jamie MCELYEA of Lubbock, Texas; four brothers, John W. CALLOWAY and wife Dorothy of Smackover, Fred M. CALLOWAY and wife Shirley of Liberty, Texas, Jerry S. CALLOWAY and wife Barbara of Longview, Texas, and Michael L. CALLOWAY and wife Adrian of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Genevieve C. DIXON-LOE of Smackover; grandson, Collin MCELYEA; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 27 at Young's Funeral Home Directors Chapel in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Piccard Dr., Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850-4303 or the charity of one's choice.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries