Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 10, 2005 issue: William SHAW of Everton, Arkansas died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. He was 76 years old. Mr. SHAW was born August 4, 1928 at Miami, Arizona to William Lewis and Clemmie Eugenia ANDERSON SHAW. he was married on January 31, 1948. He was a retired extruder operator for Baxter Laboratories in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife; three sons and thire wives; one daughter, her and husband; one brother and his wife; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His parents and sister, Dixie Juanita SHAW ESTES, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 9, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Flat Community Building with Reverend Doug Huskey officiating. Burial will be in the Anderson Flat Cemetery with pallbearers and honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 17, 2005 issue: Charles D. THRASHER of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 62 years old. Mr. THRASHER was born December 11, 1942 at Claremore, Oklahoma to Harold and Clemmie FISHER THRASHER. Mr. THRASHER was a disabled veteran of the United State Army who served in the Viet Nam War. He was a U. S. Army Ranger, a mem- Chapter 36 and the VFW Post 1341. He was a native American Indian and was a member of the Cherokee Nation. Survivors include his three daughters; one brother; and two grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral service and burial will private. No visitation has been scheduled. Arrangements are under the directions of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 24, 2005 issue: Charles D. THRASHER of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas he was 62 years old. Mr. THRASHER was born December 11, 1942 at Claremore, Oklahoma to Harold and Clemmie FISHER THRASHER. Mr. THRASHER was a disabled veteran of the United State Army who served in the Viet Nam War. He was a U. S. Army Ranger, a member of the Arkansas DAV, Chapter 36 and the VFW Post 1341. He was a native American Indian and was a member of the Cherokee nation. Survivors include three daughters; one brother; and two grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral service and burial will private. No visitation has been scheduled. Arrangements are under the directions of Burns Funeral Home of Yellville, Arkansas (870) 499-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 17, 2005 issue: Bernece JEFFERSON of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, February 10, 2005 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. She was 92 years old. Mrs. JEFFERSON was born August 16, 1912 at Brownsville, Texas to Amos Harrison and Daisy DOSHIER COWAN. On March 2, 1928, she married the late Lester JEFFERSON. Mrs. JEFFERSON was a housewife, lifetime resident of Marion County, Arkansas and member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. Survivors include her one son; two daughters; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Her parents; husband, Lester JEFFERSON; daughter, Elena JENKINS; brother, Abe and two sisters, Arlene OTT and Leta PETTY, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Saturday, February 12, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral Service was held Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Yellville First Baptist Church with five of her grandsons officiating. Burial followed in the Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with her grandson serving as pallbearers and with honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 17, 2005 issue: Danny William TABOR, 32, of Harmon, AR, died February 12, 2005 from injuries in an auto accident after visiting his 4-day-old son who is currently in the newborn intensive care unit at Cox South Hospital. Survivors include his girlfriend; his son; and his mother and step-father; one brother and his wife; his grandparents; two nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Roma TABOR. A memorial service is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in the Noah Tabor Survival Fund at P. O. Box 593, Harrison, AR 72602
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 17, 2005 issue: Marvine MADDEN of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Yellville. She was 76 years old. Mrs. MADDEN was born March 12, 1928 at Cozahome, Arkansas to James O. and Rosa Belle HUMPHREY AVEY. On March 29, 1948 she married Bill MADDEN. She was a retired retailer and restaurant owner and member of the First Baptist Church in Yellville. Survivors include her two sons and their wives; one daughter; one brother; two sister; eight grandchildren: and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Bill; five brothers, John, Leo, Gene, Tommy, and Jim; two sisters Edith and Vardie; and one grandchild, Brandy MADDEN preceded her in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 16, 2005 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Yellville, AR. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church, Yellville Food Closet or the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 17, 2005 issue: Earl Richard "Bud" CENTER of the Pine Mountain Community of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, February 13, 2005 in Yellville. He was 71 years old. Mr. CENTER was born December 12, 1933 at Colfax, Illinois to Earl Joseph and Ethel Belle PIRTLE CENTER. He was the owner and operator of the Mountain Hideaway Mini Storage and the former Mountain Hideaway Store. Mr. CENTER was a veteran of the United Sates Navy. He was a founding member of the Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, was involved in many improvements to the Pine Mountain Community as well as being instrumental in installation of a helipad at Pine Mountain. He was a member of the American Legion and attended the First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and his wife; one daughter and her husband; one brother; one sister; and three grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 16, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville with Brother William Reed Officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Midway Cemetery in Pine Mountain with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Pine Mountain VFD, 10 MC 8004, Yellville, AR 72687 or the Old Midway Cemetery, C/O Carl Peterson, 1944 MC 8012, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements are by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 24, 2005 issue: Juanita MCCALLA of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at her residence in Yellville. She was 74 years old. Mrs. MCCALLA was born June 18, 1930 in Rosewell, New Mexico to Bill and Myree MAYFIELD HELTON. She was married on May 20, 1976. Formerly of Springfield, Colorado, she was a resident of Marion County for one month. Survivors include her husband; one son; five daughters; two sisters; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Her parents; two sons, Donnie and Bobby THOMAS; and two sisters, Patty ZAMORA and Lois NORWOOD preceded her in death. Visitation was held Saturday, February 19, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service was held Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas with Brother Kent Goodall officiating. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 24, 2005 issue: Rhett WARREN of Lead Hill, Arkansas died Friday, February 18, 2005 at his home in Lead Hill. He was 50 years old. Mr. WARREN was born November 5, 1954 at Yellville, Arkansas to Virgil and Marietta JONES WARREN. He was married on May 18, 1993. He was employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife; a daughter; and three brothers. His parents and brother, Tommy, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Sunday, February 20, 2005 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Monday, February 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carroll Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Old Midway Cemetery in Yellville with pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 24, 2005 issue: Jay ROOK of Hope, Arkansas died Saturday, February 19, 2005 in Hempstead County, Arkansas from injuries sustained in an ambulance/train accident. He was born November 11, 1981 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was an EMT and worked for the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic in Hope, AR. ROOK was a member of the Shover Springs Baptist Church in Shover Springs, AR, a Police Explorer, an Eagle Scout and a member of the Civil War reenactments. Survivors include his mother; maternal grandmother; three uncles; one aunt; a special friend; and a number of cousins. The family received friends on Monday, February 21, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, AR. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 ata the First Baptist Church in Hope, Arkansas with Rev. Eric Barbaree and Rev. Wade Hood officiating. Burial followed in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, AR. Arrangements were by Brazze/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas (870) 777-6772.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 3, 2005 issue: Bill SETZER, age 75 of Fort Jones, California died Sunday February 20, 2005. He was born July 22, 1929 in Rush, Arkansas to Harve and Roka Bell (BEAVERS) SETZER. Mr. SETZER served in the US Air Force from March 7, 1952 until June 15, 1954. He was married on June 5, 1955 and settled in northern California where he worked in lumber and ranching until he retired. He is survived by his wife of the home and two sons; two daughters; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Pete, Sam, Hoyt, Charles, Carl and Paul and two sisters Juanita DAWS and Martha PENIGREE. Graveside services were held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Jones Cemetery.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 3, 2005 issue: Frank C. MAPLES of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, February 24, 2005 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. He was 78 years old. Mr. MAPLES was born March 17, 1926 at Alpena, Arkansas to Henry Clay and Amy Joanna AUMAM MAPLES. He was married on March 3, 1950. Mr. MAPLES was a retired electrician. He was a United State Army veteran and served in World War II. He was a member of the Flippin First Baptist Church and a member of the Local #700 IBW. Survivors include his wife; two sons and their wives; one daughter and her husband; two sisters; and six grandchildren. His parents and six brothers preceded him in death. Visitation was held Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral service was held Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Flippin with Brother Steve Martin officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery in Flippin Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 10, 2005 issue: Helen KEETER of Vallejo, California died Friday, February 25, 2005 at Sutter-Solano Medical Center in Vallejo. She was 87 years old. Mrs. KEETER was born November 15, 1917 in Minnesota. She was a retired restaurant cook. Survivors include her husband. Visitation was held Friday, March 4, 2005 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Funeral service was held Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Reverend Kent Goodall officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 31, 2005 issue: Michael Shawn DEEM, age 35, United States Army Specialist, died Friday February 25, 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq. Michael was born in Quantico, VA. He came to Brevard County in 1989 from Miami. He was a member at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife; father and step-mother; mother and step-father; his son; his step-son; his daughter; three step-sisters. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bryan DEEM. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Florida Memorial Funeral Home. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Military burial followed at Florida Memorial Gardens. Florida Memorial Funeral Home in Rockledge was in charge of arrangements.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 24, 2005 issue: Jackson "Jack" WICKERSHAM, 65, formerly of Yellville, Arkansas passed away at his home in Onaway, Michigan on February 26, 2005. He was Born November 21, 1939, to George Vernon "Doby" WICKERSHAM and Ella Leona STILL WICKERSHAM. Mr. WICKERSHAM was a retired professional artist and cook. He had lived the last few years in Onaway with his extended family. They were with him at the time of his death. He is survived by two sisters; two brothers; three nephews; five nieces; several great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, "Body" and Leona WICKERSHAM. Services were under the direction of Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway. Mr. WICKERSHAM was cremated. Cards and letters to the family may be sent to Betty Sue Wickersham, P. O. Box 195, Yellville, Arkansas, 92687.
Marion County, AR - 2005 Obituaries