Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 7, 2005 issue: Jason Heath MERRIMAN age 34, of Kimberling, Missouri and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas Died Sunday, April 3, 2005. Funeral service is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 7, 2005 issue: Janice RUCKER, age 58 of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at her home. She was born May 28, 1946, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Richard "Lee" and Mrs. DAVENPORT. She married on July 31, 1967. A dedicated homemaker, Mrs. RUCKER treasured her time and activities with her family and friends. She was member of the Mountain Home Church of Christ. Survivors are her husband of the home; three sons; her mother; three grandchildren and a fourth grandchild, due May 4th; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Eddie DAVENPORT. Visitation at Roller Funeral Home was from noon to 9:00 Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6-9. A Funeral Service will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the Mountain Home Church of Christ (College & North Streets) with interment to follow in DeSoto Cemetery, south of Yellville. Memorials may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Hospice of the Ozarks. Roller Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign Janice's guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 7, 2005 issue: Dorothy "Dottie" L. HUDDLESTON, age 47, of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mrs. HUDDLESTON was born May 18, 1957 at Covington, Kentucky to Carlos and Betty BIEL JOHNSON. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; two sons; two daughters; a brother; two sisters; and ten grandchildren. No local visitation is scheduled. Service will be held in Alexandria, Kentucky by Linnenman Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 7, 2005 issue: Clarice BROWN, 100, a resident of Harrison, Arkansas died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Holt Memorial Chapel with Rev. Duane Farris officiating. Visitation was from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 4 at the chapel. Burial was in Bruno Cemetery with pallbearers. The daughter of Joe and Clara (Williams) STOVALL was born Aug. 6, 1904, at Eros. She taught piano lessons for many years and loved to sew and quilt. She was an excellent cook and planted a vegetable garden as late as 2004 when she was 100 years old. She loved her family and had a servant's heart for them and her friends. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ott BROWN; five sisters Eunice HARRIS, Alpha ROSE, Gail ANNELER, Verlie STOVALL and Ona STOVALL, who died as an infant and two brothers, Paris and Onis STOVALL. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands; two sisters; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 14, 2005 issue: Shirley LINCK, age 66, of Flippin, Arkansas passed peacefully at her home Thursday morning, April 7, 2005. Mrs. LINCK was born September 18, 1938 in Rea Valley, Arkansas to William and Jocie BOYD CUNNINGHAM. She was a member of the Flippin Christian Church. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many and treasured her time with family and friends. She enjoyed watching her sons race and was a lifelong fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. She wil be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her husband of 47 years; three sons and their spouses; nine grandchildren; three brothers; one sister; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to a memorial service Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Flippin Christian Church with Pastor Russ Dunham officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Flippin Christian Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 14, 2005 issue: Jason Heath MERRIMAN, age 34, of Kimberling City, Missouri and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2004 near Ridgedale, Missouri. Jason was born on January 23, 1971 in Yellville, Arkansas. Jason was superintendent for Champion Builders, Inc. based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a master carpenter and true leader. He was not afraid to make and executive decision at any level. The number one thing in Jason's life was his soul mate and his children. Even the responsibilities of everyday life could not take away for the love he felt for his wife and children. Everyone who knew Jason knew this. Jason spent several summers in Alaska working with his brother. When work days were done, many hours were spent running the Tanana River, "supercubbin" with Mikey and enjoying the outdoors of Alaska. In the short amount of time Jason spent here on earth, he made countless friends. His presence here with us will be truly missed. Jason is survived by his wife; son; stepson; daughter; stepdaughter; father; mother; brother; sister; parental grandmother; and two grandchildren. His paternal grandfather, Guy MERRIMAN; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Alma HARRIS; and aunt, Donnie Sue MERRIMAN JENKINS, preceded him in death. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas with Reverend Carroll Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Peel Cemetery in Peel, AR. Visitation was at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2005 with pallbearers. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Mr. Frank RESSLER, 79, of Yellville passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. A memorial service was 11:00 am Saturday, April 16 at the Caney Church of Christ with Minister Jeff Crawford officiating and John Cancer giving the Eulogy. Mr. RESSLER was born to Joseph and Rose (GOZ) RESSLER on January 11, 1926 in Delray, Michigan. He served in the U. S. Navy as a tailgunner and radioman on a P-138 during World War II. He married his lifelong companion on September 10, 1966 in Dearborn, Michigan and they enjoyed 38 years of marriage, together at home and at work - a pet and pet supplies store in Michigan, until retirement in 1984. Frank and his wife moved to the area in 1991, and have remained since. Frank is survived by his wife of the home; one son James and his wife with his granddaughter; and his sister; his sister-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joseph. Memorial may be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks or the American Cancer Society. The family is assisted by Roller Funeral Home, online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Alice Marion CHEEVER of Norfork, Arkansas died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at her home in Norfork, Arkansas. She was 82 years old. Mrs. CHEEVER was born on March 25, 1923 at Wrightstown, Wisconsin to George and Barbara KENFERS MANDERS. She was a housewife and member of the St. Andrews Catholic Church in Yellville, Arkansas. She had been a resident of Arkansas since 1972. Survivors include her daughter; adopted son; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Clyde CHEEVER 1994. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Father Wilferd Okorchukwa officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Joseph W. BARNES (Papa Joe) of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 16, 2005. He was 86 years old. He was born March 16, 1919 at Newark, Arkansas to Joseph George BARNES and Rena FINCH BARNES. He was the 2nd of 5 boy, 3 of whom have preceded him in death. Mr. BARNES first came to Marion County to work in the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Buffalo Point. After his service in the CCC was completed, he continued to reside in Marion County for the remainder of his life. He married Mary Willodean SMITH on April 7, 1941 whom he met while working in the CCC. A little over 2 months after they were married, he was drafted to serve in World War II. He was a member of the 11th Infantry, 3rd Army. He served in the Army for four years and one month. His 25-month tour of service in the European Theater included Iceland, Normandy, Northern France and Germany. He mentioned that the reason we won the war is that we had men who knew what it was like to be hungry and cold and keep going. He remembered that he once had to go 90 days in combat without being able to change clothes. He recalled when General George Patton arrived in a small plane to address the Third Army. He told them that the Third Army had been 'selected" to take Berlin and that they were going to get the job done as quickly as possible. He recalled the positive impact that General Patton had on the men of the Third Army and the "colorful" language that he used. Mr. BARNES was awarded a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, the American Defense Service Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was wounded twice during his time in combat. After being wounded the second time, he was sent back to the United States where he spent several months in the hospital recovering from a leg wound. After he was healed, he returned to Marion County where he and his wife continued their life together, which had been abruptly interrupted by the war. His oldest daughter had been born while he was in the service. They had four daughters. He built a grocery store at the fork of Highways 14 and 268, which is the entry into the Buffalo Point National Park. His wife, Willodean, ran the store and Joe ventured into another business for himself. He bought the Buffalo River fishing resort and ran that business until he retired and sold the business. Prior to owning the fishing resort and the store, he had traveled across the country as a construction superintendent overseeing the building of locks and dams. He built the campground where Highway 14 crosses the Buffalo River. He built the business that he purchased from 15 jon boats to 6 leaky canoes into the largest canoe rental on the Buffalo River. At one time he had over 160 canoes in operation. However, after the long and futile feud with the Nation Park Service (the park had changed from Buffalo River State Park to Buffalo Point National Park, he was issued 120 canoe permits and moved his business from the Highway 14 bridge to across the highway from the grocery store that he had built and renamed the Business Barnes Canoe Rental (know known as Wild Bill Outfitters). In addition to canoe and cabin rentals, he provided a guided fishing service that developed a reputation as the finest in the area. His understanding of the River, which could rise violently and dramatically in a short period of time during the rainy season, enabled many campers and canoeists to avoid dangerous situations. On one occasion when the river was on one of its notorious rises, he was responsible for the dramatic rescue of a woman whose legs were trapped under the seat of an overturned canoe. The river was rising rapidly and in a short time the woman would be under water. The rangers of the National Park Service who had been informed about the crisis came to the bridge and told Joe that they were going to Yellville and find a rescue team to help the woman. Joe told the Park Rangers "boys there ain't no help in Yellville, you might as well hightail it back up the river and help that woman or she might drown. Afer motoring up the river for some distance, he and two other men, after realizing that they could not free the canoe, and breaking a hack saw blade trying to saw the seat supports, managed to pull the canoe seat out with brute force, free the woman and take her to safety in their jon boat. Mike Mills, owner and operator of BOC a similar business on the Buffalo River in Ponca, Arkansas stated, "Joe BARNES was my mentor." Mr. BARNES was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Willodean, three brothers, Jerel, James and Kenneth. Survivors include his four daughters, a brother and ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the Upper Pavilion at Buffalo Point Nation Park on Thursday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m. with Amos Davenport and Junior Shipman officiating. He was a member of the Mull Church of Christ. He loved us dearly and we loved him dearly. In Lieu of Flowers: Please make donations to DeSoto Cemetery, c/o David Sewell, 194 MC 6087, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Paul M. ANHALT, age 74, of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 16, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. ANHALT was born August 12, 1930 in Waverly, Iowa to Martin B. and Lula INGERSOLL ANHALT. He was married on October 21, 1950. He had been a resident of Marion County for the past two and one-half years moving here from Wilburn, Arkansas. He was a member of the Tripoli VFW and the Bull Shoals VFW. Survivors include his wife; numerous nieces and nephews; one brother and wife; one sister; one sister-in-law; and two brothers-in-law. A memorial mass will be Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 12:00 noon at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Yellville with Father Gregory Hart officiating. Burial will be private. No visitation is scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Ola TREAT age 85, of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Gassville Nursing Center in Gassville, Arkansas. Mrs. TREAT was born January 6, 1920 near Rea Valley, Arkansas to John Henry and Cora Bell NEWTON JEFFERSON. On January 24, 1941, she married Shelby TREAT. Mrs. TREAT was a housewife and homemaker. She was a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. Survivors include her two sons and their wives; two brothers; one sister; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 19, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Yellville First Baptist Church with Brother Tim Cypert officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery with pallbearers and honorary pallberaers. Memorials may be made to: Yellville First Baptist Church, PO Box 466, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Julia E. PESTOW of Peel, Arkansas was born on December 30, 1917 and passed away on April 18, 2005. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and later moved to Goshen, Indiana where she met and married Carl P. PESTOW in 1939. Mrs. PESTOW sang professionally on the radio with Ronald Reagan and numerous other celebrities. She also performed with the Big Bands and was known as "The Irish Colleen." One of her proudest accomplishments was that she was one of the original members of the Peel Fire Department. Mrs. PESTOW wrote articles for "The Mountain Echo" for many years and signed off, "Always a Hat!" She is survived by "BJ", one son, three daughters, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers. She will be missed by a loving family. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Burns Funeral Home with Reverend Carroll Johnson officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Rudolph "Rudy" W. JOHNSTON of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, April 18, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 81 years old. Mr. JOHNSTON was born March 18, 1924 at Vilonia, Arkansas to Albert S. and Gertrude M. SPARDLIN JOHNSTON. In 1947, her married Wanda MCCRACKEN. Mr. JOHNSTON was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Flippin First Christian Church and former member (30 year) of the Flippin City Council. He was a retired Flippin fireman with 20 years of service and a veteran of WWII. Survivors include his sons, two sons and their wives; a daughter and her husband; a brother; a nephew; and grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren. His wife, Wanda, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 20, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday April 21, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Flippin First Christian Church with Russ Dunham and Brother Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Flippin Cemetery with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Flippin Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: Funeral services for Mr. R. H. "Perk" Hurst, age 73 of Flippin, Arkansas will be at 10 AM Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Flippin. Visitation was held Wednesday from noon until 9:00 PM at the Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends 6:00-8:00 PM. Mr. Hurst passed away April 18, 2005 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hurst was born September 16, 1931 in Buffalo, AR to Wayne and Ethel MARCHANT HURST. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime area resident. He married Inez CROWNOVER on September 12, 1970 in Flippin. He worked for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as a game warden until retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Flippin. Survivors include one step-son; one daughter; three stepdaughters; three brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and on sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Inez, sister Sharon ADAMS and brother Bob HURST. Sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are by the Roller Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 21, 2005 issue: James David "J. D." MOFFET, age 71, of Summit, Arkansas died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at his home in Summit, Arkansas. Mr. MOFFET was born March 24, 1934 in Gashland, Missouri to Delmar David and Freda WILSON MOFFET. He was married on August 21, 1954. Mr. MOFFET moved to Marion County in 1987 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a retired corn miller for a milling company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also, he drove a dump truck for Madden Trucking in Yellville, AR. He was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife; two sons; one daughter and her husband; three brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. MOFFET's extended family included many. His parents, brother Robert and sisters Stella and Virginia preceded him in death. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas with Reverend Vince Daniels officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas 870-449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 28, 2005 issue: David A. HODNETT, age 54, of Summit, Arkansas died Wednesday April 20, 2005 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. HODNETT was born August 29, 1950 at Graham, Texas to Harvey David and Mrs. HODNETT. On October 26, 1973, her married Connie Sue PAXTON. He was employed as a construction laborer. Survivors include his daughter; mother; three brothers; and two grandchildren. His wife, Connie "Susie" HODNETT; father, Harvey David HODNETT; and grandson Tyler MARTIN, preceded him in death. Graveside service was held Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit, Arkansas with David Adkins officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 28, 2005 issue: Leslie "Les" Charles RIKERD, 82, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away April 20, 2005 at Mountain Home. A "Gathering of Friends" was held on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home. Military honors were by North Central Arkansas Veterans Council and the American Legion Post #52 will serve as Honor Guard. Mr. RIKERD was born to Alva Edwin RIKERD and Amelia J. SPRAGUE RIKERD on May 5, 1922 at Goodrich, Michigan. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during World War II. He was married on September 2, 1950 at Bay City, Michigan. During his working career, Les was a tool and die maker for 36 1/2 years at Pontiac Motors for General Motors at Pontiac, Michigan. In July 1991, Les and his wife moved from Members, New Mexico to Bull Shoals. Les was a member of American Legion Post #52, enjoyed fishing and hunting, tending his tomato plants and his flowerbeds. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years; two sons; two daughters; eight grandchildren; and one son-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Anita ROLSTON and Amy June RIKERD, two brothers and a sister. Instead of flowers, he would want memorials to go to the American Legion Post #52 to help other people. Arrangements were by Twin lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 28, 2005 issue: Majorie Mae SCULLAWL, age 80, of Summit, Arkansas died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. Ms. SCULLAWL was born March 16, 1925 at Shawnee, Wisconsin to Alvin & Irene LOUCKIE ANDERSEN. She was a retired Register Nurse, an ordained minister and a cosmetologist. Survivors include her son; two daughters; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her parents, one son and a sister preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Reverend Danny Spence officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 28, 2005 issue: Ulane Leon "Sweet Cream" CHANEY, age 78, of Flippin, Arkansas died Saturday, April 23, 2005 at his home in Flippin. Mr. CHANEY was born January 2, 1927 at Carney Branch, Missouri to Noah Abraham and Dola Beulah SWEARINGEN CHANEY. He was married on March 12, 1945. He was a retired farmer/rancher. Survivors include his wife; four sons and their wives; three daughters and thier husbands; four brothers; one sister; 29 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. His parents, son Brad CHANEY, brother Roy CHANEY, sister Bonnie BODEN, granddaughter Crystal Carmen CHANEY and grandson Todd Allen CHANEY preceded him in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 26 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James Foster officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Cemetery in Flippin, AR 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 April 28, 2005 issue: Mrs. Billie Joyce LOCKETT, 72, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Saturday evening, April 23, 2005 at Mountain Home. There will be a private family graveside service at 4:00 p.m. at Howard's Ridge Cemetery in Howard's Ridge, Missouri. Billie Joyce JOHNSON was born to Dennis and Dona KIRBY JOHNSON on September 10, 1932 at Reno, Arkansas. On December 22, 1948, she married Louis R. LOCKETT in St. Louis, Missouri. During their married life, Mrs. LOCKETT was a ward secretary for many years at Corning Hospital before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, writing poetry, her flower garden and her church, Twin Lakes Baptist. She is survived by her daughter; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers. Her parents, three of her children, Edwin LOCKETT of West Plains, Cindy LEWIS of West Plains and Richard LOCKETT of St. Louis, four sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (870) 445-4257
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 5, 2005 issue: Webb "W. B." ROBERTS, age 80, of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at his home in Yellville, Arkansas. Mr. ROBERTS was born April 28, 1924 at St. Paul Minnesota to Albert John and Ida E. BOWERING ROBERTS. He was married on November 30, 1947. He was a retired truck driver. Mr. ROBERTS was a WWII Army veteran and life member of the VFW Post 3246 in Mountain Home. He was a teamster for 30 years and a member of Local 325. He sold real estate for Century 21. He enjoyed racing cars. Survivors include his wife; four sons; five daughters; 28 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday, April 29, 2004 [2005] from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville. Funeral service was held at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Clayton Clark officiating. Burial was in the Willwood Burial Park in Rockford, IL. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 5, 2005 issue: Paul H. ADAMS, 92 of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Marion County Nursing Home. He was born January 11, 1913 in Pyatt, Arkansas to John Quincy and Nellie Jane SMITH ADAMS. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Assemblies of God. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary ADAMS, two sons, Jacky ADAMS and Ricky ADAMS, one daughter, Virginia GREER, three brothers, Jay ADAMS, Winford ADAMS and Harold ADAMS, one grandson, Billy ADAMS; and fourteen half brothers and sisters. Survivors include three sons; one daughter; one brother; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 4:00 P.M. at the Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. The family received friends on Wednesday from 2 until 3:30 pm at the Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale.
Marion County, AR - 2005 Obituaries