Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 5, 2006 issue: Lois Katharynn BROOMHALL, age 84, of Keokuk, Iowa died Monday evening, October 2, 2006 at River Hills in Keokuk, Iowa. Mrs. BROOMHALL was born January 24, 1922 in Flippin, Arkansas to John K. and Jane DUGGINS REA. She married J. Russell BROOMHALL on December 27, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1997. She and her husband, Russell, were employed at the Lee County Home from 1974 to 1956. From 1956 to 1959, she worked as a nurses aide at Graham Hospital. She and her husband were Superintendent and Marton of the Lee County Home from 1960 to 1975. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross - Keokuk Chapter, Keokuk Area Hospital Auxiliary, and Historical Society. She loved to work with troubled children. She was a past recipient of Woman of Achievement from B.P.W. She loved animals, especially cats. She loved NASCAR and was a Bill Elliott fan. Survivors include her daughter of Keokuk, IA; three step-granddaughters, one of Hamilton, IL,one of St. Cloud, FL and one of Phoenix, AZ; 8 step great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law of Kahoka; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Linda Kay, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Friday, October 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at DeJong's Funeral Home with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial will be at Keokuk National Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2006 until 8:00 p.m. at DeJong's Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter in Ft. Madison, Iowa; City of Christmas in Keokuk, Iowa or Victory Junction Gang. Online condolences may be left at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of DeJong's Funeral Home in Keokuk, Iowa (319) 524-2340.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 5, 2006 issue: Billy Jack TABER, SR., age 54, of Flippin Arkansas died Monday, October 2, 2006 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. TABER was born March 27, 1952 at Bay, Arkansas. He was the son of Mr. TABER and the late Wanda WILLIAMS TABER. Mr. TABER worked for Cessna Manufacturing Co. before moving to Flippin. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of Flippin, AR; father of Flippin, AR; a son of Hutchinson, KS; a daughte of MT; a stepson of Mountain Home, AR; a stepdaughter of Gassville, AR; four brothers, one of Flippin, AR, Jone of Hutchinson, KS, one of Trumann, AR and one of Longview, TX; four sisters, one of Rivervale, AR, one of Flippin, AR, one of Trumann, AR and one of Alma CO; and nine grandchildren. His mother, Wanda and stepson, David WEIS, preceded him in death. Visitation will be held at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville on Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Services will be Friday, October 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas with Brother James Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas with pallbearers. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 12, 2006 issue: Connie Mac HURST, age 71, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at his home. Mr. HURST was born in Yellville on May 24, 1935. He was the son of the late Cecil I. & Maggie (WOOD) HURST. He was a Yellville native and a member of the First Baptist Church of Yellville. He served in the US Army, and was the Vice President of Operations for Brown & Root Construction Company, opening offices for Brown & Root throughout the World. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his sister, of Shreveport, Louisiana. His parents preceded him in death. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Yellville First Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Canary officiating. A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2006 at BurnsFuneral Home in yellville. Burial will be at the Layton Cemetery in Yellville with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association. For online condolences go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 12, 2006 issue: Juanita Ruth WHITESIDE, age 82 of Bellefonte, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. She was born July 11, 1924 in Dodd City, AR a daughter of Arthur and Nellie (CLARK) QUIGLEY. Her father, Arthur QUIGLEY and her mother, NELLIE QUIGLEY ROGErS, preceded her in death along with her first husband, Elnor NEWMAN and her second husband, Eulis WHITESIDE; a son, Richard WHITESIDE; a granddaughter, Brenda Kay THOMAS; two brothers, Tommy and Doyne "Bud" QUIGLEY; and two sisters, Anna Sue and Emma Rue QUIGLEY. Juanita was a devoted member of the Bellefonte United Methodist Church where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and having fellowship with the women's group. She also enjoyed piecing quilts, crocheting, and spending time with her ever-growing family. She worked over thirty years as a nursing assistant, twenty years of which was at NARMC. Suvivors are her seven children, one of Brumright, OK, one of Zinc, AR, one of Sands Springs, OK, one of Claremore, OK, one of Everton, AR, two of Harrison, AR, one of Snowball, AR; her brothers and sisters; thirty-seven grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Service were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Davis Smith and Rev. John Wedaman officiating. Burial was in the Bellefonte Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Visitation was from 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 12, 2006 issue: Ron L. HARRIS, age 64, of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, October 8, 2006. Mr. HARRIS was born August 6, 1942 at Falls City, Nebraska to Roland and Camille DURFEE HARRIS. He had lived in the area for the past 24 years moving from Hastings, Nebraska. He was in different forms of sales throughout his life. He was a realtor in Mountain Home for several years and an antique dealer with his wife. He graduated Cum laude from Midland Lutheran College and was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. Survivors include his wife of Yellville, AR; two sons, one of Mountain Home, AR and one of Dallas, TX; a brother of Falls City, NE; four grandchildren; nephews of Harrison, AR; of Colorado; and his special dog companions, Willie and Prissy. His parents and brother, Ricky, preceded him in death. There will be no service or visitation and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be made to the Human Society of Marion County. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 19, 2006 issue: Ernestine "Tina" DILLARD NOELLER, age 87, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006. She was born May 7, 1919 in Yellville, Arkansas a daughter of C. D. DILLARD and Elizabeth "Lizzy" WILLIAMS DILLARD. She was retired from the C&H Sugar Company in Crockett, California and K-Mart. She was a member of the Downtown Church of Christ. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, of San Leandro, CA; brother and sister-in-law of Greenbrier, AR; two sisters, one of Morrilton, AR and one of Harrison, AR; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2006 at Sota Cemetery near Yellville, Arkansas with Mr. Ted Knight officiating and pallbearers. Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, Arkansas (501) 354-4575.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 26, 2006 issue: Eula Faye SMITH age 52, of Royse City, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Ms. SMITH was born at Harrison, Arkansas on November 7, 1953. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. HUSKEY. She had lived in Arlington, Texas for the past 25 years and just recently moved to Royse City, Texas. She was the owner/operator of a bookkeeping service. She was a member of Lone Rock Baptist Church in Norfork, Arkanasas, member of the Elks Lodge #2118 in Arlington, Texas, member of Girls, Inc. in Arlington, Texas, she was on the Board of Directors at Chamber of Commerce in both Arlington and Royse City, Texas and a member of Rotary Club in Royse City, Texas. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend to all. Survivors include her parents of St. Joe, AR; a son of Everton, AR; a daughter of San Angelo, TX; a boyfriend Royxe City, Texas; three brothers, one of Benton, AR, one of Norfork, AR and one of Eros, AR; two sisters, one of Norfork, AR and one of St. Joe, AR; one grandchild of Everton, AR; two step-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. A service was at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2006 at the Tomahawk Baptist Church in St. Joe with Bro. Danny Pomeroy officiating. Burial was at Tomahawk Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas. Pallbearers were present. Honorary Pallbearers will be David WATTS and Rickey COLLIER. Memorials may be made to Girls, Inc., 2820 Matlock Road, Arlington, TX 76015.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 26, 2006 issue: Services for Karen Sue STONE, age 55, of Flippin, Arkansas will be private. Mrs. STONE died Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. STONE was born January 28, 1951, at Charleston, West Virginia, to Henry and Geneva ROWH GIRGIL. She was married on May 16, 1972, at Gainesville, Missouri. She worked for Twin Lakes Nursing Center and lived in Flippin since moving from Charleston, West Virginia, in 1972. She enjoyed playing bingo, working puzzles, country music, video games and fishing. She is survived by her husband of Flippin, AR; two sons, one of Snow, AR and one of Bellefonte, AR; two daughters, one of Flippin, AR and one of Gassville, MO; seven grandchildren; six brothers, three sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funderal Directors. Visit an online obituary and guest book at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 26, 2006 issue: Jim D. REED, of Harrison, died October 21, 2006, at the Hilltop Nursing Center at the age 100. He was born September 7, 1906, at Yellville, Arkansas, a son of Samuel Jessie and Lillian REED. He was an auto mechanic and a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret REED, one son, Sam REED, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law of Harrison, AR; a sister of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday October 23, 2006, at Holt Memorial Chapel with Dr. Tommy Turner officiating. Burial was in the Flippin Cemetery. Visitation was from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel. With pallbearers.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 26, 2006 issue: Leslie Leon DODD, age 55, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Monday, October 23, 2006 in the Mountain Home. Mr. DODD was born at Harrison, Arkansas on June 24, 1951. He was the son of Mrs. DODD and the late Leon William DODD. Mr. DODD was a retired Cano owner/operator on the Buffalo National River. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, a former member of Ralph-Caney Fire Department and a past member of Buffalo National River Canoe Operators Association. Survivors include his mother of Mountain Home, AR; a son of Mountain Home, AR; a daughter of Greenbrier, AR; two sisters, one of Mountain Home, AR and one of Willard, OH; and two grandchildren, of Greenbrier, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon. Visitation was heldon Wednesday, October 25, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. A service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Burns Chapel in Yellville with Joe Connior and Mike Mills officiating. Interment will be at Bruno Cemetery. With pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to: Bruno Cemetery Fund or Hospice House of Mountain Home, 774 Long Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 2, 2006 issue: Marian E. "Babe" ANDREWS BALL, age 56, of Rockford, Illinois died Monday, October 23, 2006, at 12:12 a.m. with her loved ones by her side and is with the Lord. Born Jan. 31, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, she was the daughter of George W. and Mrs. ANDREWS. She married her high school love on June 22, 1968. Employed 20 years for Rockford Board of Education at Page Park School as a paraprofessional and loved the children and friends and family there. Babe loved her husband, three sons and dearly grandchildren and her daughter-in-law too. And hoped to find the good out of any situation if it was in the Lords hands. Faith is the only way! Thanks to good friends and family. She loved her dogs and home. Her mom and sisters helped so much through her life along with Jerry and the three boys, Mike, Brady and Ryan. Thanks to you all, see you later. God bless you always. Love to all I know and who knew me. Survivors she will see later in the Lord's time are husband and friend: two sons and their wives and their children. Love to you all! Her mother, of Yellville, Ark.; three sisters, one of Yellville Ark., one of Texas, one of Machensey Park, IL; a brother of Rockford IL; brothers-in-law one of Cherry Valley IL., one of Wisconsin; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. Thanks to all my extended family at Page Park School and Central Christian Church. They all hae been an added blessing to me. Thanks to Dr.Tillery and Dr. Edwards. Predeceased by father, George ANDREWS; sister, Vicky ZANDER; father and mother-in-law, Leonard and Beatrice THRASHER. Service was held Friday, October 27, at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory LTD. 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Burial was in Willwood Cemetery. www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 9, 2006 issue: Gordon Elmer MERRICK, age 86, of Midway, Arkansas died on Sunday, October 29, 2006 in Meridian, Texas. Mr. MERRICK was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on April 26, 1920. He was the son of the late Clifford and Dora BROWN MERRICK. Mr. MERRICK was a retired construction contractor and a member of the Mountain Home Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law of Pacific Grove, CA; and his grandson. A service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2006 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Bishop Ray Postelwait officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas. Pallbearers were present. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 9, 2006 issue: Mary Louise BEASLEY RANDLE, age 87, went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, at her home in Summit on October 29, 2006. She was born September 20, 1919 in Swedeborg, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lena BEASLEY, six brothers and her husband, Claude Victor RANDLE. She is survived by her four children;three grandchildren; four great grandchildren and three brothers. Arrangements and cremation were by Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 2, 2006 issue: Libby Jane DEAN, age 102 of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Marion County Nursing Center in Yellville. Mrs. DEAN was born August 21, 1904 at Rush, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late John Hugh and Lilly Florence GENTRY HAND. She married George DEAN on March 14, 1932. Mr. Dean preceded her in death on June 9, 1965. She was a lifetime resident of Marion County and a member of the Yellville Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her nieces, one of Yellville, AR, one of Rogers, AR and one of Gepp, AR; nephews, one of Yellville, AR, one of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and one of Yellville, AR; and several great nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband, George DEAN, one brother and five sisters preceded her in death. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville with Brother James Foster officiating. No visitation is scheduled. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 9, 2006 issue: Services for John D. MORRISON, age 75, of Summit, Arkansas will be private. Mr. MORRISON died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at Mountain Home. Mr. MORRISON was born March 18, 1931, at Norphlet, Arkansas to Charlie and Amy MCMAIN MORRISON. He married on November 8, 1942, at Yuma, Arizona. He was a signal engineer who worked at Entergy for 23 years. Mr. MORRISON was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He lived in Summit since moving from Pine Bluff in 1992. He was an avid fisherman and gardener Survivors include his wife of Summit, AR; one daughter of Bartlett, TN; one son of Burleson, TX; give grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or charity of choice. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Visit an online obituary and guest book at birbyboaz.com.
Marion County, AR - 2006 Obituaries