James Philip Piearcy

Philip Piearcy, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on Thursday, August 31, 1939 to Philip Anderson and Elsie Keen Piearcy in Hugo, Oklahoma. 

Philip lived his life with strong Christian values and attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Mena. He served proudly in the United States Army. Philip worked hard on the pipeline and later became a truck driver. He owned and operated B&P Trucking out of Russellville and enjoyed driving his 1995 Black Peterbilt. Philip loved his children and adored his wife. In his free time, he liked to play Moon. Philip was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jana Marshall; one brother, David Piearcy; and one sister, Cleta Rose.

Philip is survived by his loving wife, Beth Piearcy of Mena; one son, Neal Lovell of Madison, Alabama; two daughters, Dedra Espinoza of San Antonio, Texas, and Patti Wildbur of DeQueen; two brothers, Bob Piearcy of Mena, and Jackie Piearcy of Ola; two sisters, Vernie Jill Smith of Mena, and Geraldine Funderburk of Mena; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Andy Arnold and Brother David Austin officiating. Interment will follow in the Daniel Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday before the service at 10:00 A.M. 

Pallbearers are Carlos Espinoza, Eddie Oliver, Greg Norman, Todd Piearcy, Rick Espinoza, and Mike Harwood.

Honorary Pallbearers are Greg Smith, Mike Callahan, and Paul Piearcy.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com 

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Eddie Gene Martin

Eddie Gene Martin, age 60, of Mena, Arkansas, died peacefully Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on Sunday, October 12, 1958 to Donald Gene and Margaret Martin in Carthage, Missouri.

Eddie worked for Michel's Pipeline, long time union worker out of Labor Local 534 and McGraw Construction. He was always a diligent hard worker. Eddie built a beautiful house for his wife, whom he loved deeply, to enjoy their retired years together. He enjoyed mowing his yard, playing on his tractor, hunting and fishing. Most of all, he loved his children and grandchildren and took great joy in every moment spent with them. Eddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Connie Martin; and one grandson, Logen Martin.

Eddie is survived by his wife Charlene Martin of Mena; one son and daughter in law, Barry Martin and Pam Nass of Winchester, Ohio; one daughter and son in law, Candace and Chad Ayers of Mason, Ohio; one brother, Chris Martin of Rogers, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Kylie Martin, Marissa Ayers, Chesten Martin, and Stephen Gibson; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 30, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Union Mission Church in Pine Ridge, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. 

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

11-26-18 11:50 a.m. kawx.org 

Sybil Lou Shrum

Sybil Lou Shrum, age 80 of Mena, Arkansas, died, Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her home. She was born on Saturday, June 25, 1938 to Robert Lee and Vivian Perry Cottman in Mena, Arkansas. 

Sybil was a Godly woman of the Baptist faith. She owned and operated the Ozark Inn for twenty-two years and served on the Mena Police Department in the 1970s. Sybil especially loved her family and beloved dog, "Tiny". She enjoyed collecting Irises and raising Pekingese dogs. Sybil was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Karlton Parnell; one son in law, John Brown; one brother, Bobby Cottman; and one sister, Maggie Cottman. 

Sybil is survived by her husband, Loyd Shrum of Mena; one daughter, Karla Brown of Mena; two grandchildren, Chris Parnell of Yocana, and Curtis Parnell of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Concord Cemetery in Ink, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. No visitation is planned at this time. 

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

11-26-18 11:13 a.m. kawx.org 

Donald Ray Thomas Sr.

Donald Ray Thomas Sr., age 85, of Mena, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, October 3, 1933 to Morris Sheppard and Bulah Lou McKeever in Board Camp, Arkansas. 

Donald was a hard working, honest Christian man. He proudly served in the United States Army. Caring for his animals on a daily basis was always at the top of his list and he enjoyed watching Nascar, his favorite driver being the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. Donald adored his wife and family and enjoyed every minute he could spend with them. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Susan Lawson and Rose Thomas and one brother, Junior Thomas. 

Donald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beverly Thomas of Mena; three sons, Donald Thomas Jr. of Mena, Edward Thomas of Kingsville, Missouri, and Timothy Thomas of Sedalia, Missouri; two daughters, Angela Thomas of Jasper, Texas, and Karin Lidberg of Ft. Myers, Florida; two sisters, Gail Ferguson of Pineland, Texas, and Sharon Sloat of Jasper, Texas; seventeen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Board Camp Cemetery in Board Camp, Arkansas with Brother Colton Herrington officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. 

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

11-26-18 11:10 a.m. kawx.org

Bettye Carol Rodriguez

Bettye Carol Rodriguez, age 77 of Mena, Arkansas, died, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Monday, April 4, 1941 to Hershal Everett and Edna Josephine Stone Rusher in Butterfield, Arkansas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, David Rusher. 

Bettye is survived by her loving companion of 32 years, Butch Davis; one daughter, Tracy Richards of Fayetteville; four sisters, Catherine Crabtree of Thompson Falls, Montana, Sharon Nix of Malvern, Judith Mutter of Hot Springs, and Cheryl Poole of Hot Springs; one granddaughter, Summer Richards of Belton, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Interment is to follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Cooper Cemetery in Malvern, Arkansas. Visitation will be Saturday morning before the service starting at 10:00 A.M. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her memory be made to "The Tree of Life", an organization funding healthcare career scholarships to local students. Donations can be made to the Mena Regional Support Foundation, P.O. Box 1526, Mena, AR 71953.

Pallbearers will be Ric Poole, Bobby Scott, Robert Austin, Blake Gray, Ian Poole, and Skyler Hix.

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11-21-18 4:05 p.m. kawx.org 

Dorothy Lea Dollarhyde

Dorothy Dollarhyde, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas, died, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Mena. She was born on Saturday, December 21, 1929 to William and Nancy Lee Ketcher Russell in Miami, Oklahoma. 

Dorothy loved her family and spending time with them. She was a homemaker and loved to sew for her family and cook. Some of her family's favorite dishes were her cornbread dressing at Thanksgiving and her chocolate gravy and hot biscuits in the morning. Dorothy loved going to church and was of the Pentecostal faith. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy Dollarhyde; five sons, Donald Dollarhyde, Mark Dollarhyde, Roy Dollarhyde Jr., Ross Dollarhyde, and Jody Dollarhyde; two daughters, Nancy lane and Rebecca Dollarhyde; and fourteen brothers and sisters which included five sets of twins, Jessie and Jasper, Paul and Pauline, Alice and Dallas, Pearl and Earl, Lee and Leona, as well as William, Gracie, Helen, and Maxine.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Matthew Dollarhyde of Alabama; her daughter, Michelle Rosson of Mena; twenty seven grandchildren, sixty two great grandchildren; twenty-four great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Elm Cemetery in Leach, Oklahoma under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be general. 

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

11-16-18 4:18 p.m. kawx.org 

Betty Jean Ward

Betty Jean Ward, age 80, of Mena, Arkansas, died, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Mena Regional Health System. She was born on Thursday, November 25, 1937 to George Silas and Sarah Ella Atchley Weatherby in Mena, Arkansas. 

Betty loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith. Some of Betty’s hobbies included spending time working on genealogy and crocheting. She worked as an LPN at Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab for fifteen years before retiring in 2000. Betty liked to listen to Gospel music and spend time with her beloved dog, Ozzy. She was a member of the Daughter's of the American Revolution. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd Richard Ward and her brother Johnny Weatherby. 

Betty is survived by her five sons, Michael Ward, Gary Ward, Keith Ward, Jason Ward all of Mena and Brian Ward of Loogootee, Indiana; two daughters, Karen Ward of Mena and Ellen Thacker of County Line, Oklahoma; her sister, Edith McAllister of Fayetteville, Arkansas; eighteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Interment will follow in the Rocky Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Aaron Haney, Jake Ward, Josh Hulliberger, Shane Thacker, Jared Thacker, Sean Ward and Lance Wittwer.

11-15-18 5:41 p.m. kawx.org

Robert Albert Genzel Jr.

Robert Albert Genzel Jr., age 76, of Vandervoort, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on Monday, March 9, 1942 to Robert Albert Genzel Sr. and Porter Reis "Penny" Nelms Genzel in Dallas, Texas.

Robert, also affectionately known as "Dad, Daddy, Bob, Bobby, Papa and Willy Bob" by his closest family and friends was a loving husband to our dear mom Ann, father of 4, grandfather of 12, brother, uncle and a great friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Our Dad has left us a legacy of what it means to be a husband and loving caretaker to our Mom. What it means to be a daddy and papa to his kids and his grandkids. The importance of family traditions, laughter & making memories that will not only last our lifetime but will be passed on from generation to generation.

He was a hardworking man of MANY talents and we loved him dearly. Dad was a builder, drummer, mechanic, plumber, electrician, carpenter, gardener, cook, hunter, avid fisherman, expert story teller and professional smart ass. We could go on and on. But mostly, he was our Daddy and we will miss his advice, voice and laughter every day. We will forever have a hole in our hearts that we cannot fix without our faith in the Lord, as we know with Gods' grace and mercy we will see our beloved Dad again one day.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother and sister in law, Tom and Nadine Genzel.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Anna Genzel of Vandervoort; one son and daughter-in-law, Robby A Genzel III and wife Jamie of Anna,Texas. Three daughters: Tammy Genzel Williamson of Prosper, Texas; Christy Genzel Williamson of Celina, Texas; and Jennifer Genzel of Frisco, Texas. Two brothers and sisters-in-law: Timothy Allen and Linda Genzel of Wickes, Arkansas; Danny and Debra Genzel of Cove, Arkansas. Three sisters and brothers-in-law: Janet and Murl Elliston of Fort Worth, Texas; Kathy Baker of Edmond, Oklahoma; Cecilia and James Martin of Edmond Oklahoma. Twelve grandchildren: Tori Deleon; Cody Genzel; Tristan Genzel; Wyatt Williamson; Brody Genzel; Parker Genzel; Hope Williamson; Grace Williamson; Halle Williamson; Jake Williamson; Luke Genzel; and Ella Genzel. Many nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives, and friends.

Please join us now as we celebrate his life and remember the wonderful memories and long legacy he has left his family and friends.

May the rhythm of his memories be forever in our hearts.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 2:30 pm at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena, Arkansas with Father Harvey as celebrant. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the GoFundMe account by following this link, https://www.gofundme.com/bob-genzel.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com 

11-12-18 11:56 a.m. kawx.org 

John Nicklos Marshall

John Nicklos Marshall, age 88, of Pine Ridge, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on Sunday, November 2, 1930 to Herman Paul and Irene Risenhoover Marshall in Pine Ridge, Arkansas.

John served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was honorable discharged in December 1953. After the service, John began a 30 year career working at Hampton Bakery. He loved going fishing on the Ouachita River and setting trout lines. John in his younger years enjoyed playing basketball and as the years went by he started watching and going to games. John loved the Lord and was a member of the Oden Baptist Church. John was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his girl friend, Lorene Beck; two brothers, D.L. Marshall and Hollis Marshall. 

John is survived by his one son and daughter in law, Michael and Margarette Marshall of Pine Ridge; his brothers, Billy Bob Marshall of El Dorado, Arkansas and Louis Marshall of Pine Ridge; two sisters, Gennell Tutt of Point, Texas and Herma Jean Rayle of Cameron, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Jennifer Cronin of Fort Smith, Joshua Peters of Fort Smith, Ericka Vassar of Lavaca, and Tiffany Marshall of Jacksonville, Arkansas; five great grandchildren, Anthony Ward, Brian Ward, Ivy Cronin, Alex Cronin and Kenzi Vassar; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be general before the service. 

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

11-5-18 11:48 a.m. kawx.org 

Sandra Kay Hill

February 19, 1940 - October 31, 2018

Sandra Kay Hill, age 78, of Mena, Arkansas, died, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Monday, February 19, 1940 to Thomas Raymond and Helen Louise Dyer in Saginaw, Michigan. 

Sandra was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints and spent most of her life as a waitress and homemaker. Sandra enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her dogs most of all. For over forty years, Sandra has enjoyed taking care of her rose bush in front of her house that her loving husband, Richard plant so many years ago. She and her husband owned and operated Hill Arkansas Kennel, Home of the Chow Chows. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard D. Hill; two sons, Calvin Hill, and Timothy Rivett; two daughters, Christine Harmon, and Amanda Rivett; and one sister, Florence Bremmer. 

Sandra is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Hill of Hatfield, Robert Hill of Mena; her daughters, Tammy Watson of Mena, Noreen Cameron of Kempner, Texas, Loreen Ewing of Fort Smith, Corenna Fall of Mena; one brother, Carl Smith of Lake City, Michigan; one sister, Bonnie Blake of Saginaw, Michigan; twenty two grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lamar Austin officiating. Interment will follow at the Gann Cemetery in Potter under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be general.

Pallbearers will be Cody Christensen, Rory Christensen, Rocky Christensen, Allen Williams, Greg James, and Edward Ericson, III.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

11-1-18 11:16 a.m. kawx.org