Claude "Ernie" Ernest Overcast

Claude Ernest Overcast, age 91, of Mena, Arkansas died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Mena. He was born on Thursday, August 2, 1928 to Claude Ross and Annie Elder Overcast in Shamrock, Texas.

Ernie as he was lovingly known was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mena. Ernie enjoyed working in the yard, spending time with his family and friends. Ernie served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement he worked many years at the Mena Wal-Mart. Ernie was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Ernie is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Shelia Osburn; three brothers, Bill Overcast, Richard Overcast and Lawrence Overcast and his sister, Thelma Jett.

Ernie is survived by loving wife, Sharon Overcast of Mena; his sons, Steven Overcast of Huntington Beach, California and Douglas Carr of Garden Grove, California; three daughters, Kim Walker of Chino Hills, California, Terri Glenn of Huntington Beach, California and Dana McDonald of Newport Beach, California; his brother, Melvin Overcast of Washburn, Texas; nineteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Mena with Reverend Donald Hall officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Dillard Wayne Reid age 77 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Waldron.

Wayne was born on August 23, 1942 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Thaddeus Dillard Reid and the late Arvie Gladys Fleming Reid. He enjoyed working as a farmer, poultry grower and cattle rancher a career he loved. Wayne was a hard worker and would help anyone in need and was a friend to everybody. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by sisters: Marilyn Hogan of Waldron, Arkansas and Nancy Thompson of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Nieces and Nephews: Mike Hogan and wife Kim, Cheryl Seidel and husband Stuart, Bary Hogan and wife Christine, Annette Smith and husband David, Chris Thompson and wife Wendy, Darin Thompson and wife Jill, and John Richard Reid.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thaddeus and Gladys Reid, a brother Arvil Alger and his nephew Mitchell Thompson.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in Mena with Reverend Gary Garret officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will be at First Christian Church in Mena from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Chris Thompson, Darin Thompson, Bary Hogan, Joseph Thompson and Jeffrey Hogan.

Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Falls, Duane Webb, Tom Earhart, Steve Barney, Lee Pridgin and Charles Lacefield.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

Terry Neal Griffith age 71 of Denton, Texas passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in Texas.

Terry was born on May 2, 1948 in Mena, Arkansas to the late George T. Griffith and the late Margie Lorene Hart Griffith. He worked for Dillard’s as a heating and air maintenance employee. Terry was an avid gun collector. He was a beautiful singer and talented guitar player and also a great storyteller of funny stories. Terry enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. Terry will be dearly missed.

He is survived by daughter: Sondra Valentine and husband Jay of Indianapolis, Indiana

Grandchild: Allison Clark of Indianapolis, Indiana

Step-son: Eric Flood of California

Brother: Thomas Griffith of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sisters: Susan Regan of Sperry, Oklahoma, Barbara Griffith of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Karen Jones of Sperry, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margie Lorene Griffith and a nephew Charles Bell.

Memorial service will be Saturday, February 01, 2020 at Beasley-Wood Chapel at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be one hour prior to service at Beasley-Wood.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

Henry Cogburn age 70 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in Mena.

Henry was born on August 30, 1949 in Hopper, Arkansas to the late Arthur Cogburn and the late Recie Cogburn. He married Donna Foster on October 29, 1971. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. Henry was a loving and devoted husband, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by wife: Donna Cogburn of Mena, Arkansas

Brother: Dean Cogburn and wife Joy of Mena, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Recie Cogburn, three brothers, Doice Cogburn, Roy Cogburn, and Daniel Cogburn, and a sister Rose Proch.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Steve Ellison officiating. Interment will follow in the Brushy Cemetery in Oden, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Beasley-Wood.

Pallbearers will be Larry Scheeler, Rick Foster, James Armor, Michael Cross, Gary Winkley and Carl Foster, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers are his “Best Buds”, Charlie Brown, Mac Westmoreland, Tommy Earhart, Aaron Whisenhunt and Kelly Galloway.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

 

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Patricia Ruth Brown age 89 of Octavia, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home.

Ruth was born September 10, 1930 in Octavia, Oklahoma to the late Herbert William Smith and the late Beulah Mae Hilton Smith. She was married to the late George C. Brown, Jr. Ruth was a homemaker, and her primary interests were caring for her children, her husband, her grandchildren, and anyone else she could help. She was also a woman of many skills, including planting trees for Weyerhaeuser, substitute teaching, traveling as a gospel singer, teaching Sunday School and publishing short of pieces of writing. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by sons: Cooper Brown and wife Sue of Honobia, Oklahoma, David Brown and wife Glenda of Ludlow, Oklahoma, Jeff Brown and wife Linda of Octavia, Oklahoma, Mitch Brown and wife Felecia of Octavia, Oklahoma, Kevin Brown and wife Susie of Glen Allen, Virginia, Chris Brown and wife Sheila of Rattan, Oklahoma and Patrick Brown and wife Sarah of Octavia, Oklahoma

Daughter: Brenda Johnston and husband Delano of Octavia, Oklahoma

Twenty grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Octavia Baptist Church in Octavia with Brother Ed Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Octavia Cemetery in Octavia, Oklahoma under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be her sons and son-in-law, Delano Johnston.

Visitation will be general.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

Annie Muriel Whisenhunt Hendrix, 93, of Shady, met her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2020 after suffering and surviving two heart attacks. She was born in Shady, Arkansas to Joseph D. and Effie C. Lawrence Whisenhunt, the last surviving child of five siblings.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents, an infant brother, sisters and brothers-in-law, Gertrude and Hubert Cox and Josephine and W.C. Bailey and brother Edward R. Whisenhunt of Louisiana, who was to be buried on the day of her passing. She was married to Paul Hendrix for 43 years and bore four children who survive her, sons D. Gene Hendrix and wife Vicki, E. Dean Hendrix and wife Ilene, J. Danny Hendrix and wife Elizabeth(Beth), and daughter Annita Hendrix all of Polk County, Arkansas.

 

Miss Muriel was a daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and devout Christian.

 

Mrs. Ramona L. Taylor age 79 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Mena.

Mrs. Taylor was born December 12, 1940 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Fobin Jim Bain and the late Grace Olene Adams. She was married to Jeffrey Taylor until her passing. Ramona graduated high school in 1958 from Mena and was a Beautician by profession. She was loving wife, mother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by husband: Jeffrey Taylor of Mena, Arkansas

Sons: John Cash Cates of Hackett, Arkansas and Jefferson Lea Cates of Dallas, Texas.

Mrs. Taylor was sent to University of Arkansas for Medical Science.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

Patsie Ruth Knapp

Patsie Ruth Knapp died in Tulsa on Tuesday, January 14, at age 83, in the presence of family. She has gone to join her beloved husband of 62 years, Jim Knapp, in the great hereafter.

Born in Okemah, Oklahoma on October 1, 1936 to George Clay and Audrey Indianola Robertson, she is survived by her sister Billie Moore, of Haleyville, her sister Linda Marshall, who lives in Florida, and one brother, Earl Robertson, of Wewoka. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death: her beloved Adolphine, known as Dot, Frankie, Nola Marie, and a brother, Charles.

She is survived by two children, Tim Knapp and Terri Abel, six grandchildren: Brian Norman, Shealynn Murrell, Derek Abel, Nathan Knapp, Lindsey Knapp, Bethany Knapp, and nine great-grandchildren.

Patsie attended Butner High School and Murray State. On December 17, 1955, she married Jim.

She was a longtime teacher at New Lima High School, where she could frequently be spotted as scorekeeper at high school basketball games coached by her husband. In 1979 she and Jim moved to Smithville, in Southeast Oklahoma, where she taught at nearby Watson Elementary. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the New Lima Falcons, the Smithville Braves, the Watson Tigers, and, while her son Tim was playing baseball at OSU, the Cowboys. She took Jim's side in pulling for OU in football, however.

During the last three decades of her life she was an active member of Octavia Baptist Church, and surrounded by her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She loved taking long fishing trips and road trips with her husband, Jim-their last lengthy one, in 2012, took them all the way from Oklahoma, across the western continental United States, up the Alaska Highway across Canada, and back. She and Jim also took cruises to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean with her grandchildren and daughter, Terri. Every year, even after they had both retired, they attended the State Tournament in Basketball in Oklahoma City, until health concerns ended their traveling days.

She documented the life of her family and the trips she took with them in photograph after photograph. She loved to get out on the road with her man.

Funeral services will be held at Octavia Baptist Church, Saturday, January 18. Visitation at noon, service to follow at 1pm, and a meal to be held afterward.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Peggy Lou Phillips age 94 of Mena passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Mena, Arkansas.

Peggy was born in Cove, Arkansas on November 30, 1925 to the late William Ambrose Hensley, Sr. and the late Lotus Nettie Henderson Hensley. She was married to Ray Phillips until his passing. Peggy was a friendly people person and enjoyed being a greeter for Wal Mart until she was 85. She always had a smile for everyone she met. Most of all she loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Peggy was a member of Christ Community Fellowship Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by son: Steve Phillips and wife Kathy of Mena, Arkansas

Daughters: Cynthia Lou Buchanan of Mena, Arkansas and Mitzi Peters and Ray Allen of Mena, Arkansas

Grandchildren: Brian, Brandon, Amy, Mandy, Brandy, Billy, Ashley, Sarah, Jamie, and Angela

Twenty-six great grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and two on the way

Brother: Hugh Hensley and wife Shirley of Jacksonville, Arkansas

Sister: Pat Fite of Athens, Georgia

Sister-in-laws: Joan Thomas of Mena, Arkansas and Tillie Hensley of Louisana

Brother-in-law: Sidney Phillips of Texarkana, Arkansas

Numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lotus Hensley, husband Ray Phillips, brothers Kirby Hensley, Sess Hensley, W.A. Hensley Jr., Bert Hensley, and Bart Hensley, and a grandson Joshua Phillips.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at CCF Church in Mena with Brother Lance Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2020 at Beasley Wood from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Brian Peters, Brandon Peters, Billy Sockey, Brent Sockey, Cauy House, and Hunter Johnson.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

 

 

Amos Monroe Miller

 

Amos Monroe Miller, age 41, of Cherry Hill, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home. He was born on Monday, August 21, 1978 to Danny Lee and Patricia Jean Powell Miller in Mena, Arkansas.

Monroe as he was known by family and friends was a man of faith and love for family. He enjoyed deer hunting, going bass fishing and cooking. He manufactured his own BBQ Smoker and was known for his coking all kinds of different meats. Monroe worked for MSBI and was a machinist by trade. Monroe was a loving husband, son, stepfather, "Big Brother", grandfather, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Monroe is survived by wife, Sandy Miller of Bella Vista, Arkansas; his parents, Danny and Jeanie Miller of Cherry Hill; two step sons, Travis and Lendel Arnold of Bentonville; three brothers and sisters in law, Adam and Kaylee Miller of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Hoss and Becky Miller of Mena and Daniel and Amber Miller of Emery, Texas; two sisters and brothers in law, Emmylou and Antonio Trujillo of Morelia, Mexico and Hannah and Walker Rapp of Hackett, Arkansas; four nieces and nephews, Gacxil Trujillo, Antonia Trujillo, Slate Trujillo all of Morelia, Mexico and Brandi Miller of Ardmore, Oklahoma; three grandchildren Kade Arnold, Reese Arnold and Canaan Arnold all of Bentonville; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Noble Learning Center in Cove with Brother Steve Squires officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Lilly Jean Henry

Lilly Jean Henry, age 47, of Mena, Arkansas died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on Thursday, November 23, 1972 to James David and Peggy Jean Bucklou Ralph in Gravette, Arkansas.

Lilly was a lady that loved her family and especially her grandchildren; for they gave her the greatest joy in this world. Lilly was a CNA for many years at different nursing facilities and enjoyed country music and 80's pop. Lilly was a collector and had all kinds of different collections. Lilly was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Leroy Dollarhide, her second husband, Virgil Henry; two brothers, Lucky Elder and George Ralph.

Lilly is survived by her two sons, Samuel Dollarhide of Mena and William Dollarhide of Granby, Missouri; two daughters, Amanda Dollarhide of Muldrow, Oklahoma and Nicole Dollarhide of Mena; two brothers, ABear Elder of Mena and James Ralph of Mena; two sisters, Colleen Bingham of Pryor, Oklahoma and Emma Sullins of Morris, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren; several other nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial services will be held at a later date with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Jimmy Eugene Hicks, 83, of Mena, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 22, 1936 to J.B. and Ruby Tinkes Hicks in DeQueen, Arkansas. Jim graduated high school in Mineral Springs, Arkansas in 1955 before moving to Mena.

After serving with the Army National Guard, Jim owned and operated the Conoco Distributorship until 1971. He then went on to build Mena Oil and Tire, which he sold in 2002. He also co-owned D&H Trucking Company. In the 1980, he bought into Mid-South Wood Products and Transportation. Mr. Hicks also bought and sold multiple properties.

Jim enjoyed fishing, playing golf and mowing his lawn. He was a member of Dallas Avenue Baptist Church, Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 and the Mena Elks Lodge #781.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Donald Ray and one sister, Hazel Vilt.

He is survived by his two daughters, Debbie Welch and Donna Hicks, both of Mena; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces and 3 nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment follows in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday evening, January 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Frank Welch, Jimmy Welch, Jerod Stinson, Eligh Julian, Blake Padgett and Arley Stinson.
 

Mrs. Wanda Jean Tilley, age 80, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in Mena.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Beasley Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Reggie Fryar and Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Valley Cemetery in Hatfield under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, January 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
 

 

Angeline Monette Meyer

Angeline Monette Meyer, age 77, of Cove, Arkansas died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on Thursday, January 7, 1943 to Felix Jefferson and Birdie Angeline Stipe Davis in Big Fork, Arkansas.

Angeline was a lady of faith and love for her family. She had a benevolent heart and was kind to all she came across in life. Her family was very special to her and especially her children and grandchildren. Angeline was a wonderful oil painter and many of her works are on display in different businesses in Mena and surrounding areas. Angeline worked many years as a culinary chef at Queen Wilhelmina State Park and was trained at Petty Jean State Park. She also was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. Angeline enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Angeline was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Meyer; two brothers, Danny Davis and Felix Davis and one sister, Wanda Tilley.

Angeline is survived by her son and daughter in law, Matt and Shirley McCarthy of Craig, Colorado; her daughter and son in law, Starlet and Larry Wayne Thibodeaux of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; one brother, Donnie Davis of Mena; one sister, Pat Westbrook of Mena; four grandchildren, Shannon Moore of Craig Colorado, Kaleb McCarthy of Keenesburg, Colorado, Cory Atkins of Virginia and Adam Atkins of Lowell, Arkansas; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.


Funeral services will be Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Keith Hamrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Matt McCarthy, Kaleb McCarthy Cody McCarthy, Larry Wayne Thibodeaux, Adam Atkins, and Sam Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Davis, Cory Atkins, Earl Davis and Rueben Davis.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Linda LaVera Crane age 73 of Cove, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas.

Linda was born on September 15, 1946 in Salem, Oregon to the late Fredrick Rollie Nunn and the late Chrystal Irene May. She was married to William Del Crane and was a loving mother to five children several step-children. Linda was a professional upholsterer, she was very active woman who enjoyed being an artist, seamstress, truck driver and a waitress. Linda was a woman of many other talents. Above all she loved and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by husband: William Del Crane

Her five children: Steven Schantz of Arbuckle, California, Scott Schantz of Fallon, Nevada, Sherman Schantz and wife Janie of Gridley, California, Stacey Wren of DeQueen, Arkansas, and Shelley Crane and husband Steven of New Boston, Texas

Step-children: Theresa Lance of Mena, Arkansas, Stanley Plumley of Cove, Arkansas, Tonya Heard of Mena, Arkansas, Tammy Rowe of Dangerfield, Texas, and Michael Crane of Texarkana, Texas

Twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren and several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Daniel Meade, Frederick Charles Nunn, Melvin Ross Nunn and Roger Lewis Nunn, a niece Christina Nave and son Robert Wren.

Family and friend visitation will be Sunday, January12, 2020 at Beasley-Wood from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Memorial will be planned at a later date.

Services were arranged under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

Orle Scruggs

Orle Scruggs, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas died, on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Mena. He was born on Saturday, December 7, 1935 to William Orle and Ruth Hendrix Scruggs in Lynwood, California.

Orle served his country for seven years in the United States Army in Hawaii, Thailand and Germany. Orle loved flying his R/C Model Airplanes with his fellow members of the Mena R/C Flying Club. He also enjoyed ocean fishing, riding his motorcycles and traveling. Orle was a welder for over 30 years. Orle was a loving brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Orle is survived by brother, Clearance Scruggs of Redding, California; niece, Gail Langford of Mena, nephew, Glenn Scruggs of Mena and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Carol Kolb

Carol Kolb, age 70, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born on Monday, March 7, 1949 to Ray Desman and Zelpha Lee Kirkpatrick Lester in Smithville, Oklahoma.

Carol was a loving, kind woman of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, beautiful flowers, and watching birds. As a homemaker, Carol always took great care for her husband and family and adored her animals. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Kolb of Mena; one daughter, Tonja Martin of North Carolina; two brothers, Steven Lester of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and Lyle Lester of Idabel, Oklahoma; one sister Levada Ashlin of Morrison, Illinois; one grandson, Ray Raught of the USMC stationed in the Philippines; one granddaughter, Heather Raught, of Crownsville, Maryland; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas with Father Joseph Shantiraj officiating. Visitation will be general. Burial arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Kolb, Lyle Lester, Steven Lester, and Leonard Ashlin.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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Mr. Victor Leo Whitman, age 92, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 21, 1927, in Doylestown, Ohio to the late Leo Whitman and the late Laura Bidinger Whitman. He was married to Gertrude Alice Law Whitman for 71 years and was an insurance agent for New York Life for over 50 years. Mr. Whitman was an avid traveler and enjoyed hunting, fly fishing and camping. He was also a welder and was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a friend to all he met.

He is survived by wife: Trudy Whitman of the home

Daughters: Diana K. Beckman of Mena, Arkansas and Debbie Joe Garroutte of New Blaine, Arkansas

Grandchildren: Danniell Johnson and Dustin James Tantillo and wife Samantha

Great-grandchildren: Dillon and Kamden Tantillo

Brothers: Dennis Whitman and Earl Whitman

Sisters: Agnes Connett, Shirley LeClaire and Edna Cameron

Special Friends: Tom Brough, Tom Deters, Greg Fuller and Marvin Beckman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Laura Whitman, 2 brothers, Stanley Whitman and Joseph Whitman, 3 sisters, Jean Fox, Monica Reynolds and Barbara Sage and by a great-granddaughter, Paxton Crook.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father Joseph Joseph Shantiraj as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. A Rosary will be said Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Beasley Wood Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Tom Deters, Tom Brough, David Sage, Kevin Sage, Gregory Fox and Greg Fuller.
 

Modema P. Smedley, age 93, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Mena.

She was born on March 17, 1926 in Athens, Arkansas to the late Coy Pate and the late Evelyn Davis Pate. She was married to Jhon Smedley and they owned and operated The Smedley Store in Cove for many years. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Joel Don Smedley and his wife Pat of Coweta, Oklahoma, and grandchildren Melodie and Keith Fredrick of Coweta, Oklahoma, Jennifer and Cole Moore of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Nikki Morton of Bixby, Oklahoma, four great granddaughters, Allison and Jack Winkle, Lydia Jackson-Moore, Hailey Morton and Violet Morton, and one sister, Sodola Griffith.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Cove Revival Center with Brother Reggie Fryar and Brother Larry Davis officiating.

 

Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is General.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Dickison, Tony Smedley, Keith Frederick, Tim Smedley, Shirley Dicksion, and Tyler Smedley.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

 

Dwayne Ingram

Dwayne "Slim" Ingram, age 67, of Mena, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born on Friday, February 22, 1952 to Harold D. and Bernice Marie Skaggs Ingram in Fresno, California.

Dwayne was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was proud of receiving a scholarship offer to play basketball and went on to become a self-employed painter for forty years. He loved classic cars as well as wood working and finishing. Dwayne enjoyed playing and listening to Classic Rock music. He was a member of the Mena Elks Lodge. Dwayne was a loving father, son, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his father; two uncles, Ike Spoon and Leon Skaggs; and grandmother Pearl Mae.

Dwayne is survived by his mother, Bernice Mahan of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; two sons and daughter in law, Brian and Trixie Ingram of Mena, and Joseph Ingram of Daisy, Oklahoma; one daughter, Summer McLellan of Sulphur, Louisiana; four brothers, David Ingram of Mangrim, Oklahoma, Leon Ingram of California, Johnny Clelland of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Brandon Clelland of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; one sister, Jackie Longoria and husband Larry Longoria of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; his uncles, Jerry Spoon, Ronnie Spoon and Harvey Skaggs; ten grandchildren; Kara Austin, Quest Cameron, Ian Cameron,Charity Cameron, Eli Hamilton, Caleb McLellan, Nathan McLellan, Maddie Thompson, Rebecca Ingram, and Zoe Ingram; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Jerry Musgrove officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. The family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses in lieu of flowers.

 

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Brian Keith Metcalf age 50 of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Ft. Smith.

He was born on January 26, 1969 in Mena, Arkansas to William “Willie” Edward Metcalf, Jr. and Edna Ann Potter Metcalf. He was a carpenter by profession. Brian earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics. He enjoyed watching Westerns. He was an accomplished artist and a published poet. Brian was a loving and devoted son, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by sons: Michael Lewis and Forrester Letchworth

Daughters: Christy Lewis and Chancey Williams

Grandchildren: Nolen and Hunter

Parents: William “Willie” and Ann Metcalf

Brother: David Wayne Metcalf

Nieces and nephews: Latrisha Hulliberger, Trey Metcalf, CeCe Cearley and husband Troy

Great-nieces and nephews: Liam Hulliberger, Emma Hulliberger and Dean Cearley

Friend: Floyd Fredrick

Numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Marie Lydolph and Wes Potter and his paternal grandparents William “Ed” Edward and Alice Mildred Metcalf.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 3, 2020 in Beasley-Wood Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Beasley-Wood at 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Leroy Arthur, Gabriel Jasso, Marty Cochran, William Fredrick, James Taylor, and Chris Sanders.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.