Nancy Benita Watson, age 37, of Mena, Arkansas died April 23, 2021 the Mena Regional Health System in Mena. She was born on Friday, January 6, 1984 to William Jake and Theresa Ann Trivette Watson in Mena, Arkansas.

Nancy was a hard worker and always had a positive attitude about everything. She loved her family and her dog, Diesel. Nancy worked 10 years at Mena Regional Health System in housekeeping, before she started working at The Corner Station and also the Southside General Store the last for 3 years. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her mother, her children and her loved for taking pictures. Nancy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nelda Green.

Nancy is survived by her children, Nathaniel Needham and Haliey Needham both of Mena; her parents, Jake and Theresa Watson of Mena; her maternal grandfather, George Trivette Sr. of Mena; her brother, Bobby Willis Jr. of Mena, nephew, Zachary Willis of Mena; niece, Abby Martin of Mena; several aunts and uncles, and host of other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, April 30. 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

The family requests that everyone wears a mask during the service due to health issue of some family members.

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4-24-21 1:45 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Betty June Kelso, age 95, of Mena, Arkansas died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at The Green House Cottages of Homewood in Mena, Arkansas. She was born on Sunday, April 26, 1925 to John Moody and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Nunn in Grandfield, Oklahoma.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John Nunn, and Charles Nunn; and two sisters, Inez Russell and Layce Baysburn.

Betty is survived by two sons, Duane Noel, and Dell Noel; one daughter, Dina Justice; fifteen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas with Pastor Jerry Musgrove officiating. Interment will follow at the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.

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4-22-21 2:10 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

 

 

 

Phillip David Hackney, age 67, of Mena, Arkansas died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Christus Dubuis Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1953 to Charlie and Katherine Martin Hackney in Mena, Arkansas.

Phillip was a Christian man who attended the Feed My Sheep Church in Mena for many years. People close to him say that he was a good country boy who always lived life to the fullest. Phillip liked to make jokes and tease people, and had many good friends and coworkers whom he loved. He was proud of his family and the life he had built. He was a long haul truck driver and was able to see all the lower 48 states with his beloved wife, Evelyn. Phillip enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, camping, and he loved fried chicken. His family meant the world to him. Phillip was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Darrell Hackney.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Evelyn Hackney of Mena; five sons and daughters in law, Tim and Jennifer Stinson of Amity, Brian and Kelly Coleman of Charleston, South Carolina, Philip Tom Hackney of Hatfield, Brad and Lisa Coleman of Harrah, Oklahoma, and Phillip David Jr. and Amber Hackney of Gillham; two daughters and son in law, Michelle Lee Sutton of Texas, and Tonya Marie and Pete Gallardo of Ben Lomond; two sisters, Sherrell Cobb of Mena, and Regina Miller of Mena; sister in law, Linda Stinson of Mt. Ida; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Grant Geiger officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

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4-21-21 5:12 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Robin Elroy Weddle, age 99 and 11 months of Hatfield, Arkansas died of natural causes on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on Sunday, May 15, 1921 to James Leo and Vera Elizabeth Miller Weddle in Arthur, Missouri.

He grew up on a farm, met his loving wife, Dorris Pace, while a student at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa and they married in 1940. Taking his outstanding work ethic along, he left the farm and pursued a successful career as a truck driver. His skill earned him first place in the tandem axle trailer class at the 1952 Truck Rodeo and a trip to New York City to compete in the national competition. As a proud member of Teamsters Local 554 in Omaha, Nebraska, he completed a forty-two year career driving over the road and retired as President of Rob's Transfer in Carter Lake, Iowa. He was the recipient of a three million accident-free miles award from the National Safety Council. From his retirement from driving in 1983 until 2012, he continued to work various jobs including hosting at Valentino’s Pizza and operating the breakfast room at the local Country Inns and Suites where he earned over a dozen certificates of commendation for his tireless efforts to provide quality breakfast items in a clean and neat environment for the guests. Upon final retirement at age 91, he moved to Hatfield, Arkansas. He was a chartered member of the Lakeview Bible Church in Carter Lake, Iowa for forty-five years where he was a Sunday school teacher, lay speaker, and chairman of the board. Rob was passionate about serving the Lord throughout his entire life and had a huge servant’s heart, willingly serving many different volunteer organizations including Love Inc., the United Way, and the Nebraska State Patrol’s Metro Area Motorists Assist Program. Since moving to Arkansas in 2012, he has lovingly fostered over 55 puppies for the Humane Society of the Ouachitas. He liked to bowl and was proud of his high score of 269. He was a member of the Retired Teamsters and the Christian Motorcyclists Association. He loved his family, and loved watching them grow. Rob was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorris Weddle of almost 55 years, his sister Jessie Bryson, and three grandsons, Brian Weddle, Daniel (Carol Jo) Weddle, and Duane Weddle.

Rob is survived by three sons, David Weddle (Sharon) of Woodland Park, Colorado, Philip Weddle (Marcia) of Satellite Beach, Florida, and Timothy Weddle of Hatfield, his former wife, Cynthia Orozco of Omaha, Nebraska, one sister, Francais Weddle of Sebring, Florida; four grandchildren, Lisa Siebert (Chad) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chris Weddle of Anderson, South Carolina, Eric Weddle (Heidi) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Todd Weddle (Heather) of Portland, Oregon; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Two Celebrations of Life are scheduled: 10am on April 24, 2021 at Grace Bible Church, Mena, Arkansas and 3pm on May 16, 2021 at Carter Lake United Methodists Church, Carter Lake, Iowa.

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4-19-21 10:29 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Oakley Mason Lindsey of Mena, Arkansas died Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Mena Regional Health System. He was born on Monday, April 12, 2021 to Benjamin Mason and Nicole LeeAnn Hill Lindsey.

He is preceded in death by paternal great grandparents, Charles and Doris Lindsey; paternal great grandfather Don ward; paternal grandfather, Mark Lindsey; maternal great great grandparents, George and Georgie Shewmake; maternal great grandfather, Bobby Pace; maternal great grandmother Tina Williams; maternal great uncle, Roy "Bubba" Travis; and maternal uncle, Joshua Landrum.

Oakley is survived by his parents, Ben and Nicole Lindsey of Mena; paternal grandparents, Bob and Sherri Miller of Mena; paternal great grandmother, Connie Ward of California; maternal grandparents, DJ and Jennifer Landrum of Mena, Daniel Hill of Tucson, Arizona; maternal great grandparents Carol Pace of Mena, Audry Cost of Mena, Frank Cochran of Mena, Dennis and Diana Hill of Mena, Lance and Beth Pollard of DeQueen; and a host of other relatives and friends.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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4-19-21 10:14 a.m. KAWX.ORG 

Elmer Lawrence Sanders, age 91, of Cove, Arkansas died on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on Sunday, February 2, 1930 to William Paul and Eula Marar Mitchel Sanders in Wright City, Oklahoma.

Elmer was a hard worker and excellent provider for his family. He proudly served in the United States Army in the Korean War as an artillery man. Elmer worked most of his life farming, and also liked to do woodworking in his spare time. He played baseball for City Leagues in his younger years. He always cherished every moment spent with his family. Elmer was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Wayne Sanders.

Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Cleta Sanders of Cove; four daughters, Marie Sweet of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Vicky Squires of Cove, Christine Aiwohi of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lisa Sanders of Torrance, California; three brothers, Laverne, Milton, and Doyle; four sisters, Juanita Matthews, Dollie Silva, Pauline Russell, and Frances Barcus; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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4-15-21 3:43 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Larry Wayne McCulley was born December 10, 1953 to William Jerld McCulley and Lena Ola Dunagan McCulley in Mena, Arkansas. He passed from this life to his eternal home at the age of 67, April 12, 2021, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents William Jerld McCulley and Lena Ola Dunagan McCulley.

Larry married the love of his life Eulene Howard McCulley, December 12, 1980. They were married for 40 years. His wife Eulene and their son Larin Wayne McCulley were the apple of his eye and his greatest sense of pride and joy. He was so proud of Larin and the man he has become. He could not have asked for a more supportive and loving wife than Eulene.

He and his wife Eulene shared a 30 acre farm southwest of Mena near the Potter area. He was a poultry farmer and gardener all of his married years. Larry enjoyed raising a large garden and tended a few head of cattle. He thoroughly enjoyed the farm life with his wife and sharing their produce and harvesting and canning various fruits and vegetables.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman and taught his son Larin, his brothers Jerry and Danny to do the same. They share countless memories of fishing and hunting trips and family fun with Larry. He taught his son Larin and his younger brothers to drive, the facts of life, and how to care and support your family and to work hard for what you have. Larin said that Larry was the #1 dad. Best dad any boy could have had.

He was the best example of being a faithful Christian, supportive, dependable, and faithful man to your wife, your children, your church, and to His God.

Larry and his wife are members of the Southside Church of God in Mena, Arkansas. Thanks and appreciation to Pastors Kenneth and Debbie Posey and congregation for their many years of love and support.

Larry is survived by wife Eulene Howard McCulley of the home, son Larin Wayne McCulley of Springfield, Missouri, his brother Jerry and wife Patricia of Livingston, Tx., his brother Rev. Danny and wife Jeannie of Springdale, Arkansas and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews and brother and sister-in-laws. He is irreplaceable and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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4-14-21 1:00 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

 

Leroy Williams was born February 2, 1962 to Reed and Nollies Broach Williams in Mena, Arkansas.

Leroy was a loved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He worked hard doing insulation work on power plants, traveling to different locations. When an accident in 2003 left him unable to work, he was able to enjoy watching birds flock to his feeders. He looked forward to Spring to get started gardening. He loved this, it was his passion. His gardens were full and beautiful and always bountiful enough to share quite a bit. He loved hunting and fishing too and family get togethers. He was family oriented and never hesitated if anyone needed him, he would drop what he was doing to help. He adored his two grandkids and took pride in teaching them a wide variety of handy ways to do things and his cute phrases he always said like, "papa got it." He loved and cherished his wife Tammy for every minute of their 26 years. They had the phrase, "two mules pulling the same plow" and they worked thru to the end pulling the same plow. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray Williams, JL Williams, and Grover Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy; daughter, Nikki Odle; two grandkids, Ali and Jack; one brother, Joe Williams and wife Elaine; five sisters, Becky Sherrouse of Wickes, Arkansas, Mary and husband John Whitlow, Ruby and husband Edward, Billy Faye and husband John, and Betty and husband Jim Williamson. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the West View Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas with Brother Tim Smedley officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Larry Hedge, Mike Harwood, Steven Green, Matthew Voskamp, Keith Jewell, and Chad Broach.

Honorary Pallbearer will be Scott Richardson.

Live Stream of services can be accessed here: https://my.gather.app/remember/leroy-williams-2021

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4-9-21 1:55 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Mary Frances Gray, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at The Green House Cottages of Homewood in Mena, Arkansas. She was born on Tuesday, September 8, 1936 to Titus Aaron and Bertha Mae Hay Manasco in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Frances was a good Christian woman who enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, and vacation bible school. She attended Brookland Baptist Church for ten years and Truman Baptist Church for ten years before moving to Mena and attending the First Baptist Church. Frances had a passion and talent for teaching piano as well as Sunday school. She always took great care of her beloved family. Everyone loved all her cooking, especially her enchiladas. Frances was a published author having written 2 books and she was proud to have achieved three college degrees, her Associates of Business, Bachelors in Music, and her Masters in Music. Frances was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents.

Frances is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy Gray of Mena; one son and daughter in law, Donny and Darlene Gray of Douglas, Georgia; three daughters, Mary Ann Reddick of Fayetteville, Katheryn Sue Davis of Arlington, Tennessee, and Nancy Lynn French of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one sister, Ann Averitt of Fayetteville; eleven grandchildren; twenty-eight grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Mena, Arkansas with Dr. Russell Threet, Brother Frank Rosipal, and Brother Roger Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be general.

Pallbearers will be Will Bowers, E Wayne McDaniel, Stokes Herod, Kevin Williams, Jonathan Welch, and Matthew Bowser.

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