Bobby Lee Galloway age 74, of Mena, Arkansas died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Mena Regional Health System in Mena, Arkansas. He was born on Thursday, February 6, 1947 to Claude and Othel Raines Prine in Winnsboro, Texas.

Bobby was a Christian man who attended the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena. He was united in marriage for 47 years to his loving wife Gale. Bobby served in the Navy where he was an active member of the military transport team that recovered fallen soldiers by helicopter while serving in Vietnam. After moving to Mena, Bobby took a great interest in gardening. He especially loved caring for his fruit trees and raising vegetables from his garden. Bobby enjoyed listening to country music and racing motorcycles. He was very accomplished at racing motorcycles and had placed 3rd in the big state race in Arizona. He was a machinist and loved to work on cars. Bobby was proud of the two classic cars he owned and enjoyed tinkering on them whenever given the opportunity. He was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others in need. Bobby was superb at everything he did because he felt anything worth doing was worth doing right. Bobby was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Othel Prine; and one sister, Glenda.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Gale Galloway of Mena; one son and daughter in law, Jon and Jessica Galloway of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandchildren, Jasmine Galloway and Charissa Galloway of Las Vegas, Nevada ; one niece, Tammy; and two nephews, Wayne and David; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

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5-25-21 12:39 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Dolores Earlene Martin, age 94, of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Sunday, August 15, 1926 to Bryce Earl and Georgia Ann Higgins Loomis in Best, Texas.

Dolores was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served 26 years as the librarian and taught many different classes as well. She especially loved to teach the small children in Church. Dolores was a member of the Ladies Relief Society. She was passionate about animals of all kinds but especially her horses and dogs. Dolores believed animals showed their love expecting no reward in return. She raised and trained Quarter Horses for both showing and selling.

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

She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband Forrest Martin; one brother, Bryce Loomis; and one sister, Maxine Burger.

Dolores is survived by her daughter, Barbara Brooks; two brothers, Roy Loomis and Dieghton Loomis; three sisters, Darlene Hansen, Patricia McCarter and Barbara Elliot; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield, with President Tom McClanahan officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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5-18-21 2:07 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

David Roland Dawson, age 65, of Mena, Arkansas died on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on Friday, December 16, 1955 to Eugene Floyd Dawson and Ina Mae Prince Dawson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

David was a loving man who spent many years serving the Lord as a pastor in several different places including Ardmore, Oklahoma, Texas, and Cove, Arkansas. His family and God brought him the greatest joy in life. He was especially proud to lead others to the Lord in the sharing of the Gospel of Christ. David was blessed with 45 years of marriage to the love of his life, Darlene. He said her smile was infectious and always brought him great joy. David enjoyed getting to talk on the phone and playing with his grandkids and visit with them while sharing many stories. He loved to see their smiling faces. David was an avid traveler and visited Australia and the Philippines for missionary work and enjoyed camping in New Mexico, Colorado, and many other places with his family. He liked woodworking, fishing, fixing up old cars and playing card games. David took great joy in teaching his grandchildren how to do things and showing them the love of Christ. David was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Floyd Dawson.

David is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Darlene Dawson of Mena, Arkansas; three sons and daughters in law, David Dwight and Waynette Dawson of Ardmore, Oklahoma; Daniel Eugene and Brandy Dawson of Springer, Oklahoma; Darrell Roland and Nova Dawson of Marlin, Texas; one daughter, Diana Marie Dawson of Mena, Arkansas; his mother, Ina Mae Dawson of Rowlett, Texas; one brother, Doug Dawson of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters and brothers in law, Dawna and Mike Herring of Aledo, Texas and Denise and Greg Davis of Tulsa, Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren, Deanna Dawson, Dayna Dawson, Demi Dawson, Deven Dawson, Dean Dawson, Dwight Dawson, Daylee Dawson, Hannah Dawson, "Little" Daniel Dawson, Benjamin Dawson, Rebekah Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson, and Matthew Dawson; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Mena with Brother Zack Johnson officiating. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Paradise Valley Cemetery in Lawton, Oklahoma with Brother David Dawson and Brother Daniel Dawson officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be David Dawson, Daniel Dawson, Darrell Dawson, Deven Dawson, Dwight Gonzales, and Greg Davis.

Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Dawson, Mike Herring, Seth Davis, and Ronnie Kunze.

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5-18-21 11:17 a.m. KAWX.ORG 

Barry Cunningham, age 60 of Zafra, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at his home.

Barry was born on December 7, 1961, to Marion “Pete” and Lois (Woods) Cunningham.

He is survived by his daughter Jana Carr of Denison, TX; son and daughter-in-law Brett & Susan Cunningham of Tulsa, OK; Three grandchildren Kasen Carr, Korbyn Carr, and Archer Cunningham; Sisters Charlene Morris, Linda Weinheimer, and Jane Owens. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Richmond.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home of Mena, AR.

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5-18-21 11:08 a.m. KAWX.ORG 

Charles Maxwell Scott Jr., age 79, of Board Camp, Arkansas died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1942 to Charles Maxwell Scott Sr. and Grace Leona Roberts Scott in Hon, Arkansas.

Charles a hard working and friendly man of the Baptist Faith. He was a truck driver for over 20 years and Camp High Point Park Ranger from 1991-2007 and was known by his camp nickname, "George". He was very proud of his work at the Girl Scout Camp. Charles had a friendly nature and loved to socialize with friends and his family, whom he cared deeply for. He enjoyed fishing and listening to Country Western music. Charles 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.

Charles is survived by his loving wife, Frances Scott of Board Camp; one son, Ricky Scott of Oregon; two daughters and sons in law, Kimberly and Chris Dilbeck of Board Camp, and Christi and Jason Head of Mena; one brother, Almus Scott of Waldron; one sister, Charlene Crase and husband Lynn of Waldron; four grandchildren, Justin Drager of Board Camp, Lyndie Drager of Mena, Kalie Clibrey of Mena, and Jarrett Clibrey of Russellville; And step grandchildren Addam, Christian and Clayton Dilbeck , one great grandson, Brayden Clibrey; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Tim Rose officiating. Interment will follow at the Hon Cemetery in Hon, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Lance Drager, Shaun McCauley, Justin Drager, Jarrett Clibrey, Larry Eades, and Glen Erickson.

Honorary pallbearers Brayden Clibrey and Clayton Dilbeck.

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5-12-21 11:59 a.m. KAWX.ORG 

Joyce Ann Alexander, of Cherry Hill moved to Heaven May 10, 2021, her age being eighty-four years, four months, and eight days. She was born in Cherry Hill January 2, 1937, to Ivan and Bertha Deramus. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Mitzi Duckett, infant son, Todd, and stillborn twin boys.

She was a member of Cherry Hill Gospel Church where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years, in which the oldest “young adult” in the group was nearly 70 years old because she was such a wonderful teacher the members didn’t want to graduate out of her class! She had a strong gift of faith and was a powerful prayer warrior. She led many to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior through her personal testimony that she shared in her sphere of influence and through a telephone ministry she had for several years. She served as Polk County Assessor for 16 years.

She was known for her lively laughter, sense of humor, and spunky personality, which showed in things like playing basketball with her teen-aged grandson when she was in her 60’s. “Mimi” and “Papa” went to hundreds of local and out-of-town baseball, football, volleyball games and track events with Mitzi to cheer on the grands they adored during their high school years.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, Paul Alexander; sister, Sue Egger and husband, Arvin; step-son, Monte Alexander and wife, Eileen; grandchildren, Clay Knighten and wife, Hayden; Whitney Milum and husband, Michael; Rhonda Bensen and husband, John; Kyle Duckett and wife, Heather; great-grandchildren Kate, Easton, Hudson, and Kinley Diane Knighten; Cooper Mac and Conley Grace Milum; Maddie, Lauren, and Charlie Bensen; Trever Pierce; niece, Duana Hawkins; nephew, Scott Egger; and numerous friends and relatives.

A private family service will be held with Brother Mark Lyle and Brother Tom Hartley officiating. A public graveside service will be Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Cherry Hill Cemetery with services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. No visitation is planned.

Pallbearers will be Clay Knighten, Michael Milum, Scott Egger, Johnny Miner, Kris Lyle, Brad Fountain, and Kyle Duckett.

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5-7-21 7:42 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Earl Berkey, age 93, of Denton, Texas died on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. He was born on Monday, May 30, 1927 to Edward and Mary Shenk Berkey in Oronogo, Missouri.

Earl was a loving 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; his loving wife, Elvera Berkey; and two sons, Glen Berkey and Lester Berkey.

Earl is survived by his son, Paul Berkey of Lake Charles, Louisiana; three daughters, Roberta Dockery of Denton, Texas, Cheryl Nipper, and Mary Jane Racca of Lake Charles, Louisiana; fifteen grandkids, nineteen great grandkids, four great-great grandkids, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Grant Geiger officiating. Interment will follow at the Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.

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5-5-21 10:18 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Don Sproles 
July 6, 1946 – April 18, 2021

Don A. Sproles of Mena, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, April 18, 2021. Don was born July 6, 1946 in Beeville, Texas. He was the son of Edgar and Lavada Sproles. He married the love of his life, Carol, on January 2, 1982. He enjoyed gardening and singing in the choir but loved nothing more than God and his family. Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his wife, Carol, brother in law, Rodger Faries and daughters: Sharon Hanes, Stacy Rushing and husband Mike, and Angela Kirk and husband Jonathan. Grandchildren: Mickey Hanes Jr, Cody Hanes, Cadie Hanes, Tayler Rushing, Cole Rushing, Jonas Kirk, Samuel Kirk and Lily Kirk. Great grandchildren: Walker, Cannon, Easton, Juliet and Amelia Hanes. A family only graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. The family wishes to thank Reverend Bobby Blasingame and Bowser Family Funeral Home.