Obituaries Archives for 2021-10

Linda May Bento Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Mrs. Linda May Bento, age 73, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born May 24, 1948, to the late Thomas and Cora (Spence) Calvert.

Mrs. Bento was a School Bus driver by profession and enjoyed quilting, crafting, and volunteering. She loved flowers and her pets.

Mrs. Bento is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Jory Bento and Jason Bento; and grandson, Benjamin Harjo.

Mrs. Bento is survived by her loving husband, Jim Bento; children, Randy and Melinda Bento, Jay and Kelley Bento, Jeff and Felicia Bento, Jeremy Bento and Lau Lapides, Jill Hendry, Jeniffer Harjo; grandchildren, Brittney, Katelyn, Kirra, Kori, Jefferey, Jackie, Sage, Aria, Chris, Courtney, Shaylynn, Allison, and Jordan; siblings, Larry and Pam Calvert, Lance and Terri Calvert, and Lorene Washington.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Bento will be Monday, November 1, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Mena First Assembly of God Church in Mena, Arkansas. Pastor Ron Tilley will be officiating.
 

 

10-30-21 4:51 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

Herbert Edward Aleshire Jr. Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Herbert Edward Aleshire Jr., age 76, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born December 26, 1944, to the late Herbert Edward and Annie L. (Golden) Aleshire.

Edward was a truck driver and a county road foreman by profession and bravely served in the United States Navy and National Guard. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and camping, but above all else Edward loved his family.

Edward is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, LaVera Jane Aleshire; daughter, Susie Sandifer; and sister, Janette Schnell.

Edward is survived by his sons; Michael Aleshire, Gerald and wife Dion Aleshire, David and wife Tina Aleshire; daughters, Edwina Noble, Leslie Jones, Kimberly and husband Jeff McCormack, Marla and husband Seth Milligan; grandchildren, Gregory Aleshire, Blade Aleshire, Katelyn and husband Chance Strother, Heather and husband Ryan Carigan, Abby and husband Trad Williams, Gerald Aleshire Jr., Cody Daniels, Sophia Aleshire, Davien Aleshire, Kayleigh Aleshire, Harleigh Aleshire, Ariel Noble, Nathaniel Noble, Bobby and wife Taylor Jones, Keeley Jones, Marley Jones, Meagan Kimberlin, Anthony Laxamana, William Scott, Aaron Milligan and Alec Milligan; and numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Jackie Aleshire; Nieces, Janell Atkinson, Tammy Joyce, Betty Jo Brown, Rhonda Tarkington, Carlene Fagan, and Debbie Woods.

A Private family service will be held under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW or the local humane society.

Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Aleshire, Gerald Aleshire, and David Aleshire.
 
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10-30-21 4:45 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Carolyn Lucille Maloney Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Carolyn Lucille Maloney, 91, Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee & Arkansas, died 5:05 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born March 4, 1930, in Mishawaka, to George & Ruth (Barnes) DuBois. On November 19, 1949, she married Lyle Eugene Maloney and he died December 12, 2001.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Eileen (Don) Yoder, Barling, Arkansas, Theresa (Wendell) Secor, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1 son, Dennis (Lisa) Maloney, Wakarusa, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sister, Marjorie Miller, Irving, Texas, brothers, Don (Ruth) DuBois, Elkhart and James (Judy) DeBois, Nappanee.


Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and sisters, Barbara DuBois & Donna Russell.

Carolyn was a homemaker. She was a member of Nappanee Missionary Church and was very active in church activities. Every Christmas and birthdays, Carolyn would send cards to everyone with a personalized scripture to encourage and lift up. She loved the Lord with all her heart. Carolyn was a prayer warrior for everyone in her family and would pray for you at any time and anywhere. She was such a blessing to everyone she met and had a heart of gold.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19, Nappanee, with the service following at 12 p.m. Grandson, Pastor Matt Maloney will officiate. Graveside services will be announced at a later date for burial in Pinecrest Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be directed to Unusual Soldiers, 1401 L Street, Franklin, NE 68939.

 

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10-29-21 1:11 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Kenneth Carl Becker Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Kenneth Carl Becker, age 81, passed away on October 28, 2021, in Mayflower, Arkansas. He was born June 18, 1940, to the late John Carl and Eleanor (Sandberg) Becker.

Mr. Becker worked as a civil engineer for the U.S Forest Service during his lifetime, he also served in the United States Army. Ken grew up on a Nebraska farm; he valued life, freedom, and independence. He traveled around the world and met his wife, Gisela, whom he was happily married to for 45 years. Ken loved his family and never stopped learning.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gisela Becker; his sister, Dorothy; and by his brother, LeRoy. He is survived by his sons, Dan (Lori) Becker, and Wayne (Ariane) Becker; daughters, Anika (John H.) Becker, Catherine (David) Christopher; grandchildren, Joshua, Andrew, Elizabeth, Caleb, Michael, Kevin, Selina, Flynn, Melany, Stephen, Daniel, and Jonathan; great-grandchild, Sawyer; brother, Paul Becker; and by his sisters, Caryl, and Pearl.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m., under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Paul, Dan, Wayne, Joshua, Andrew, Caleb, and David.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

 

10-29-21 11:56 a.m. KAWX.ORG 

 

Mary Jane Beech Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Mary Jane Beech, age 94, of Mena, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born on Thursday, June 9, 1927 to Clifford Otto and Lavonia Mae Whitten Ainsworth in Leesburg, Florida.

Mary was a lady of faith and her love for her family and her home was the most important aspect of her life. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Beech; three brothers, G.C. Ainsworth, Clifford Ainsworth, Jesse Ainsworth; and one sister, Lavonia Walker.

Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Jamie Malloy of Mena; one grandson, Benjamin Jordan Malloy of Humble, Texas; one great granddaughter, Veda Durdin-Malloy; several nieces and nephews, and friends.

No services are planned with the interment in the Gladewater Memorial Park in Big Sandy, Texas under the direction of Bowser Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

Serving Our Community One Family at a Time.

 

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10-28-21 12:56 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Richard Louis Golden Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Mr. Richard Louis Golden, age 96, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born on October 24, 1924, to the late Walter S. and Mattie Lee Golden.

Mr. Golden was a pharmacist by profession and stayed an active member of the Presbyterian Church while growing and sharing many bushels of blueberries and tomatoes. He passed away only one day prior to his 97th birthday.

Mr. Golden is preceded in death by both of his parents, Walter S. and Mattie Lee Golden; all his siblings, Ernest Golden, Oscar and wife Faye Golden, Belva Louise Golden, Mary and husband Alfred Alley, Martha McLellan and husband Bill Matthews, Walter Samuel Golden Jr. and wife Mary, Bette and husband Dutch Masters, Pearl and husband Doran Hoover; two spouses, Lena F. (Dollie) Doughten Golden, and Helen Bennett Golden.

Mr. Golden is survived by his son, Richard L. Golden Jr. and wife Ging; daughters, Jane Golden and husband Doug Herrick, Joanne Golden and partner Shauna Pryor; stepdaughter, Cynde and husband Fred Hampton; grandchildren, Wyndon Herrick, and Shayna O’Conner; step-grandchildren, Bryan Warrington, and Tracy Stephens.

Graveside Services for Mr. Richard Louis Golden, will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park, in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
 

 

10-26-21 2:35 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

Mary Lynne Bailey Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Mrs. Mary Lynne Bailey, age 71, passed away on October 23, 2021, in Mena, Arkansas. Mrs. Bailey was born on November 26, 1949, to the late Oscar and Betty (Schoonover) McMullen, in Boise, Idaho.

Mrs. Mary Bailey found gainful employment in the Postal Service, during her lifetime. She also loved to garden, going to the casino, and computer browsing. Mrs. Bailey cherished her dog, Teddy Bear. She attended Rich Mountain Community College for 8 years, accomplishing that feat off her bucket list. Mrs. Bailey seemed to never meet a stranger, she loved to talk, even to people she had never even met.

Mrs. Bailey is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her loving husband Donald Bailey; daughter, Fonda Hanes; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Cremation Services entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
 

 

10-25-21 2:41 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Vesta Marie Billings-Broach Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Mrs. Vesta Marie Billings-Broach, age 60, of Cove Arkansas passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was born December 5, 1960, in Mena, Arkansas to the late Bishop Billings and the late Myrtle Roberts Billings. Vesta was married to George W. Broach, the love of her life, for 21 years. Vesta worked laying carpet and vinyl flooring for Washburn’s Furniture for 10 years. She loved spending time with her family, grandkids, and her dogs. She always enjoyed growing a garden and canning it. She spent a lot of her time hunting and fishing. She will be dearly missed.

Vesta is survived by her husband, George W. Broach of Cove, Arkansas; her step sons, George T. Broach and wife Freedom of Wickes, Arkansas, James W. Broach of Wickes, Arkansas; her adopted daughter, Renee Brock and husband Chris of Cove, Arkansas; her brothers, Patrick Billings of Hatfield, Arkansas, Joshua Billings, Charles Billings of Cove, Arkansas, and Ralph Billings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sisters, Freda McCulley of Mena, Arkansas, Frances Sanders of Mt. View, Arkansas, Ruby Billings of Vandervoort, Arkansas, and Loretta Stites of Hillsboro, Oregon. She is also survived by 9 grandkids and 2 great grandkids on the way and several special nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Vesta was preceded in death by her father, Bishop Billings; mother, Myrtle Roberts; brothers, Billy Billings, AC Jody Billings, and Jimmy Billings; her nephew, Don D. Billings; her grandkids, Aiden and Autumn Broach.

Services for Mrs. Broach will be graveside at West View Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas, Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Don Youngblood officiating. Cremation services are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

 

10-22-21 12:04 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

Chester D. Parnell Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Mr. Chester D. Parnell, age 83, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born May 30, 1938, to the late Bessie Lee (Blake) and Harrison James Parnell in Watson, Oklahoma.

Mr. Parnell was a Tree Logger by profession and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing.

Mr. Parnell is preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Lee (Blake) and Harrison James Parnell; brothers, Elvin Parnell, Delbert Parnell, and Jerry Parnell; and sister Valarie Parnell.

Mr. Chester Parnell is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Parnell, John Parnell, Anthony Parnell, and Michael Parnell; daughters, Cynthia Loyd, Tammy Rogers, Cherie Thacker and husband Leon, and LeeAnne Parnell; brothers, Leslie Parnell and wife Judy, Ray Parnell, and wife Doris, Harvey Parnell and wife Joyce, Argie Parnell and wife Sue, Donnie Parnell and wife Karen; sister, Violet Priddy; sister-in-law, Flossie Parnell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and family.

Graveside Services will be held at Watson Cemetery in Watson, Oklahoma, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Services are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
 

 

10-20-21 2:40 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

Mary Jo Maddox Abernathy Obituary

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Mary Jo Maddox Abernathy, beloved wife, mother and “GranMary,” passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021 while visiting Lake Ouachita with her family, her favorite place on earth.

Mary Jo was the first of four children born to Ruby and Ode Maddox on October 13, 1935 in Oden, Arkansas. She lived in Oden throughout her childhood years, where she attended the First Baptist Church of Oden and graduated from Oden High School, where her father was the Superintendent of schools and head basketball coach. During her high school years, she fell in love with Bill Abernathy, the star of the state championship basketball team coached by her father. Upon graduation from high school, Mary Jo attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia prior to transferring to Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas) in Conway, where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics. She and Bill married in 1954, and began a lifetime journey together that is an inspiration to all who knew them.

Upon graduating from college, Bill and Mary Jo moved to California where they both began their careers in public education. They returned to Arkansas after two years, and lived in Conway and Greenbriar before moving to Mena in 1972 when Bill was named Superintendent of the Mena School District. Mary Jo continued her career teaching Home Economics at Acorn High School for 15 years where her students meant the world to her and she touched the lives of many.

Mary Jo and Bill resided in Mena for 48 years where they raised their three children and enjoyed many friendships. They were active in many aspects of the community during this time as members of the First Baptist Church of Mena and later Christ Community Church. Mary Jo served on the Board of the Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center, and was a member of PTO. She also enjoyed her book club, the Book Worm Book Club, and her bridge club. She also taught bridge at Rich Mountain Community College. Drawing upon her own experiences, she also was a mentor and advisor to many individuals suffering from cancer.

In her free time, Mary Jo enjoyed playing bridge, reading, spending time at Lake Ouachita and challenging anyone to a card game or game of dominos, where she won more often than not. She didn’t spare anyone her competitiveness, even her grandchildren. She also liked to have floating on your back contests and holding your breath under water contests at the lake where no one ever beat her. While not known for her culinary talents, she did have a few specialties including her famed chocolate gravy or her chocolate and peanut butter candy enjoyed by her children, grandchildren and their friends over the years. She also had an eccentric side to her and loved new adventures, such as convincing her nurse to take her for a Sunday drive in her Volkswagen Beetle on a logging road that turned into an ATV path which she somehow got her way out of and later loved to laugh about. She enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Mary Jo endured many illnesses later in life, starting with a bout with cancer in her early fifties which she successfully overcame with her will, determination and competitive spirit. She never complained, never felt sorry for herself and always maintained a positive, optimistic attitude. She had an open and caring heart and was interested in everyone she met. Enjoying her friends and family was the most important thing in life to her.

Following Bill’s death in 2019, Mary Jo relocated to Bryant to be closer to her family. She resided at The Manor Senior Living Community where she was welcomed by her fellow residents and quickly made many new friends whose company she thoroughly enjoyed. Her friendly and outgoing attitude was quickly recognized by the staff at the Manor, where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award for being the most positive and influential person in residence.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband Bill Abernathy, her brother Edward Maddox and her parents, Ruby and Ode Maddox. She is survived by her three children, Robert Abernathy, and his wife, Ginger of Bryant; Richard Abernathy, and his wife, Paula of Bryant; Melinda Abernathy Stevenson, and her husband, John of Houston, Texas; her grandchildren, Renee Abernathy; Tyson Abernathy, and wife Heather; London Abernathy Creel, and husband Josh; Caroline Stevenson; Katherine Stevenson; and Mary Claire Stevenson, her namesake; and Annalise Robbins; her great-grandchildren, Saylor Abernathy, Lakelynn Creel, and Fisher Abernathy; her sister, Jamie Sue Maddox Goldspink of Creswell, Oregon, and husband Charles; her brother, David Maddox, and wife, Sue of Mena; and her sister-in-law, Janice Maddox Joyner, and husband, Bobby of Memphis.

The family wishes to express its appreciation to the many medical care professionals who cared for Mary Jo on an ongoing basis over the past 35 years, and is especially grateful for the doctors and nurses at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock who provided world class, compassionate care for Mary Jo on many occasions throughout the years.

A visitation will be held at Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena on Thursday, October 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm. A private memorial service is being held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Foundation, 1100 College Drive, Mena, AR 71953.
 

 

10-19-21 12:38 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

Edward Howard Wright Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Edward Howard Wright, age 79, of Hatfield, Arkansas died on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1942 to Harold Wayne Wright and Mary Grapes Wright in McKenzie, Tennessee.

Ed liked to say he was raised in the Air Force and then joined the Navy. He was born in McKenzie, Tennessee, then when he was two weeks old, rode on his Mom's lap to Bremerton, Washington. He spent the next several years moving where the family was stationed, Dalhart, Texas, Japan, Wichita, Kansas, Benton, Louisiana, finally settling and finishing high school in Hatfield. He and Bill constantly were in trouble for bringing "weapons" to school. Ed loved his farm, loved camping, fishing and hunting. He was an excellent archer and was banned from a local turkey shoot for hitting the bull's eye too many times with his arrows. (It was a rifle shoot!) HIs favorite spot was either on the lake or at home on the farm. His favorite thing to do, especially in later years, was to be the "storyteller". It did not matter that his stories were sometimes embellished with Ed-isms, he could make you believe it actually happened! Ed 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, Harold and Mary Wright; and two brothers, Bill Wright and Randy Wright.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Wright of Hatfield; three sons and daughter in law, Mark D. Wright of Fayetteville, Eric and Emily Turner of Mena , and Lucas Turner of Mena; one daughter and son in law, Molly and Travis Clark of Fayetteville; two sisters and brothers in law, Jeannie and Jay of Pennsylvania, and Shirley and Bill Sanden of Colorado Springs; eight grandchildren, Suannah Clark, Kodye Clark, Klayton Clark, Emma Turner, Jacob Turner, Bailey Turner, Braedon Turner, and Bracey Turner; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Zafra Church in Zafra, Oklahoma. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

In Leiu of Flowers, the family requests donations be sent to your favorite Veteran charity.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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10-17-21 5:59 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Valda Lee Sherrer Obituary

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Valda Lee Sherrer, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on Saturday, February 18, 1933 to Clifton Franklin and Bertha (Sharp) Gann in Talihina, Oklahoma.

Valda loved serving God and always let Him guide her life. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Mena where she sang in the choir, was a talented soloist, taught Sunday School, did many mission trips, directed the youth choir, and served as the Women's Missionary Union President. Valda married the love of her life, Barney, on June 14, 1950 and moved to Mena on her birthday in 1971. Valda built a loving home for her family and always took great care of them. She started Mena Tax Service in 1979 and retired in 2007. Valda loved to worship the Lord in song, and directing the youth choir was one of her most enjoyed activities. She was active in the Navigators and P.E.O. sisterhood. Valda loved her husband, children, and all her family immensely and cherished every moment she spent with them. Valda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and she will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond Gann and James Gann; and one sister, Lu Ellen Quoss.

Valda is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, William "Barney" Sherrer of Mt. Ida; one son and daughter in law, Clifton and Paulette Sherrer of Farmington; two daughters and sons in law, Jaree and Don Hall of Nashville, Arkansas, and Janell and Mark Van Every of Custer, South Dakota; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Russell Threet officiating. Interment will follow at the Mollie Gann Cemetery in Potter under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

 

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10-17-21 5:54 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Felix Karl Schneider Obituary

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Mr. Felix Karl Schneider of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2021, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born July 22, 1937, in Lahr, Germany to Karl Schneider and Hedwig Bosch Schneider.

Mr. Schneider was a retired master coppersmith and a mechanical genius. Throughout his professional life he inspired many with his exceptional drive and work ethic. His rough beginning in life, born into wartime in Germany, drove him to become self- reliant, finding wild foods in the Black Forest, where he grew up. He later learned to grow anything and was blessed with a green thumb, canning, and preserving and always having plenty through the labor of his hands. He was a solid provider for his family and generous with his time in caring, for those that needed him. He found his little slice of paradise in his home in Mena.

Mr. Schneider is preceded in death by his parents Karl and Hedwig Schneider, his wife Joan Schneider and brother Peter Schneider. He is survived by his daughters Doris Peterson of Cairns, Australia, Jutta Schneider of Port Townsend, Washington and Eva Schneider of Sterling, Colorado. Grandchildren Oskar Peterson and Emmy Peterson of Cairns, Australia, and girlfriend Barbara Thornton, who always brought a smile to his face and joy into his day.

A memorial service at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel will be announced at a later time.
 

 

10-16-21 12:49 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Bobbie Gail Davis Obituary

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Bobbie Gail Davis, age 72, of Alder Springs, Arkansas died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on Monday, May 23, 1949 to Earl Roberts and Vera (Faulkner) Roberts in Seminole, Texas.

Bobbie was outgoing and known for being a hard worker who loved to help others. She enjoyed quilting and studying genealogy. Bobbie was a member of a quilting group as well as a genealogy society. She loved to spend time with her family and participate in all of her grandchildren's activities. Bobbie worked in the cafeteria for Mena High School for several years as well as home healthcare. She assisted in translating as she was bilingual and spoke Spanish. Bobbie was proud to have obtained a college degree and raised three wonderful and educated children. Bobbie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and a friend and she will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Earl Roberts; and her husband, Felix Davis.

Bobbie is survived by her mother, Vera Roberts; two sons and two daughter in laws, Earl and Cindy Davis of Genoa, Arkansas and Reuben and Julie Davis of McKinney, Texas; one daughter and son in law, Wendy Lynch and John Lynch of Bryant, Arkansas; one brother and sister in law, Earl and Maria Roberts of Alder Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Jackie Hook of Alder Springs, Arkansas; one sister in law, Pat Westbrook of Mena , Arkansas; five grandchildren, Taylor Davis, Brandon Davis, Ryan Lynch, Jack Davis, Dylan Davis ; and several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, October 18, 2021 from 5-7 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mollie Gann Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.

 

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10-15-21 11:01 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Monica Rae Ralls Obituary

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Monica Ralls (Kuykendall), age 40, passed away in her home in Cove, Arkansas while surrounded by loved ones on, October 14, 2021. She was born January 13, 1981, in Talihina, Oklahoma to Linda Sue (Walker) Hoyl and Bobby Ray Kuykendall.

Monica was known as “Meema” to most, and one of her greatest passions in life was that of her kids at the pre-school where she worked. She was a devoted Christian and loved worshipping the Lord. Monica was a very caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and Meema. Her greatest passion in life was spending time with her boys.

Mrs. Monica Ralls is preceded in death by her father Bobby Ray Kuykendall. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Jamie Ralls; sons, Gavin Ralls, Dayton Ralls, and Braylen Ralls; grandchildren, Zion and Adalyn Tena, mother, Linda Hoyl; stepmother, Gale Kuykendall; Brother, Victor Kuykendall, and wife Tracy; sisters, Bobbie Hinsley and husband Darrell, Valerie Cureton and husband Trevan, Shana Fuquay and husband Mickey, special friend Lorena Tena, and spiritual mother, Kim Parks.
Services for Mrs. Monica Ralls will be graveside at Witherspoon Cemetery in Vandervoort, Arkansas, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with EJ Tena and Ron Ladd officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, October 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers are Troy Dickison, Chris Smith, Brian Strother, Jeff Richardson, Kevin Bailey, Heath Toon, Bradley Roberts, and Cott Peterson.

Honorary Pallbearers are Dwight Barrett, Damon Canada, Josh Parks, and Chad Broach.
 

 

10-14-21 5:00 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

 

Sonny Peek Obituary

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Sonny Peek, age 75, of Hatfield, died Friday, October 8, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on May 29, 1946 to Willie Peek and Iva (Hughes) Peek in Alder Springs.

Sonny was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who were a part of his life. Sonny was a generous and hard working man. He was a simple man who loved living a simple life. Sonny loved his Casserole brand pinto beans, fried taters, and buttermilk corn bread. Whether at Weyerhaeuser, at any one of a number of sawmills, chopping and delivering firewood, or whittling tools with his pocket knife, he was always working with wood. Sonny loved being outdoors. He and his wife, Patricia, loved to drive all over Arkansas and Oklahoma. They especially loved going to Dog Patch and Eureka Springs. His grandchildren have many fond memories of going ‘bear hunting’ with Papaw and Mamaw Funny. Near the end of his life, Sonny spent two weeks in Texas with his youngest daughter and her family enjoying sitting on the porch watching birds and squirrels, counting the multitude of planes flying over, and questioning why the neighbors mow their yards and then wash (water) them. He cherished the extra time he got to spend with his three youngest grandkids while there. All of his nurses and his doctors said he told them daily how excited he was to get to go live in Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 33 years, Patricia Peek; two sisters, Johnnie Roberts and Jessie Cassell; and two granddaughters, Kirstie Peek and Megan Peek.

Sonny is survived by one son, Antonio Peek of Hatfield; two daughters and son in law, Jennifer and Eric Elerson of Arlington, Texas, Stacy Peek of Hot Springs Village; one brother, Frank Peek of Mena; two sisters, Myra Heath of Mena and Aline Heath of DeQueen; ten grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Derek Baumgardner of Charleston, South Carolina, Madison Elerson of Arlington, Texas, Braeden Elerson of Arlington, Texas, Lillian Elerson of Arlington, Texas, Gabrielle Peek of Hot Springs, Derek Peek of Springfield, Missouri, Zachary Trotter of De Queen, Jacob Dinger of Texas, Caleb Dinger of Nevada, Dustin Dinger of Dierks; ten great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. A small memorial service for both Sonny and Patricia will be held by the family at a later date.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

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10-11-21 11:54 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Mrs. Roxie R. (Ren) Moll Obituary

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Mrs. Roxie R. (Ren) Moll, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was born November 06, 1944, to the late Ralph, and Phyillis (Ballard) Ren, in Rockford, Illinois.

Mrs. Moll was a CNA by profession, and enjoyed crafting, needle point, and gardening.

Mrs. Roxie Moll is preceded in death by, her parents, Ralph and Phyillis Ren; two brothers, Kerry and Johnny Ren; and by her sister Irene. She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Moll; daughters, Annette Hubbard of Cove, Arkansas; grandchildren, Amanda Abbatt, and Melissa Baker; great-grandchildren, Emily Baker, Kyle Baker, Eric Baker, Alexis Duff, Cole Duff, Spencer Abbott, and Kaylynn Abbott; brothers, Bobby and Steve Ren; sisters, Jackie, Kim, Rogene, and Mary; as well as friend Larry Jones.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at The Crossing Church in Mena, Arkansas.

Mrs. Moll’s cremation services have been entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
 

 

10-8-21 1:59 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

 

Shirley Ann Blodgett Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Shirley Ann Blodgett, age 93, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Mena, Arkansas.
 
Services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Blodgett will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00p.m. in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Mena, Arkansas.
 
Mrs. Blodgett's services have been entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
 
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Shirley Ann Blodgett please visit our Sympathy Store.
 
10-8-21 12:09 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Jimmy David Knighten Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Jimmy David Knighten, age 65, of Mena, Arkansas died on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1956 to David and Virginia Knighten in Frederick, Oklahoma.

Jimmy attended Tahlequah Northeastern State College where he was remembered as a talented tennis player and joined a fraternity where he made many lifelong friends. He loved sports of all kinds but particularly baseball and was a collector of all sorts of sports memorabilia. In his youth, Jimmy enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his friends any chance he was given. Jimmy was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Linda and Wayne Schulte of Greenwood, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jimmy David Knighten please visit our Tribute Store.
 
10-6-21 6:07 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Floyd Pollard Sr. Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Floyd Pollard Sr., age 94, of Smithville, Oklahoma died on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on Thursday, November 4, 1926 to Jim and Ada Pollard in Octavia, Oklahoma.

Floyd was a pleasant and soft spoken man who loved his family and being outdoors. He made a living as a machine operator at a silver mining company before retiring. Floyd enjoyed hunting and fishing, but he especially enjoyed catfishing. He liked listening to country music and anything sang by George Jones. Floyd was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be missed and loved by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Vealey Pollard; and two brothers, Tom Pollard and Hack Haskell.

He is survived by two sons, Floyd O. Pollard Jr. of Cataldo, Idaho and Floyd T. Pollard III of Smithville, Oklahoma; five daughters, Ann Nash and husband Lee of Idaho, Sandy Duree and husband Dilwyn of Moore, Oklahoma, Sally Spencer of Norman, Oklahoma, Michelle Pollard and Tammy Cartwright; one brother, Cleadus; three sisters, Evelyn, Jo, and Mabel; numerous grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Floyd Pollard III, , Todd Bell Sr., Todd Bell Jr., Gene Bell, Johnny Pogue and Dilwyn Duree.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Bell, Floyd O. Pollard, Floyd Streetman and Lanny Pollard.

A graveside service will be Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Watson Cemetery in Watson, Oklahoma under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Floyd Pollard Sr. please visit our Tribute Store.
 
10-5-21 1:50 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Mrs. Aline Brown Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Aline (Craig) Brown passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Centerton, Arkansas. She was born on February 5, 1928, to the late Earl and Jessie (Wood) Craig, in Chino, California.

Mrs. Aline Brown was a seamstress and homemaker by profession. She was an avid seamstress who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She was also known to have a green thumb and could be often found gardening. Mrs. Brown also enjoyed singing, attending church, dancing, listening to music, and reading.

Mrs. Aline Brown is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Jessie (Wood) Craig; her beloved husband, Owen Brown, brothers, Bon Craig, and Dale Craig; and by her sister, Pauline Guinn.

She is survived by her sons, David and wife Tamhra Brown of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Jeffrey and wife Fredia Brown of Watts, Oklahoma; daughters, Donne and husband Randy Johnson of Mena, Arkansas, and Jennie Brown and husband Andrew Milburn of Springdale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Patrick Brown, Karee Buckner, Jamie Walker, Derek Cochran, Chris Johnson, Corey Brown, Jessica Brent, Brannon Pack, Sarah Loge, and Susie Johnson; twenty great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Mrs. Brown will be held at Beasley-Wood Chapel, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with Brother Tim Rose officiating the services. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers are Patrick Brown, Tony Craig, Chris Johnson, Colby Brown, Andrew Milburn, and Gregg Buckner.
Honorary Pallbearers are David Brown, Jeff Brown, Randy Johnson, and Paul Garner.
 

 

10-2-21 4:12 p.m. KAWX.ORG

 

Mr. David Berger Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Obituary for Mr. David Berger
 
Mr. David Berger passed away, Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Berger was born January 4, 1955, in Tacoma, Washington, to the late Charles Henry and Anne (Gaglia) Berger.
 
Mr. David Berger attended the University of Washington to attain a degree in Civil Engineering, and left for fulltime ministry as a pastor, missionary, and a handyman. He was known to be a jack-of-all-trade. He was a kind and obedient servant for the Lord whose passion in life was to help everyone he met. Mr. Berger felt it was a part of his mission in life to help spread the word of Jesus Christ and was a friend to all who knew him.
 
Mr. David Berger is survived by his loving wife, Rita Berger; his sons, Matt Berger, and Josh Berger; brothers Tony Berger and wife Zoe Berger and their children Aaron and Andrew; Mike Berger and wife Cindy Berger and their children Ross and Katie; and his sister-in-law, Anna Rodriguez.
 
Cremation services have been entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home; a memorial will be announced at a later date.
 

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

 

 

10-2-21 4:09 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Mrs. Joyce Evelyn White Obituary

Posted About One Year Ago

Joyce Evelyn White, age 78, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 in Texarkana.

She was born July 22, 1943 to the late Ballard Waller and the late Mable Dennis Waller. She was married to the late Jerry White and she was a teacher by profession. She loved to watch old westerns, she loved to crochet, do canning, sew and enjoyed art and crafts. She especially loved working at her church, Lakeview Baptist. Joyce was a loving sister, aunt and a friend to all she met.

She is survived by her sister, Donita Almand of Prescott, Arkansas and was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jerry White and her brother Troy Waller.

Graveside services will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the White Oak Cemetery with Brother Steve Raines officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation will be general. Pallbearers will be her nephews.
 
 

10-1-21 4:48 p.m. KAWX.ORG

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