Scottie Gayle Piper, age 74, of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on Sunday, March 16, 1947 to Everett Kaufman and Bonnie (Brewer) Kaufman.

Gayle was a loving and devoted Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Church family at Hatfield First Baptist and spent her days serving the Lord. Gayle found great honor in preparing and serving meals on Wednesday nights and any other time she was needed. She lived her life by the Lords word. Gayle enjoyed listening to southern gospel music. She was proud of her family and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anytime they were in church with her you could see her face light up with pride. Together she and Allen raised three wonderful boys but according to Allen she raised him for 56 years. Gayle was a member of the Rainbow for Girls in High School. This is an organization that teaches leadership training through community service. She made her living as a secretary for many years before retiring as a homemaker. Gayle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Gayle is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Allen Piper; three sons and daughter in laws, Michael Piper and wife Darlene, Scott Piper and wife Brenda, and Todd Piper and wife Samantha; seven grandchildren, Seth Piper, Keisha Crawford and husband Andy, James Moody and wife Destiney, Kaitlyn Piper, Regan Piper, Nathan Piper and Christopher Piper; five great grandchildren, William Gillespie, Braxton Gillespie, Ronnie Crawford, Zackery Moody and Namine Moody; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Hatfield, Arkansas with Brother Bob Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. in the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel.

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Leon Lloyd Rogers, age 92, of Mena, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Green House Cottages of Homewood in Mena, Arkansas. He was born on Tuesday, August 20, 1929 to Otto Kato Rogers and Lois Maude Jones Rogers in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

Leon was a great man whom was admired by many. He believed that you should do the best you can with the tools you are given. Leon attended the First Baptist Church of Mena. He served proudly in the United States Army throughout the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Leon served in the General McAuthur's Honor Guard and retired from the military after 20 years of dedicated service. His favorite hobby was spending time in his rock shop. He was proud of the family he had built and enjoyed all the time he could spend with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Leon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Leon is preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Maudene Rogers.

Leon is survived by his loving wife, Edna Rogers of Mena; five sons and daughters in law, Larry and Debbie Rogers of Mena, Bruce and Sue Rogers of Irving, Texas, Billy and Shannon Rogers of North Augusta, South Carolina, Larry and Bonnie Ham of Wright City, Oklahoma, and Brett and Melissa Ham of Mena; three daughters and sons in law, Shirley and John Hawkins of Maud, Texas, Marsha and Jim Tuemler of New Brunsville, Texas, and Julie and Russell McLellan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one sister, Cathren Rodriguez of Stockton, California; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Russell Threet officiating. Interment will follow at the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel.

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Margie Lodema Lance, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1946 to L.G. Coffman and Edna (Campbell) Coffman in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Margie was a wonderful Christian woman who loved the Lord. She enjoyed praying and reading her devotionals daily. Margie made her living as a Chiropractic Technician in Claremore, Oklahoma for 20 years. While there she became acquainted with the family of Alan Jacksons fiddle player. Margie loved listening to Alan Jacksons music. She retired to Polk County with her husband George. Margie was especially proud of her daughter Tammy and her grandson Caleb. She loved to watch television, talk on the phone and love on her little dog Sam.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Margie is survived by her loving husband of almost 56 years, George Lance; one daughter, Tammy Lance and wife, Pam of Owasso, Oklahoma; one grandson, Caleb Lance of Owasso, Oklahoma; and one sister, Louise Sappington of Inola, Oklahoma and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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2-18-22 5:18 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Judith Ann Hynes, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on Sunday, May 5, 1946 to Edgar Albert Cheesley and Mildred Aldrich Chambers in Romford, England.

Judith was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mena. She was very outgoing and opinionated, but also loving and cared about everyone immensely. Judith was passionate about life and loved living it to the fullest. She enjoyed taking care of her cats and watching all the wildlife around her home. She loved to visit with friends and family, especially talking to her grandchildren on the phone. Judith enjoyed life and all it had to offer, and cherished her family with all her heart. She enjoyed many kinds of music, Mumford and Sons, Van Morrison, and Pink Floyd were some of her favorites. Judith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Timothy Hynes; one grandchild, Liam Istre; and one brother, Peter Cheesley.

Judith is survived by her loving husband, Christopher Hynes of Mena; one son and daughter in law, David and Kandi Hynes of Colorado; one daughter and son in law, Elizabeth and Byron Istre of Duson, Louisiana; one brother, John Cheesley of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one sister, Nancy Robbins of Scott, Louisiana; nine grandchildren, Kyle Hynes and wife, Suzy, Trent Hynes and wife, Lydia, Mallerie Hynes, Landri Hynes, Deegan Hynes, Marcus Hynes, Bryson Istre, Makaila Istre, and Ethan Istre; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mena, Arkansas at 2:00 PM with President Tom McClanahan officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1:00 - 2:00 PM in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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2-17-22 1:32 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

Stephen Wayne Ellison, age 63, of Board Camp, Arkansas, died, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Steve was born on Wednesday, January 7, 1959 to Wayne Gene and Annette LaForge Ellison in Hallettsville, Texas.

Steve grew up on the family farm in Board Camp, AR and attended Board Camp Baptist Church. Steve had many fond memories from those days. Pastor and Mrs. Vernual Ridgeway were instrumental in him coming to Christ and surrendering to the ministry. Pastor Ridgeway baptized Steve in Board Camp Creek when he was thirteen years old. Steve graduated 3rd academically in the 1977 class of Mena High School. Steve participated in basketball and was a starter on the 1976 Arkansas State Champion Football Team from Mena H.S. After high school, Steve earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Steve later graduated with highest honors with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Steve also earned certification in Intentional Interim Ministry from the Center for Congregational Health in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He later earned certification in Basic Christian Apologetics from the Creation Apologetics Teachers College based in Idaho.

In 1984, Steve put his double majors of Physical Education and Social Studies to use as a public school teacher and coach for ten years in Gatesville, TX. Steve also taught and coached in Cedar Hill, TX as well as Waldron and Mena, AR. Steve was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as a student at Mena H.S. and in three of the schools where he coached. That FCA involvement led him to raise the necessary funds to open an FCA office in Waco, TX where he served as that office’s first Area Representative. Steve ministered on more than two-hundred school campuses in a twelve county area around Killeen and Waco including Baylor University. During that time, Steve was ordained to the gospel ministry by Trinity Baptist Church in Gatesville, TX. Because of their FCA relationship, Grant Teaff preached Steve’s ordination message.

Steve served in FCA as a volunteer for many years and for nine years in a variety of paid positions. He worked alongside many great and humble men, including Coach Teaff, Gene Stallings, Burton Lawless, Bobby Bowden, Cody Carlson, Tom Osborne, Spike Dykes, Tom Landry, and many others. Because of the FCA position, Steve began to receive requests to fill in for ill or traveling pastors. Before long, a small country church in Crawford, TX asked Steve to be their bi-vocational pastor where he served for four and one-half years while also continuing to serve as the Area Director for the Heart of Texas FCA. After that, Steve transitioned into a full-time pastorate in Hodgen, OK and later in the Hot Springs area.

In January of 2012, Steve simultaneously began serving as the Manager and Administrator for the Ouachita Baptist Assembly and as the Interim Pastor for Horatio FBC. After his ministry at Horatio, Associational Missionary duties were added to his OBA responsibilities. Steve then served as Interim Pastor at Mena FBC and Calvary BC. Steve wrote a weekly devotional column published across several southern states in hundreds of newspapers. Steve was even selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Baptist Newsmagazine for 2018 and 2019.

Steve’s final pastorate was at Salem Baptist Church in Nunley, AR. During his ministry at Salem he continued to teach Seminary Extension classes through the Ouachita Theological Training Institute in Mena, DeQueen, and at the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center in Hodgen. He loved the Salem children dearly and the entire Salem church. His heart was for discipleship across all ages. Steve tirelessly and faithfully served the Lord at home and vocationally throughout his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Ellison and one brother, Michael Ellison.

Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, Malea Ellison of Board Camp; his mother Annette Ellison of Board Camp; his sons and wives, Levi and Jessica Ellison of Mena and Caleb and Sidney Ellison of Conway; bonus son and fiance, Kendall Pearce and Ronni Denham of Hot Springs; his brother and wife, Brandon and Linda Ellison of Mena; one unborn grandson, Daniel Scott Ellison of Mena; Malea's parents, Richard and Mary Ruth Martin of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the Salem Baptist Church with Brother Bill Carter officiating. Interment follows in Pinecrest Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of the Bowser Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, February 18, 2022 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 150 Hyatt Court, Monticello, Arkansas 71655 or at https://arkansasfamilies.org/give-now.

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2-16-22 3:59 p.m. KAWX.ORG

Mr. Joe Henry Manning, age 90, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

Joe was born March 28, 1931 in Alf, Montgomery County, Arkansas to the late Henry Arthur and Jessie Lorene (Hughes) Manning. His parents moved the family to Hico, Louisiana when he was about 8-9 years old to give the children better educational opportunities. Joe graduated in May 1951 from Hico High School in Hico, Louisiana. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 in Amarillo, Texas. Joe went to college on a GI bill at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana from 1955-1959 attaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. He began his career with the City of Shreveport, Louisiana as an accountant from 1959-1961. Once he moved to New Mexico he worked for ACF Industries, Inc. contracted to US Atomic Energy Commission from 1961-1967 as an accountant, he worked as an accountant for General Electric for 32 years where he received various awards and recognitions.

After spending 32 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico Joe retired to Arkansas in 1996 to raise Red Angus cattle on his farm once belonging to the Ode Maddox family at Pine Ridge, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Shewmake, in August 2000 at Pecos, New Mexico in a Native American ceremony. Joe and Shirley shared a love of Native American culture, family genealogy, and traveling the back roads.

Joe was of the Baptist faith and a Mason. He had many things which brought him great joy, especially trout fishing trips to Colorado with friends. Another joy for Joe was his love of working with wood and he built many pieces of furniture for family and friends. He had the ability to build anything from wood, all he needed was an idea. When building the house in Pine Ridge he and his brother-in-law used 10 varieties of wood Joe had been collecting for many years. Joe identified and collected leaves and bark from all the native trees in Montgomery County for a display at the Museum in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. He worked for countless hours repairing and restoring the Old Norman High School and the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He was particularly proud of helping to add a bathroom and sewer to the church. He also built the entrance gateway and fence around the Sulphur Springs Cemetery and has been a caretaker of the cemetery since retiring. As a younger man he raised and showed prize winning Weimaraner dogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Newt Calvin Manning and Marion William “Bill" Manning, sisters Doris Mildred Osbon, Hazel Irene Napper and Margie Faye Cooper.

Survivors include his wife Shirley Ann Manning; brother Franklin D. Manning; sisters Dollie Bea Stratton and Rosa Lee Gilligan; step-son Arvis “Trey” Cannon (Gayle); step-daughter Angela Smith (Steven); grandchildren Andrew Long (Casey), Arvis “Trace” Cannon, Andrea Michele (Long) Perkins (Kenny), Sage Cannon and Lauren Cannon; great-grandchildren Cayden Perkins, AvaGrace Long, Eros Cannon, and AnaBelle Long; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Elite Hospice for their care, especially Keith, Janet, and Vicky.

Joe has been sent for cremation under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Bowser Chapel with Bobby Rosson and Raymond Dees officiating. The family will hold a private burial at the Sulphur Springs Cemetery at a later date.

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2-16-22 9:59 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Carolyn Ann Dugan, age 69, of Mena, Arkansas died Sunday, February 13, 2022 Baptist Health, Arkansas. She was born on , September 17,1952 to Louis and Celeste Whilhite Singleton in Oden, Arkansas.

Carolyn was outspoken and very firm in her beliefs, but she was kind hearted and caring to everyone she met. She was very proud of her nursing career and worked many years for area hospitals, Area Agency on Aging, before retiring from the Polk County Health Department. She was passionate about supporting cancer research. Carolyn enjoyed hosting family gatherings, cooking her fried turkey and dressing that everyone loved to eat. She cherished any time that she could spend with her family, especially her grandchildren. She liked to read fantasy books and absolutely loved Elvis and Star Trek. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Nina Perew.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 52 years, L.J. Dugan of Mena; two sons, Randall Dugan of Mena, and Kendall Dugan of Pocola, Oklahoma; one brother, Charles Wayne Singleton of Mena; three grandchildren, Rebecca and Seth Roberts of Nashville, Arkansas, and Bryson Dugan of Pocola, Oklahoma; one great grandchild, Isabella Roberts of Nashville, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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2-16-22 9:55 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Mr. Billy Keith Deramus, age 57, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

He was born August 30, 1964 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Glen and Iona (Bryan) Deramus. He was in the pharmaceutical industry and was married to Emanuel Cornelio. Billy enjoyed spending time with close friends and family, traveling, volunteering at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and helping those in need.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Iona Deramus. He is survived by his husband, Emanuel Cornelio; a brother, Tommy Deramus and wife Fran of Round Rock, Texas; sisters, Donna Bushe of Mena, Arkansas and Tammy Harrell and husband Derek of Marion, Arkansas and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Derek Harrell officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crohn’s Colitis Foundation at crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
 

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2-15-22 9:41 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Donald Ray  “Donnie" Quinn, age 74, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born January 26, 1948, in Mena, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd Samuel Quinn and Grace Mildred Gortemiller Quinn.

Mr. Quinn attended transmission school in Dallas, Texas. He was a transmission specialist for over 50 years and was highly respected for his expertise in the transmission field. Donnie was also owner and operator of Quinn’s Wrecker Service for several years. He loved tinkering in his shop and restoring old cars and tractors. He was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Acorn, Arkansas.

Donnie is preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Sammy Quinn. He is survived by his loving wife Jean Quinn of 43 years; son, Travis Dewayne Quinn and wife Valerie; daughters, Donna Jean Milam and husband Rodney, Sabrina Maree Bird and husband John; grandchildren, Derek Quinn, Polly McLain, Ethan Ramthun, Colton Milam, Clayton Milam, Sydnee Welch, Baylee LaFont, Katy Bird, Chris Bird; great-grandchildren, Chloe McLain, Lawson McLain, Ella Ramthun, Marvin Ramthun, Colby Milam, and Ember Welch; sister, Chyrel Berry; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside services for Mr. Quinn will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Board Camp Cemetery, in Board Camp, Arkansas. Brother Floyd Folsom will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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2-9-22 9:59 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Marlene E. Evans of Shady, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home. She was born on Friday, March 27, 1936 to Guy and Doris Reynolds in Spencer, Nebraska, and was raised in Kansas City, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and daughters, Denise and Mechille.

Marlene is survived by five other children; Terry, Rena, and Lee Evans and Kayse Evans Brown all living in Texas giving her grandchildren she cherished, and Sandi Montgomery of Shady, Arkansas.

We lost the heart of our family. She had a kindness and a capacity of unwavering love and forgiveness that was impossible to replicate.

Marlene spent over 40 years owning daycare centers in Missouri and Texas, loving and touching the lives of countless children.

A fun loving lady who loved a good road trip, good clean fun, and her family.

Our loss is Heavens gain.

Rest well and know we will always love and miss you.

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2-8-22 2:27 p.m. KAWX.ORG 

 

Joy Bennett McQueen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Mena, Arkansas, just two days before her 87th birthday. She was born on February 3, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana to James Bennett and Francis Broome Bennett.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cypress Baptist Church (Lagniappe Hall) in Benton, Louisiana. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Joy's special friend, Pastor Tommy Patton at 2:00 PM.

Joy's wish was to be cremated with her ashes scattered at the Ouachita Mountain cabin that she loved.

Joy was completely devoted to her husband, Henry, for 32 years, until his death in 2008. Preceding her in death were her son, James Berryman and step son, Harold McQueen and brother James Bennett Jr.. Survivors include her daughter, Katherine Crain and husband, Jeff, step daughter, Lisa Rogers and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Chastain Chamberlain and husband, Adam, Chase Hardesty and wife, Margie and Ashford McQueen and wife, Khristen; sister, Joan Bennett Tyler; great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends who loved her very much.

Joy was a certified property manager in Shreveport for 25 years. She was a member of the Republican Women of Bossier City.

Joy loved to play Wordscapes and dominoes, winning way too often. She also loved watching the deer and turkeys roaming outside her window. But her favorite hobby was reading. Especially, sitting in her rocking chair by the fire on her cabin deck. She called it "Paradise."

However it is written; no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9

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2-7-22 11:55 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Edna Mae Lott Lange, aged 75, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 1, in Seven Points, Texas surrounded by family.

Edna was born to the late Lee Lott and Ruby Strother Lott on September 12, 1946, in Ink, Arkansas. Edna has lived the past several years in Red Rock, Texas. Edna was the only sister to five brothers, Vernon, Herman, Leo, Bobby and Johnny. Edna was a graduate of Acorn High School, class of 1964 and she later graduated from Henderson State University with a degree in Special Education. Edna was married to Fred Lange on Aug. 18, 1967, and they were married 36 1/2 years. Edna was a member of Hill Country Faith Ministries in San Marcos, Texas for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great - grandmother, aunt and friend but most of all she was a devoted child of God. Edna never met a stranger and loved sharing the Love of Jesus with everyone. She was a blessing to many. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Edna will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.

Edna is preceded in death by her parents Lee Lott and Ruby Strother Lott, husband Fred Lange, brothers Vernon Lott, Herman Lott, Leo Lott, one granddaughter, Rebekka Qualls, Sisters in law - Sandy Lott, Edith Lott, Shirley Lott and Norma Lott.

Edna is survived by two brothers - Bobby Lott of Acorn, Arkansas and Johnny Lott and wife Norma of Acorn, Arkansas , one sister in law - Doris Lott, her children - Trevor Lange and Sheila Lange of Seven Points, Texas, Carlene Rye and Husband Cavin Rye of Lilbourn, Missouri, Ginger Simmons and Husband Scotty Simmons of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Charles Lange and wife Deanna Lange of Hot Springs, Arkansas as well as many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and other family. Edna is also survived by her spiritual children Jim Wesley, Judy Dutelle, Shane and Sherry Swenson, and many others.

The ashes of Fred and Edna will be buried together at Rock Springs Cemetery, (Posey Hollow) Acorn, Polk County, Arkansas. A Memorial Service will be held at Mena Church Of God in Mena, Arkansas, on Saturday, February 12, at 10 a.m. , with Bro. Robert Lott Officiating.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hill Country Ministry at the following link.

www.hillcountrychurch.net

2-7-22 11:44 a.m. KAWX.ORG

Norman Eugene Going, age 73, of Smithville, Oklahoma passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was born November 17, 1948, in Talihina, Oklahoma to McClayborn and Annie (Williams) Going.

Upon graduating in 1966, from Smithville High School, he held many job titles- Iron worker, Tv repairman, baker, auto mechanic, and a helicopter mechanic, while in the United States Army. He was a mechanic by profession and loved working on cars.

Norman loved going to church and attending gospel singings where he loved to sing. His many hobbies were watching old westerns, telling jokes, and great stories, and seeing new places while always on the hunt for a good place to eat. His favorite passion was spending time with family and the grandchildren he adored. He could always be found at one of their school functions or competitions. Norman never met a stranger. He was friendly and outgoing, so new acquaintances were friends in no time. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, McClayborn and Annie Going; brother, Marvin Going; sisters, Ida Mae Wilson, and Florence Goodblanket.

Norman is survived by his sons, Lance Goings of Smithville, Oklahoma; Brian Goings and wife NanJu of Leavenworth, Kansas; Jon Goings and wife Cristal of Mesquite, Texas; daughters, Collette Phillips and husband Darryl Samuels of Smithville, Oklahoma, Andrea Goings of Smithville, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Ashley Rodriguez, Cera Phillips, Gavin Goings, Kayla Goings, and husband Alberto Alonso, Misty Goings, Andrew (Drew) Goings, Scott Scammerhorn, Joseph (Joey) Scammerhorn, Sean Goings, Katie Goings, Sarah Spicer, Zachary Goings, Alexander Lewis and partner Judy King, DaMario Lewis, and Alysia Lewis; great-grandchildren, Matthew Going, Gabriella (Gabby) Rodriguez, and Ezra Lewis; sisters, Rachel Sullivan and husband Ken, Nora Jane Sakiestewa, and Naomi Going.

Services for immediate family of Mr. Going will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, at Beechton Cemetery in Smithville, Oklahoma, at 10:00 a.m.

Services for friends and other family will be announced at a later date.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
 

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