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Mr. Bertie Delbert Armstrong, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on January 16, 1934, in Lebanon, Missouri to Bertie Delbert Armstrong Sr and Alice May (Black) Armstrong.

Graveside services will be held 10:00am Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena, Arkansas with Bro. Donnie Jewell officiating.

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Robert Lee “Bob” Tillman, Jr. age 91, of Mena, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday December 19, 2022. He was born November 13, 1931, in Houston, Texas to Robert Lee and Flora Marquardt Tillman. He moved to Mena, Arkansas from Houston with his family in 1944. He was a 1949 graduate of Mena High School. After graduation, he joined the US Navy where he served 4 years including some of the Korean War. After leaving the Navy and returning to Mena, he met, and married Imodene “Dene” Simpson October 9, 1953.

He logged the woods of Colorado for a short period with his Father-in-law, Logan Simpson. Bob attended Radio Operating School in Little Rock, Arkansas before moving his family to Phoenix, Arizona where he was employed by American Airlines as a Radio Operator. American Airlines transferred him to El Paso, Texas where he resided for a couple of years. Bob and his family returned to Mena in 1963. He worked as a Temp with the US Forest Service before beginning his career with the US Postal Service. He retired from the USPS in 1991. His hobbies throughout his life were reading, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and golfing. Bob was a member of the Mena United Methodist Church and sanctuary choir for over 50 years. He was President of the Ouachita Men’s Golf Association for 15 years.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dene Tillman, daughters, Lynn Oglesby and husband Mike, of Mena, Arkansas, Sandra Cohrs and husband Greg of Sour Lake, Texas, son, Jeff Tillman and wife, Lisa of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas; grandchildren, Chad Oglesby, Josh Oglesby, Adam Cohrs, Amy Cohrs Goolsby, Rob Tillman, and Taylor Tillman Heflin; step-granddaughters, Tara Smith, and Paige Irvin; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express our deep appreciation to care giver, Melissa Owens, Elite Hospice, the caregivers of the Senior Behavioral Unit and the COVID Dept. of Mena Regional Health Systems and the caregivers at the Greenwood Cottages for the loving care and support given during the last months of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Tillman Sexton. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation is entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral home.


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Vernon Lee Wilhite, age 64, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on Thursday, December 26, 1957 to Alfred Vernon and Dollie Mozell Wilhite in Mena, Arkansas.

Vernon was a man of the Baptist Faith who always trusted in the Lord and attended the Bible Believers Baptist Church. He was a very hard working talented mechanic and ran his own shop, Vern's Place, for forty years. Vernon enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and automobiles. He liked to listen to country music, but most of all he loved his wife and the family they had built together. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Chloe. Vernon was the greatest husband, father and grandpa and he cherished every moment spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Betty Wilhite.

Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Annette Wilhite of Mena; three daughters and son in law and son, Rachel and Patrick Burns of Fort Smith, Hannah Wilhite of Mena, Russell Powell of Mena, and Malissa Smith of Mena; one sister, Judy Jones of Mena; eleven grandchildren, Emma Burns, Anna Burns, Leah Burns, Karis Burns, Cora Burns, Samuel Wilhite, Gabriel Wilhite, Caleb Jones, Wesley Smith, Austin Smith, and Makaylee Smith; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Jerry Musgrove officiating. Visitation will be general on Friday before the service starting at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Concord Cemetery in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Burns, Caleb Smith, Wesley Smith, Austin Smith, Russell Powell, Ronnie Pearce, James Taylor, and Danny Cusher. Honorary Pallbearers are Dave Anderson, Ronnie Cusher, Dezi Bowles and Andy Jones.

Services will be live streamed at https://bowserffh.com/obituaries/vernon-wilhite.

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Eddie Donald Thompson, age 71, earned his Heavenly reward at his home in Hatfield, Arkansas on December 20, 2022. He was born August 31, 1951 in Hillsboro, Oregon to the late Murray Donald (MD) Thompson and the late Elma Louise Ritter Thompson.

Eddie lived much of his young life in California before moving to Mena, Arkansas where he graduated high school and joined the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was a Repel Master and Jungle Expert and served 21 years before retiring as an E-7 Sergeant First Class. Eddie was a certified scuba diver and helped with water search and rescue. He was a tree trimming foreman by trade and a carpenter in which he held great pride in his work.

He loved living his dream of being a cowboy and rancher and raised some of the finest paint horses. After retirement, he took great pride on his ranch and worked to keep it immaculate at all times, building and improving on it constantly. He loved riding his good horse King on trail rides and was often seen riding around the town of Hatfield along with his faithful trail dog, Festus. He was also an avid hunter and his trophy deer grace all of the walls in his home.

Eddie’s pride and joy were his children and his four grandchildren and he was so proud of them. He was faithful to his Lord and Savior and had a big servant’s heart. He was known for his humorous stories and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His sickness plagued him for ten long years and although it wasn’t the healing we had prayed for, he has been healed in the very best way. He’s taken his last ride and no doubt was greeted by family and friends who had gone before him, along with his special loved dog, Sweetie.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, MD and Elma Thompson; sister, Sharon Louise Thompson Cochrane; brother, David Lee Thompson

He is survived by his loving wife and cowgirl of 22 years, Janice Hood Thompson of Hatfield; daughter, Heather Thompson Grenier and husband, Rodney of Mena, Arkansas; son, Cory Thompson and wife, Candace of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren: David Grenier, Sarah Grenier, Jackson Thompson and Grant Thompson all of Mena, Arkansas; brother, Michael Dale Thompson and wife, Niece of Barling, Arkansas; step-mother, Bobbie Sue Booth Thompson of Pine Ridge, Arkansas and a host of relatives and friends.

Pall Bearers will be: Chris Moody, Matt Walston, Trea Blair, Jon Foster, Michael Looney, and Danny Smedley.

Honorary Pall Bearers will be his grandsons David Grenier, Jackson Thompson, and Grant Thompson; his best friend, Steve Golden; Gary Garrett and his National Guard unit buddies

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Mr. Allon D. Anderson, 73, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on December 20, 2022. Allon was born on August 27, 1949, to Travis B. Anderson Sr. and Vonetha (Summit) Anderson in Mena (Ink), Arkansas.

Allon enjoyed being outside whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping. He loved talking to and being surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by two sons; Allon Dale Anderson (Luquatta) and Benny Anderson; two brothers, Joel Anderson (Connie), and Jerry R. Anderson (Deborah); one sister, Judy Collins (Mark); eight grandchildren, Danyal and Tia, Chell and Drew, William and Cora, Jasmine Cunningham, and Haley Cowan; Bently, and nine other great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends, and the mother of his children, Linda Davis.

Allon is preceded in death by; his parents; brother, Travis Anderson Jr., and wife, Letha Anderson.

Graveside service will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Nichols Cemetery near Hatfield with Bro. Donnie Jewell officiating. Services are under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Leiann L. Barron, age 69, of Mena, Mena, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Little Rock.

She was born September 22, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas to the late Patrick J. Reamy and the late Luella Fern Cherry Reamy. She was happily married to her best friend, Michael Barron and worked in daycare. Leiann enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and the Price is Right and would help warm up the horses before the horse races. She was also a barrell racer and was crowned the McAllister, Oklahoma Rodeo Queen! Her favorite thing to do though was spend time with her grandchildren, particularly her running buddy, Maybree. She loved the Lord and her church family and she will be missed by them and her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Barron; sons Michael W. Barron and B.J. Barron (Rachel); grandchildren Michelle L. Barron, Jackson Blaze Barron, Merissa A. Canoe (Kenny), Shaylei Barron, Messina Woolridge (Peter) and Makala Wells (Tyler); great-grandchildren, Maybree Bates, Mollie Marie Barron, Makenzee Don Barron, Malachi Canoe, Tosha Marie Woolridge, Mayzlee Canoe and Lucas Wayne Wells; sisters, Sherry Lynn Reamy and Jan Wenke and her aunts, the “Charlie’s Angels”, Joan Gail Tanner, Charlotte and Sandra.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cove First Baptist Church with Brother Ron Ladd officiating. Interment follows in the Muse Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday evening the 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be B.J. Barron, Gary Reamy, Gary Wenke, Jr., Skip Smith, Kenny Canoe and Terry Lunsford.

Honorary pallbearers will be David Reamy, Michael W. Barron, Sammy Davidson, William Hensley, Brody Hensley and Pete Rose.

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Joe Frankie Brewer, 72, of Mena went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 15, 2022. Joe was born on May 12, 1950 in Sulphur Springs, AR to Ben and Rosie Brewer, he was a U.S Army veteran and received two bronze stars for his service in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong mechanic by trade and received national recognition and vocational awards for his skill in small gas engine building, but his greatest accomplishment was his family, and he was named Papa Joe by his grandkids who dearly love him. He was preceded in death by both parents and one sister, Wilma Singleton.

Survivors include his wife Rachael Brewer of Mena; two sons and one daughter, Jeremiah and Susan Brewer, Daniel and Jennifer Brewer, Jerusha and Jeff Neufeld, all of Mena; ten grandchildren, Noah and Selah Brewer, Sophie, Grace, Ellie and Caleb Brewer, Fisher, Justice, Holiday and Levi Neufeld; four stepchildren, Anthony Duval of New Hampshire, Toni Duval of Mena, Nicole Nunn of Mena, and Howard Nunn of New Hampshire; brothers Gerald Brewer of Mena and Leon Brewer of Springdale, one sister Alma Abernathy of Mt Ida.

A memorial service celebrating Joe’s life is Wednesday, December 21st at 2pm at Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena with pastor Victor Rowell officiating. Military honors will immediately follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday, December 20th at Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

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Mr. Charles Mitchell Capps, age 74, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 4, 1948, in Orange, Texas, to the late Elbert Lee Capps and Juanita Ruth Smotherman.

Mr. Capps was a plumber by profession, he was a student and teacher of the word of JehovahGod. He enjoyed trail riding, working the land and playing with the tractor.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Lee Capps and Juanita Ruth Smotherman, and by his sister, Rita Schmidtberger. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Rae Capps; sons, Cameron Mitchell Capps, Charles “Chase” Michael Capps, Cory Mark Capps; daughter, Rebekah Luann Capps; stepdaughter, Kala Berg Laughlin; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other friends and family too numerous to mention.

There are no services planned at this time. Mr. Capps was sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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Ella Mae Lightfoot, age 93, of Mena, Arkansas passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 30, 1929 to Amiel Patrick and Lois Victoria Boyce in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Ella Mae loved the Lord and her faith was very important to her. She was a very active member of the Cornerstone Pentecostal Church and adored listening to Gospel music. Ella Mae's favorite things to do were to go fishing and play Yahtzee. She enjoyed watching game shows on television, and reading spiritual books. Ella Mae liked to garden and bake desserts, her cinnamon rolls were a favorite of the family. She liked listening to her son Ron play guitar and she absolutely adored her two dogs, Banjo and Bentley. Ella Mae raised seven children whom she loved very much. Ella Mae was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank Elite Hospice for their excellent care and compassion they showed to Ella as well as their very attentive sister, Renita, who was Ella Mae's exceptional caregiver for the past two years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Glen Kimball; two brothers, Ronald Boyce and Darrell Boyce; and one sister, Arlo Dean Boyce.

Ella Mae is survived by three sons and daughters in law, Ron Kimball of Mena, Harry and Ruth Kimball of Lebanon, Missouri, Michael and Brittany Kimball of Shellsburg, Iowa; three daughters and sons in law, Claudia and James Horton of Lees Summit, Missouri, Renita Thomas of Mena, and Sheila and James Risner of Watson, Oklahoma; two brothers and sister in law, Joseph and Joan Boyce of Bonner Springs, Kansas, and DeWayne Boyce of Dale, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; 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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Bill Ray "Gold Eagle" McCourtney, age 87, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Green House Cottages of Homewood. He was born on Sunday, June 16, 1935 to Prunes and Bernice McCourtney in Mena, Arkansas.

Bill attended the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. He was quick witted, intelligent, wise, fun loving and liked to joke with his friends and family. Bill was very caring, compassionate and was very involved in Camp Pioneer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Lodge and had many friends there. He was a talented woodworker, leather worker and could make anything he put his mind to. Bill was a master gardener, archer and liked to play pool. Growing up an only child, he was very proud of his big family, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was about the greatest grandpa anyone could ask for and all the grandkids felt fortunate to have been able to know PePaw. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen McCourtney.

Bill is survived by three sons, Jay and Janine Winchester of Carlton, Oregon, Dr. Bill and Sherri McCourtney of Mena, Don and Lydia McCourtney of Mena; Vicki and Pat Burke of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sherri and Bill Finders of Oskaloosa, Iowa; thirty-seven grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena, Arkansas with Father Joseph Shantiraj as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Mena. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Matthew McCravens, Shane Frost, Aaron Finders, Dalton McCourtney, Logan McCourtney, Nicholas McCourtney, Wes Wright, and Glenn Erickson. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Vigil Honor Members of Akela Wahinapay Lodge 232.

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Mollie Frances Bicknell Johnson died December 8, 2002 at her home in Shreveport LA.

Mollie was born January 1, 1930 to Mollie and Jack Dedman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Melvin Branson, husband Ira Bicknell of 33 years, her husband Blume Johnson, and her son John David Norton.

She is survived by sons Charles Bicknell of Harrison AR, James Bicknell of Clarksville AR, Les Bicknell of Cave Springs AR as well as grandchildren Jessica Kurtzo of Hector AR and Colton Bicknell of Wagoner OK.

Mollie spent much of her early life in the Shreveport area. She and Ira and their children moved to Mena AR in 1967 when Ira retired. Mollie and Ira had an Angus and Hereford cattle ranch in Mena for several years. Ira died in 1987. Mollie later married Blume Johnson and they made their home in Shreveport LA.

Late in life Mollie discovered her birth family. She is also survived by sisters Jo Ann, Carolyn and brother Wayne all of Texas.

Mollie will be laid to rest next to Ira at graveside services held at Cherry Hill cemetery near Mena AR, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.

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Mr. George Dee Watkins, age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born December 29, 1935, in Hartley, Arkansas to the late George Everett Watkins and Delphia (Sirmon) Watkins Carter.

George worked at US Motors; however, his greatest passion was working his cows and farming. Additionally, he liked riding horses, watching western movies, attending rodeos, and having fun. He was known as an outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting and camping. However, above all else he loved his family.

Mr. Watkins is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Louellen Gruben Watkins of Mena, Arkansas; son, George Dwayne Watkins and wife Bea of Mena, Arkansas; daughter, Margaret Denice Smith and husband Michael of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Angela Watkins, Brandon Watkins, Colton Watkins, Desiree’ Smedley and husband Tony, Ericka Eaton and husband Brandon, Melanie Allen and husband Joseph, Laura Allen and husband Spencer, Brian Smith and wife Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Noah, Kai’lyne, Janie, Gage, Avery, Grace, Jenna, Grace, Caroline, Calvin and Harper; and by his brother, Danny Lee Carter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Everett Watkins and Delphia (Sirmon) Watkins Carter, and by his brothers, Ronald D. Watkins and Jerry Wayne Oglesby.

Services for Mr. George Watkins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2022, at Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell and Brother Justin Leonard will be officiating the services under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Old Dallas Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas.

There will be a visitation held December 11, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Gregg Sirmon, Tewayne Watkins, Chris Looney, Tewayne Watkins, Jr., Steve McMellon, Tim McMellon, and Larry Watkins.

Honorary pallbearers are Sam Heath, Glen Pearce, Lee Fountain, Roger Head, and Jim Pearce.

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Doyle Ray Turner, age 88, of Wickes, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022 while surrounded by loved ones in his home. He was born on Wednesday, November 14, 1934 to Denver Carson Turner and Sylvia Mae Davis Turner.

Doyle was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean conflict. He was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord. Doyle was an avid reader of his Bible and was almost finished reading it through for the 30th time. If you arrived at his house early enough in the morning you would find him in his favorite blue recliner sipping his coffee and reading his daily scriptures. He was a 1954 Graduate of Gillham High School. Doyle met and married the love of his life Dexter (Miles) in 1959. Together they raised poultry and cattle for many years. He drove a feed truck for Lane Poultry and spent many years logging as well.

Doyle retired from the Wickes School District after 17 years as a bus driver. He loved his children with everything he had. Years later when grandchildren came along, his heart expanded a little more each time as each new grandchild, great grandchild, and great-great grandchild would become another one of his favorites. On his final days on Earth, he still had someone to read his Bible to him and pass him a baby for one last loving.

Doyle was a wonderful and loving husband, dad, brother, brother in law, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Sylvia Turner; two brothers, Lloyd Turner and Charles "Bunk" Turner; and one sister, Sylvia Arlena "Nina" Turner.

Doyle is survived by his loving wife of almost 64 years, Dexter Turner of Wickes; two sons and daughter in law, Steve Turner, and Micheal Turner and wife Shannon; two daughters and son in law, Sondra Turner, and Shirley (Sissy) and Eric Sanders; grandchildren, Joni Gomez and husband Ruben, Amanda Frachiseur and husband Clint, Jana Merlone, Brandon Smith, Stephanie Miller and husband Travis, Erica Branda and husband Todd, Seth Smith and Tori, Morgan Turner, Dakota Turner, and Haven Sowell and husband Lance; 18 great grandchildren with one on the way; one great-great grandchild and one on the way; one brother, Doyne Turner; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Duckett Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation will be general during office hours Wednesday and Thursday.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Smith, Seth Smith, Monty Loyd, Colton Turner, Chauncey Owens and Tucker Merlone.

Honorary Pallbearers are Doyne Turner, Ruben Gomez, Clint Frachiseur, Jeremiah O'Neal, Todd Branda, Travis Miller, Dakota Turner and Lance Sowell, Bo Smith and Oliver O'Neal.

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Frances Pauline Curry, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Mena, Arkansas.

Frances was born June 4, 1933, to Hamp Wolfenbarger and Melinda (Dugan) Wolfenbarger in Washburn, Tennessee. She was one out of fourteen siblings. She was a homemaker for most of her life and being surrounded by friends and family was her greatest joy in life. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her friends, family, and church members. She was also known for making pies during the tornado of 2009, making the best Christmas candy, gardening, dancing, and listening to country music.

Frances met her loving husband of 62 years on May 25, 1947. He had just gotten home from World War 2, and she knew right away he was the love of her life. They got married four months later on September 2, 1947.

Frances is survived by; one son, Dewayne Curry; eight grandkids, Amy Harrison, Ashley Chumley, Miranda Caldwell, Michael Tarkinton, Greg Tarkinton, Melissa Tarkinton, Amanda Tolbert, and Patrick Curry; twenty-three great grand kids; thirteen great great grandkids; her dog, Dixie; her caregiver, Autumn Chumley; and her special friends, Glenda Holiday, Danny, Patrick, Debbie, the late Eugene, and Debbie May. She is preceded in death by; her loving husband of 62 years, Carl P. Curry; two sons, Jimmy C. Curry and Freddy L. Curry; daughter, Linda C. Curry; granddaughter, Sonya Myers; and her grandson, Tony Curry.

The funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Beasley Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow to Pinecrest cemetery in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 6:00-8:00.

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Jane Ellen Mourton, age 79 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday December 4, 2022. Jane was born in Mena, Arkansas May 13, 1943, to the late Loyd Tibbs and Martha Burnette Tibbs. Jane was 1 of 7 children.

Jane was a woman with many talents who loved Jesus with all her heart.

Jane was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a fantastic piano player and played piano in her church for many years. She taught Sunday school class for many years and led a lot of young people to Jesus.

She was the family videographer. She always had a video camera with her everywhere she went. She kept the family in ceramic pieces that she made for several years, she loved to cook and bake. She really loved to shop for clothes, and antiques and take road trips to see family. Later in life she especially loved to ride around on the farm and visit the cows, ducks and wildlife. She had a dog named Chi Chi and a cat named nipper that she loved and enjoyed.

Jane was a very loving daughter, sister and aunt. She was Aunt Jane to many nieces and nephews. Jane was the kind of aunt that was there for everything good and bad. It was recently said that Aunt Jane tried to adopt us all. You never had to wonder if Aunt Jane loved you. She showed it in everything she did. Jane was also a loving friend to anyone she was every around. She was a sweet loving person through and through and loved Jesus.

She is survived by her good friend James Gentry and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Loyd and Martha Tibbs, three brothers, Billy, Marvin Othel and Loyd Lee Tibbs: and three sisters Lourrine Lance, Imo Little and Barbara Hanks.

Celebration of life service will be held Friday, December 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Robert W Little officiating.

Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Lundy Kiger, “H” - Harry Palmer, Jay Gilcrest and Andy Kennedy.

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Raymond "Ray" Joseph Shelley, age 81, of Mena, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on Friday, February 28, 1941 to Frank and Clarice Shelley in Norwich, Connecticut.

Ray served proudly in the United States Air Force as Military Police. He served the City of Mena alongside a wonderful group of officers for 15 years and retired as Chief of Police. Ray was a spiritual man of the Catholic faith and let the Lord guide his life. He was an avid writer of the Old West and a talented artist and woodworker. Ray enjoyed acting on stage and at home. He was a lifetime member of the Association of Chief of Police, and he belonged to Lawbreakers and Peace Makers Old West Reenactment Group. He was a very humble and proud man. Ray had a good sense of humor and never met a stranger. He had a gift for gab, and was a great storyteller and hard worker. He loved his family very much and was always there for them. Ray was a wonderful and loving husband, dad, brother, brother in law, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Clarice Shelley; three infants, Mary Catherine, Kevin, and David Ray; son, Michael Shelley; brother, Frank Shelley; brother in laws, Jim Piechoki, Michael Laing, and Bill Stewart; and one sister in law, Eileen Rosenbaum.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy Shelley of Mena; two sons and daughter in law, Kevin Shelley, and Keith and Linda Shelley; two daughters and son in law, Debbie Shelley, and Denise and Gerard St. Pierre; grandchildren, Allison and Matt Hughes, Katherine and Jake Taylor, Michael, Matthew and Brennan Shelley, Darren and Amanda, Dustin and Christina, Londyn St. Pierre, Lakyn and Mikey Evans; great grandchildren, Adam, Mason, Bryce Hughes, Huntleigh, Kinslee, Audrey Taylor, Brantley Shelley, Drew, Caden, Austin, Kenzie, Noah, Hudson St. Pierre, Miley, Owen Evans; two brothers and sisters in law, Tom and Terri Shelley, and Dennis and Maria Shelley; one sister, Joan Piechoki; and his faithful companion, Clyde Shelley; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena, Arkansas with Father Joseph Shantiraj as celebrant. A rosary service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ray's honor to the American Legion Veteran Organization in Polk County, Arkansas at 3253 Highway 71 N, Mena, AR 71953.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com.

12-5-22 12:58 PM KAWX.ORG