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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Arkansas Obituary and Death Notice Archive GenLookups.com - Arkansas Obituary and Death Notice Archive - Page 947 Posted By: GenLookups Date: Friday, 14 February 2014, at 11:50 p.m. Huge Marriages Search Engine! Stephen Douglas Barney February 11, 1936 - November 24, 2011 Stephen Douglas Barney, age 75, of Cherry Hill, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on Tuesday, February 11, 1936 to Stephen Julius and Dorothy Ernestine Schlie Barney in Rockford, Illinois. Stephen was a devout Christian and served his Lord at the Cherry Hill Baptist Church where he also taught Sunday school and was on the Building and Grounds Committee. He loved his family and his church family very much. In 1975, Stephen and his wife Carol moved to Cherry Hill from Belvidere, Illinois. Stephen retired from Woodward Governor to the family farm to raise cattle and chickens. Stephen loved learning; he constantly had a book open or was taking courses on a wide variety of topics. Some of Stephen’s hobbies included reading, astronomy, meteorology, woodworking, hunting, fishing and trapping. Stephen was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Mae LaBuy Barney of the home; two sons and daughters in laws, Daniel Lee and Jody Barney of Huntsville, Alabama and Stephen Andrew and Joy Barney of Cherry Hill; two daughters, Sandra L. Ward of Monroe, Wisconsin and Jill Annette Cabello and husband Juan of Cherry Hill, four sisters, Rosalie Lewis of Sacramento, California, Patricia McCulley of Yocana, Helen Velmers of Cherry Hill and Merrie Lawrence of Marietta, Georgia; twelve grandchildren, Nathaniel Barney of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Allison Barney of Nashville, Tennessee, Adam Barney of Huntsville, Alabama, Jonathan Ward and Timothy Ward both of Monroe, Wisconsin, Misti Clark of Bryant, Arkansas, Phillip Savage of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Christopher Grimes of Rantoul, Illinois, Jordan Barney, Bethany Barney, Eden Barney and Keilah Barney all of Cherry Hill; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 2:00 P. M. at the Cherry Hill Baptist Church with Brother Grant Geiger officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherry Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 6-8 P. M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Pallbearers will be Adam Barney, Jonathan Ward, Timothy Ward, Phillip Savage, Kevin Clark and Michael Floyd. Memorial can be made to the Cherry Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 411 Polk 72, Mena, Arkansas 71953. Ina Mae Jones (April 9, 1933 - November 23, 2011) Ina Mae Jones, age 78, of Waldron, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at her home. She was born April 9, 1933 in Cherry Hill, Arkansas to the late Frank Ryals and the late Mary Priddy. She was united in marriage to Sidney Jones. Mrs. Jones was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Survivors are: Son: Mitch Odom and wife Debby of Nash, Texas Sister: Erma Dunagan of Smithville, Oklahoma 3 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Leona Ryals, her husband Sidney Jones and her brother, John Ryals. Graveside services were Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 10:00 a. m. in the Highland Cemetery in Cherry Hill, Arkansas with Mitch Odom officiating. Services were under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Stephen Douglas Barney February 11, 1936 - November 24, 2011 Stephen Douglas Barney, age 75, of Cherry Hill, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born to Stephen Julius and Dorothy Ernestine Schlie Barney in Rockford, Illinois. Stephen was a devout Christian and served his Lord at the Cherry Hill Baptist Church where he also taught Sunday school and was on the Building and Grounds Committee. He loved his family and his church family very much. In 1975, Stephen and his wife Carol moved to Cherry Hill from Belvidere, Illinois. Stephen retired to this area so he could enjoy the farm he had bought and raise his cattle and chickens. Stephen was a learner and a deep thinker, wanting to know everything he could about the things he was interested in. Some of Stephen hobbies included reading, astronomy, meteorology, woodworking, hunting, fishing and trapping. Stephen was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Carol Barney of the home; two sons and daughters in laws, Daniel Lee and Jody Barney of Huntsville, Alabama and Stephen Andrew and Joy Barney of Cherry Hill; two daughters, Sandra L. Ward of Monroe, Wisconsin and Jill Annette Cabello and husband Juan of Cherry Hill, four sisters, Rosalie Lewis of Sacramento, California, Patricia McCulley of Yocana, Helen Velners of Cherry Hill and Merrie Lawrence of Marietta, Georgia; twelve grandchildren, Nathaniel Barney of Cherry Hill, New Jersy, Allison Barney of Nashville, Tennessee, Adam Barney of Huntsville, Alabama, Jonathan Ward and Timothy Ward both of Monroe, Wisconsin, Misti Clark of Bryant, Arkansas, Phillip Savage of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Christopher Grimes of Rantoul, Illinois, Jordan Barney, Bethany Barney, Eden Barney and Keilah, Barney all of Cherry Hill; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 2:00 P. M. at the Cherry Hill Baptist Church with Brother Grant Geiger officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherry Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 6-8 P. M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Memorial can be made to the Cherry Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 115 Highland, Mena, Arkansas 71953. Perry Davis (July 6, 1934 - November 23, 2011) Perry Davis, age 77, of Mena, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Mena. He was born July 6, 1934 in Howard County, Arkansas to the late Jewell Davis and the late Hester Tolliett Davis. He was united in marriage September 17, 1954 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Nona Fountain. Mr. Davis was a logger by profession but his passion was for music. Perry had a God given talent to play numerous musical instruments. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. Survivors are: Sons: Mark Davis and wife Mary of Cove, Arkansas David Davis and wife Tami of Siloam Springs, Arkansas Daniel Davis of Mena, Arkansas Daughters: Brenda Andrews and husband Rick of Mena, Arkansas Karen Shoults and husband David of Mena, Arkansas Carla Nichols and husband Bill of Star City, Arkansas Pam Neblick and husband Freddy of Charleston, Arkansas Brothers: Bill Davis of Tulsa, Oklahoma Larry Davis of Cove, Arkansas 25 Grandchildren 30 Great Grandchildren And a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Hester Davis, his son, Terry Davis and his brothers, Gene Davis and Glen Davis. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2:00 p. m. at the Cove Revival Center with Reverend Paul Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, November 25 from 6:00-8:00 p. m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Nancy Ann Lott October 1, 1955 - November 22, 2011 Nancy Ann Lott, age 56, of Springdale, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at her home. She was born on Saturday, October 1, 1955, to Frank Woodruff Kadinger and Kathryn Louise Perkinson Kadinger in Valley Springs, South Dakota. Nancy graduated high school from Widefield High in 1973 and instead of going to college she entered the United States Coast Guard in January of 1974. She served until 1978 and was a member of the very first Women’s Coast Guard. Nancy was an adventurer; she went skydiving, zip lining and was an expert pistol shooter. Some of her hobbies included crafting, going to flea markets, hunting and playing golf. Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Nancy was a member of the Elm Springs Faith Regular Baptist Church in Elm Springs, Arkansas. Nancy will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn Kadinger. Survivors include her husband, Randy Lott of Springdale; one daughter Sage Aubrey Cannon of Springdale; one son Joshua Lott of Mena; her father, Frank Kadinger of Security, Colorado; three brothers, Steve Kadinger of Aurora, Colorado, Richard Kadinger of Denver, Colorado and Mark Kadinger of Alamosa, Colorado; one sister, Laurie McCuen of Byers, Colorado; four grandchildren, Corbin Chavez of Springdale; Blake Ballard of Peoria, Illinois, Jayson Lott and KayLa Lott both of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 10:00 A. M. at the Rock Springs Cemetery at Posey Hollow with Brother Kenny Posey officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 6-8 P. M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 2:00 P. M. at the Elm Springs Faith Regular Baptist Church in Elm Springs, Arkansas with Brother Gary Jewell officiating. Pallbearers will be Randy Lott, Robert Lott, Rodney Lott, Steve Kadinger, Richard Kadinger and Mark Kadinger. DEBORAH LEA LAMPROE NOV 21ST DEBORAH LEA LAMPROE, AGE 59, OF TUCSON, Arizona, Passed away ON NOV 21ST, 2011. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER COUSIN, BECKIE PASKEWITZ OF MENA, AND HER PARENTS, RHEA AND WANDA STRINGER ---HER SON—GEORGEDEVIN THORSBERRY—HER DAUGHTER CHRISTAL LEA THORSBERRY---MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE TODAY AT 2PM AT THE CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH WITH BROTHER JERRY TAYLOR OFFICIATING Betty Ruth Smith June 29, 1931 - November 20, 2011 Betty Ruth Smith, age 80, of Wickes, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at her home. She was born on Monday, June 29, 1931 to William Walter and Mary Etta Adams Griffith in Henrietta, Texas. Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and loved living life to the fullest. Betty was in law enforcement for 25 years as a Deputy Sheriff and Dispatch in Sevier County and Little River County. She was very proud of this accomplishment. Betty enjoyed the great outdoors and going fishing. She also enjoyed reading and watching her deer off her front porch. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Sam Sellers Jr. ; her second husband Walter Cox; her third husband Robert Smith; one son Samuel Paul Sellers Sr. ; one grandson Samuel Weston Green; eleven brothers and sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Pamala Robbins and husband, Rodger of Grannis, Penny Kesterson and husband Bassil of Wickes and Barbara Manshack of Wickes; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A private graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Mountain Springs Resting Place, west of Grannis. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 6-8 P. M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Pallbearers will be Bassil Kesterson, Paul Sellers, Brandon Courtney, Blake Reel, Austin Miller and Dood Baker. Sue "Cookie McKelvey (January 7, 1945 - November 16, 2011) Mrs. Sue “Cookie” Reynolds McKelvey, age 66, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Little Rock. She was born January 7, 1945 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Lemuel Reynolds and the late Thera Reeder Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Donald McKelvey. She was a truck driver as a recent profession, but worked at U. S. Motors for 11 years. She was also an EMT instructor for RMCC as well as and employee at Tyson Foods at Waldron. Mrs. McKelvey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece and friend, and will be missed by those who knew her. She is survived by: Husband: Donald McKelvey of Mena, Arkansas Daughters: Kelly Lea Hackney of Mena, Arkansas Kimberly Gordon of Mena, Arkansas Brother: Charles Reynolds of Mena, Arkansas Sister: Laverne Beaty of Mena, Arkansas Aunt: Vera Mae Reeder of Mena, Arkansas 5 grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 brothers, Tommy and Jerry Reynolds, and by a sister, Betty Jo Stowt. Mrs. McKelvey was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time. Hughie Wayne Davis (February 16, 1954 - November 16, 2011) Hughie W. Davis, age 57, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Ft. Smith. He was born February 16, 1954 in Mena, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell Davis and Delma Rosson Davis, and three brothers, Brant Davis, Richard Davis and Jerry Davis. He is survived by his brothers, Gene Davis and his wife Lorraine of San Antonio, New Mexico; Bill Davis and wife Jeanie of Springerville, Arizona; and Frankie Davis and his wife Christine of Mena, Arkansas; two sisters, Ozella Chrisman of Waldron, Arkansas and Dolena Love and her friend Hershell Stroud of Mena, Arkansas. Hughie loved to yo-yo and listening to music or just sitting on the porch swing or playing his banjo brought him much joy. He never met a stranger and would always have a smile and a hello for anyone and everyone. He loved parades and was a friend to all. He also loved to go for a hot fudge sundae, drive his golf cart, and especially loved his little dog, Sugar Baby. He was very special, and everyone loved him. We thank God for blessing our family with Hughie. In church he always wanted to sing, “I’ll Fly Away”. We know now that he has. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2011 at 2:00 p. m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Drew Ratcliff officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general. Pallbearers will be Roger Bryan, Bobby Chrisman, Jeff Davis, Matt Davis, Russell Davis, and Doug Blair. Honorary pallbearers are Perry Dorr, Brett Dorr, Trea Blair and Zack Bryan. Morris "Coach" Dale Hodgson May 27, 1936 - November 14, 2011 Morris Coach Hodgson, age 75, of Mena died Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Mena Regional Health System. He was born on Wednesday, May 27, 1936 to Kenneth and Ella Russell Hodgson in DeKalb, Texas. Morris began his athletic career at DeKalb High School in 1952. He was a four year letterman at DHS, and received an All-State Honorable Mention. Morris also was the light heavy weight AAU state boxing champion. After his high school career, Morris went to play football at New Mexico State University. He was selected as the top cornerback in the Border Conference in 1960. His 1960 team went undefeated and won the Border Conference. They won the Sun Bowl and finished ranked fifth and eleventh in the nation in two different polls. Morris received a plaque from Vince Lombardi in 1967 in New York City for being part of the 1960 New Mexico State team. The team was inducted into the New Mexico State University Hall of Fame. Morris coached and served as assistant athletic director at New Mexico State University. But his most recent and most touching honor came in 2011, when Morris was inducted into the DeKalb Hall of Fame. Coach was a winner and gave 110% in everything he did in his life. Morris also served his country in the United States Navy as a Qualified Airman from 1955 to 1959. Morris loved spending time with his family and working outside. He liked to work with his tractor and make improvements on the properties he owned. He enjoyed his dogs and watching the deer around his house. Morris loved fishing and the great outdoors. He also was an activist in many ways. He and his wife Marcia helped form the Southern Oklahoma Water Alliance to keep the State and other interested parties from damming up the Mountain Fork River, and a 10 year moratorium on the out-of-state sale of water resulted from their efforts. Morris also was Vice President of the We the People Tea Party and was very active in supporting his country. Morris was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mena. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Hodgson of the home; one son, Jamie Hodgson of Clarksville, Texas; one sister, Edna Lamon of Clarksville, Texas; one granddaughter, Melissa Burkholder of Wichita, Kansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. A visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 6-8 P. M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. A service will be Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Bates Family Funeral Home Chapel in De Kalb, Texas at 2:00 P. M. Interment will be in the Woodman Cemetery in DeKalb, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of the Ouachitas, P. O. Box 845, Mena, Arkansas 71953 Huge Marriages Search Engine! [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Arkansas Obituary and Death Notice Archive is maintained by GenLookups with WebBBS 5.12.

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