Obituaries & Death Notices
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008
Fayetteville
Hazel Dalton, 95, of Fayetteville, formerly of Waupun, Wis., passed away to Eternal Life on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Hazel was born Sept. 23, 1912, in Amsterdam, Idaho, to Arthur and Winnie Hull Peters. From her youth until her move to Fayetteville, Hazel was a faithful member of the First Reformed Church in Waupun, a denomination that during those years consisted primarily of Dutch immigrants and their descendants.
Hazel attended Waupun schools, graduating in 1930 from Waupun High School. In 1935 she married Walter Dalton. They resided in Waupun all their married life, where they owned and operated Dalton TV and Record Store. In November 1978 Hazel moved to Fayetteville, where she became a member of University Baptist Church. She was a caring member of the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class at UBC, which provided her a core of good friends through the years.
Hazel played the piano from an early age and continued to play it well into her 90 s, using raised marks to locate keys after she lost her sight. She had a lifelong love of music, especially traditional religious music. Her love of music was passed on to her children, who did, and still do, enjoy many forms of music. During the years in the family TV and record store, she developed her artistic nature, which provided her with skills in designing window displays, for which she received numerous awards. After moving to Arkansas, she developed an interest in calligraphy and flower pressing, which gave her immense pleasure. In her early years in Fayetteville, she also enjoyed volunteer work, especially the Bible studies done at various local nursing homes. She had an enduring faith in her Lord and Savior, which provided her with faith, hope, strength, love and courage throughout her life. Her family, relatives and friends will miss her and her laughter, but her inner qualities will remain with us in our hearts. Special thanks to the staff of Northwest Medical Center, North Hills Life Care and Rehabilitation, and Washington Regional Medical Center for their loving and tender care of our dear Mother during her last days. A special thanks also to the pastors, congregation, Ladies Sunday School Class and the "Merry Hearts"of UBC for embracing our mother in friendship during her time in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Dalton, in 1965. Survivors include three children, Norris Dalton, Gardie Dalton and David Dalton, all of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Amy Bearbower of Fayetteville and Dawn (David ) Bliss of Nashville, Tenn.; and four great-grandchildren, Savannah, Christian and Joshua Schneider, and Amy Grace Bliss. Family services were held June 21, 2008, in Waupun, Wis. Burial was in Forest Mound Cemetery in Waupun, Wis. A local memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Legacy Room at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Dr. H. D. McCarty officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Alberta "Babette"Marie Prince, 84, of Fayetteville died Friday, June 27, 2008. She was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Fayetteville to James Franklin and Ollie Q. Thomas Prince. She was a legal secretary for James R. Hale for eight years and a court reporter for Fayetteville Courts. She also worked eight years for Bronson Abstract in Fayetteville. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville and the Notary Society. Survivors include a son, John Marlin Mayes of Fayetteville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was Sunday. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Mission Boulevard Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association, in care of Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers, AR 72756. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book go to www. bentoncountyfuneralhome. com.
Evelyn Yates, 87, of Fayetteville died Friday, June 27, 2008. She was born June 15, 1921, in Hempstead County to Elbert James and Reedie Emily Tyler Boyce. She was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God in Springdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert David Yates; a son and a grandson. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Morlan of Fayetteville; a son, Jackie Yates of Broken Arrow, Okla.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God in Springdale with the Rev. Bob Fant officiating. Burial will be in Elm Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawn Yates, Justin Yates, David Morlan, Kelly Ashworth, Jordan Ashworth and David Fulfer. To sign the online guest book go to www. siscofuneral. com.
Farmington
Charlene Sue LaRue, 65, of Farmington died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Springdale. She was born Aug. 23, 1942, in Lincoln to John Edward and Wilma Ruth Snowder Shannon. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. LaRue Sr.; and a son, James Walter LaRue Jr. Survivors include a son, Keith Edward LaRue of Clyde; a daughter, Angela Renea Holcomb of Farmington; her mother, Wilma Shannon of Clyde; a brother, Lonnie Keith Shannon of Lincoln; two sisters, Jonnie Edalene Huey of Fayetteville and Connie Ruth Ward of Lincoln; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8: 30 p.m. today at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bethesda Cemetery Pavilion in Morrow. Pallbearers will be Colt LaRue, Dalton Holcomb, Hayden Holcomb, Justin Holcomb, Scott Mounce and Randy Mounce. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. To sign the online guest book go to www. luginbuel. com.
Springdale
Sgt. Rita Liggett Brooks, USMC, 88, of Springdale died Friday, June 27, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center. She was born Feb. 3, 1920, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Henry Clifton and Bernadette Anna Nelson Liggett. The family moved to Galion, Ohio, in 1923, where she completed her education, graduating from Galion High School in 1938. She enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in 1943 and began active service on Oct. 18, 1943, until her honorable discharge on Nov. 29, 1945. While serving during World War II, she was stationed at the Marine Air Station in Quantico, Va., where she repaired gyro instruments on aircraft control panels. A highlight of her career was when Tyron Powers landed his Corsair plane, and she repaired the instruments. She was a member and past president of the Fayetteville Exchangettes, a member of Arkansas Diamond Chapter Women Marines Association, and a past employee of the Elizabeth Richardson Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Maria Liggett Fike of Galion, Ohio, and Ann Liggett Monett of Pennsauken, N. J.; and her grandson, Joshua B. Brooks of St. Louis. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, retired Lt. Col. Hiram H. Brooks, USMC, of Springdale; six children, James R. Brooks of Chesterfield, Mo., Patricia E. Holman of Blue Springs, Mo., Michael B. Brooks and Richard H. Brooks, both of the home, William E. Brooks of Springdale, and Maria A. Anderson of Springdale; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-6: 30 p.m. Tuesday at Moore's Chapel. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moore's Chapel with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Elizabeth Richardson Center, 3917 S. Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703. To sign the online guest book go to www. mooresfuneralchapel. com
Lena M. Stephenson, 52, of Springdale died Saturday, June 28, 2008. She was born June 20, 1956, in Clinton to Fonzo and Bonnie Curtis Stephenson. Survivors include three brothers, Perry Stephenson of Rogers, Darroll Stephenson of Fayetteville and James Stephenson of Springdale; three sisters, Nadine Phillips of Canehill, Brenda Moon of Lowell and Zebbie Stephenson of Springdale; and her fiance, Larry Fausnaught. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Westfield Chapel in Springdale. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frankie Moon II, Curtis Stephenson, Ponder Cousins, Douglas Cousins, Anthony Stephenson and David Villareall. To sign the online guest book go to www. westfieldchapel. com.
Bentonville
Herbert Hoover Nutt, 79, of Bentonville died Friday, June 27, 2008. He was born Feb. 24, 1929, in Illinois to Viola Phaffe and Freeman Nutt. He was a missionary and a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Nutt; a son, Joel Nutt of Bentonville; and two grandsons. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials can be sent to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72764. Cremation arrangements were by Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville. Condolences may be sent to eptingfuneralhome @ inbox. com.
Huntsville
JoAnn Maxwell Shelton, 71, of Huntsville died Saturday, June 28, 2008. She was born Oct. 15, 1936, in Carthage, Mo., to Earl and Willa Belle Price Maxwell. She was a homemaker and attended the Living Water Baptist Church in Huntsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Jack"Shelton. Survivors include four daughters, Sheryl Carroll of Huntsville, Vena Cupp of Van Buren, Susan Stacy of Rogers and JoBelle Creekmore of Avoca; a sister, Doris Keck of Huntsville; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Riverside Cemetery in St. Paul with the Rev. Gary Faulkner officiating. Pallbearers will be Micheal Cupp, Daniel Cupp, Tim Keck, Tom Keck, Micheal Thacker and Jerry Dean. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville. To sign the online guest book go to www. brashearsfuneralhome. net.
Joplin, Mo.
Bessie Pauline White, 90, of Joplin, Mo., died Friday, June 27, 2008, at Joplin Health and Rehab. She was born July 22, 1917, in Wharton Creek to William Abraham and Bonnie Alice Lane Coble. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Joplin, the National Officers Wives Association and Beta Sigma Phi sorority and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. White. Survivors include three daughters, Helena F. Mullins Hitchborn and Theresa C. Raye-Baker, both of Joplin, Mo., and Mary Alice Mullins Chappell of Farmington; a sister, Veda L. Burke of Wharton Creek; seven grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville with the Rev. Jim Hepler officiating. Burial will be in Wharton Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Stewart, Jim Hitchborn, Douglas Baker, Johnny Burke, Lowell Graves, Jake Brewer and Kelly Whitson. To sign the online guest book go to www. brashearsfuneralhome. net.
Tulsa, Okla.
Susie Alpha Brooks, 95, of Tulsa, Okla., died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab in Huntsville. She was born Jan. 10, 1913, in Vinita, Okla., to Benjamin Sherman and Emma Frances Hyatt. She worked in retail sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thulman Brooks. Survivors include a son, David Brooks of Huntsville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were by Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville. To sign the online guest book go to www. brashearsfuneralhome. net.
Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Darrell Jones, 66, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., died Friday, June 27, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs.
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