March 19th, 1945 - August 8th 2010
In Celebration of my Wife, Mother and Friend, JoAnn C. Brown, 65, of Shirley, AR. past away August 8th, 2010.
Jo worked at Van Buren County Special School for 19 years. She loved to dress up in costumes and make people happy!
She has touched everyone’s heart. She was very active in the Special Olympics.
Jo was born in LR, AR. Jo is preceded by her parents Dewey Sterling Boone and Bertha Caroline Boone. Jo is survived by her husband Kerry Brown, Chief of Police in Fairfield Bay.
Her daughter, Debra Samples and her 2 boys Justin and Derik Huber. Jo had one great grandson Aiden Cole Huber, Jo’s son, James Brown and his spouse Renee Brown.
Jo had a brother Dewey F. Boone and his wife Pat Boone, their daughter Kelly Sexton and her family, also Becky Howell Brown friend of family.
A Memorial Services will be held at the Van Buren County Special School (VBCSS) August 27th 10 a.m.
Please RSVP to VBCSS at 501-745-4580 if you plan to attend the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made in Jo’s name to Special Olympics.
March 19th, 1945 - August 8th 2010
In Celebration of my Wife, Mother and Friend, JoAnn C. Brown, 65, of Shirley, AR. past away August 8th, 2010. Jo worked at Van Buren County Special School for 19 years. She loved to dress up in costumes and make people happy! She has touched everyone’s heart. She was very active in the Special Olympics.Jo was born in LR, AR. Jo is preceded by her parents Dewey Sterling Boone and Bertha Caroline Boone. Jo is survived by her husband Kerry Brown, Chief of Police in Fairfield Bay. Her daughter, Debra Samples and her 2 boys Justin and Derik Huber. Jo had one great grandson Aiden Cole Huber, Jo’s son, James Brown and his spouse Renee Brown.Jo had a brother Dewey F. Boone and his wife Pat Boone, their daughter Kelly Sexton and her family, also Becky Howell Brown friend of family.A Memorial Services will be held at the Van Buren County Special School (VBCSS) August 27th 10 a.m.Please RSVP to VBCSS at 501-745-4580 if you plan to attend the services.In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made in Jo’s name to Special Olympics.
Phyllis Oppedal 87, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 just a few hours before her 88th birthday. She was born August 8, 1922 in Stanhope, Iowa to the late Isaac and Petrina (Satre) Oppedal.
She suffered polio when she was 8 years old. With crutches and braces, she was able to graduate from Story City, Iowa High School and Waldorf Junior College Forst City, Iowa. With the assistance of her younger sister, she was able to serve over thirty years as a civilian payroll official for the Iowa National Guard before retiring.
She is survived by three sisters, Helen Bahle, Elaine Cerne, and Dorothy Ahlquist.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, August 13, 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church Edgemont, Arkansas. She will be Interred in the Columbarium at Peace Lutheran.
Memorials can be made to: Peace Lutheran Church or Indian Rock Village.
Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Mary Rudolph, age 94 of Fairfield Bay formerly of Chicago, Illinois, and Lady Lake, Florida, died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at I.R.V. Indian Rock Village.
She was born September 25, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. On September 9, 1939 she married Bernard Rudolph in Chicago, Illinois.
She worked at Teletype Co. in Skokie, Illinois, for a few years, and as a house wife, raising her three sons.
She is survived by her three sons: Cary J. (Carol L.) Rudolph: Las Vegas, Nevada; James B. (Shirley) Rudolph: Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; and Wayne J. Rudolph: Chicago, Illinois; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held in Chicago, Illinois, on August 28, 2010.
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Maxine M. Florance 97, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Ozark Health Medical Center Clinton, Arkansas. She was born July 25, 1913 at Bushnell, Illinois the daughter of the late Allen R. and Nellie M. Burke.
Maxine married William Florance in Kansas City. He preceded her in death in 2005. Maxine served her country in the Lady Marines during WWII. Maxine was a member of Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed staying active with many charities and was an avid reader and each morning enjoyed the papers crossword and sudoko puzzles.
Maxine is survived by a brother, Patrick Burke of Wisconsin; a sister in law, Catherine of California; nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.
According to Maxine’s wishes she will be cremated and no services will be held.
In lieu of flowers please support one of the charites that were dear to Maxine’s heart; Fairfield Bay Library, Fairfield Bay Rescue Squad Team, Van Buren County Library, National Reserve Officers Association and the Kirk of the Hills Church.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
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John Byers (Jack) Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. He was born September 3, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN to John and Mabel Johnson. He served in active duty in Europe during WWII and remained in the active reserve until retirement as a Lieut. Col. in USAF. He married Ruth Elaine Beattie on July 26, 1948. He was a life long member of Kiwanis receiving the George F. Hixson Fellow medal for 50 years perfect attendance and service. He also gave nearly 20 gallons of blood to American Red Cross blood banks. He was an active member of a local church in every community in which he lived often serving as a deacon, elder, and board member. Jack was a retired Physical Director for Southwest Area YMCAs in Houston, Dallas, Downtown Tulsa, Amarillo, Thornton Y Tulsa, Lubbock, Hereford, and Bixby. The Daily Family YMCA of Bixby honored his volunteer service by naming their fit- ness center after him. As HPE Dept. Chairman at ORU for seven years, he instituted aerobics as required for all students. He is preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, younger brother, and first grandson. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; daughter, Karen J. Anderson (Bruce), Grand Prairie, TX; son, Erik Alan Johnson, Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Benjamin James and Bethany Joanna Anderson; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Johnson; brother-in-laws, John Beattie (Penny) and Gene Hazlett; nieces, nephews and numerous people he mentored.
Jack was a physical fitness expert who put over 50,000 people on individual programs. He was always interested in the development of the Hart Center in Fairfield Bay, AR. and put many residents on fitness programs when the only space available was in the old conference center.
He will be greatly missed by many friends and especially the welcoming congregation at Kirk of the Hills which he always attended when in town.
Ruth may be reached at jrjohnson9@cox.net.
August 2, 1941 – July 24, 2010
Bettye J. Wilkinson McBride went to the Lord on July 24th, 2010, and surely there were a multitude of angels anticipating her arrival. Bettye left in Tucson, AZ, a loving daughter, Michele Dalmendray, and in Fairfield Bay a host of dear friends in addition to her husband, Robert, son Reed and sister Doris Wilkinson. A compassionate lady, Bettye was also a dedicated teacher whose organizational skills were on constant display in the Bay. Had she been appropriately compensated for her work, she would have been wealthy, but she chose to accept her wealth in the form of admiration and love from her many friends and her adoring family. A champion golfer in spite of no formal training (two lessons from Charles Ransom doesn’t count), a past president of Zeta Sigma (Beta Sigma Phi sorority), Church Council Chairperson for the FFB United Methodist Church, past president of the Country Club Ridge Townhouse Assn., and many other accolades don’t begin to sum up her accomplishments. She wasn’t president of her church choir, because there was no president. However, titles were not what she lived for. All her efforts were focused on making someone else’s life better and bringing joy to all around her. An outgoing and straightforward personality, you never had to guess what she thought, but she always told you with tact and grace. Cancer did not conquer her. It just ushered her into her next glorious life. Hopefully, St. Peter is looking for someone to redecorate the Pearly Gates, because now it’s going to happen.
A memorial service to celebrate this wonderful life will be Friday, July 30 at 10 am at the FFB United Methodist Church. All are invited. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Barbara Ellen Wood
December 23, 1911 – July 8, 2010
Barbara Ellen Wood 98, of Indian Rock Village Fairfield Bay, Arkansas formally of Little Rock and Illinois went to her heavenly home Thursday, July 8, 2010. She was born December 23, 1911 at Marion County, Arkansas to Baxter and Hattie (Wood) Hall.
Her husband Rev. Carl Wood an Assembly of God minister preceded her in death.
They pastored and pioneered many churches in Arkansas, Illinois, and California for fifty years.
Barbara and Carl had nine children, three preceded her in death, Mitchell Wood, Vernon Wood, and Frieda Sharp. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, and two grandsons.
She is survived by six children, Willodean Sullivan of North Little Rock, AR; Loy Wood and wife Jackie of Colona, IL; Imodell Stewart and husband Elmer of Shirley, AR; Travis Wood and wife Sharry of Hampton, IL; Nell Werner and husband Jim of Springdale, AR; Gay Rees and husband Lew of Prescott Valley, AZ; twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren, fourteen great-great-grandchildren, and twenty step-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Casketbearers: Carl Sullivan, Marc Ross, Darian Ross, Ken Sullivan, Sammy Gately, and Paul Teer.
Funeral Service were held Monday, July 12, 2010 at Maranatha Assembly of God Church Shirley, Arkansas with Pastors Allen Freudenburg and George Woods officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00pm at Crawford Cemetery in the Everton, Arkansas on Highway 206 fifteen miles south of Harrison, Arkansas.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. 501-745-2151
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John Wayne Hlinak
April 30, 1935 - July 13, 2010
John Wayne Hlinak 75, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed peacefully into our fathers arms Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. John was born April 30, 1935 at Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Luella Mary (Kutz) Hlinak.
After graduating from Lane Tech High School in Chicago Illinois he moved north to Marquette, Michigan. Where he became a respected business owner, residing there until 2002.
On June 11, 1955 he married his sweetheart, Marie E. Peterson they had four children, John A. Hlinak, Steven M. Hlinak, an infant daughter, and Elizabeth A. Hlinak.
John was very active in his church Grace United Methodist, after all someone had to remove that snow from the parking lot. He also participated in various other groups, The Lions Club, Chocolay Township Fire Department, and even moonlighting as a Police Officer for a time. But his passion was his work, though he never thought of it as such, was with the Boy Scouts of America. First as a scout himself and than a troop leader. Later in life he helped build The Hiawatha Camp located in Chathum. He truly believed in the oath of a scout.
John is survived by the love of his life Marie E. Peterson, his children, John A. Hlinak and wife Kathy, and Elizabeth A. Duda and husband Art, brothers, Paul Hlinak and wife Mary, and James Hlinak and wife Jan, six grandchildren, Ryan, Angel, Tanner, Erica, Artie, and Stephanie, two great-grandchildren, Arianna and Mary.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Steven M. Hlinak, and an infant daughter. He will be greatly missed and held in loving memory by many.
Per his request, there will be no services.
Memorials may be made to: Boy Scouts of America Hiawathaland Council, BSA 2201 US 41 – Marquette, Michigan 49855
Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Wayne Charles Bennett, March 21, 1931 – June 25, 2010
Wayne Charles Bennett 79, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at Avanced Care Hospital Searcy, Arkansas. He was born March 21, 1931 at Hutchinson, Kansas to the late Charles Sellers and Velma Ruth (Trego) Bennett.
He is survived by his loving wife Myrna S. (Ralston) Bennett.
Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas with Pastor Ted Bailey officiating.
Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Longtime FFB Resident Dies At 94. Joseph Henry Morin, Jr., 94, of Fairfield Bay, passed away at home the evening of Thursday, June 24, 2010.
Mr. Morin was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 29, 1916 to Joseph Henry Morin, Sr., and Alphonsine (Mayette) Morin.
After graduating from Lane Tech H.S. in Chicago he attended night classes in mechanical drafting, which led to a job with Shure Brothers Microphone Company, where he was employed when WWII broke out. Shure Brothers was considered essential to the war effort, and Mr. Morin was soon reassigned to the sales department of the company, an area in which he excelled. He spent the rest of his professional life in sales and sales management relating to the electronics industry.
In February 1941 he married Georgia Hudson, to whom he was devoted for the remainder of his life. Upon his retirement in 1983, Joe and Georgia moved to Fairfield Bay from Memphis, taking up residence the following year in the home they had built on Nodding Pines Lane.
Mr. Morin was very active in his church, St. Francis of Assisi, joining the Knights of Columbus in 1985, and serving as Faithful Navigator, 4th Degree, 1991–1992. He played a pivotal role in the building of the parish hall, in fund-raising (including the establishment of the semiannual parish golf tournaments); he served on the Columbarium Committee and in numerous other capacities on the Parish Council. He was also a member of the Indian Hills Country Club and Golf Course.
Mr. Morin is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Georgia; his son and only child, Joe (Jay) also of Fairfield Bay; his grandchildren, Stephen Morin of Walls, Mississippi, and Melanie Morin of Portland, Oregon; and by one great grandchild, Grace Ellana Morin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings. He will be greatly missed and held in loving memory by many.
Services were held Tuesday, June 29 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with internment at a later date in the St. Francis Columbarium. Arrangement by Roller-McNutt, Clinton, Arkansas.
Memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund; Arkansas Youth Ranches, Inc., Batesville: The Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League; Stone County Humane Society, Mountain View; UNICEF, New York, NY; or the WWF Washington, DC.
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John Byers (Jack) Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. He was born September 3, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN to John and Mabel Johnson. He served in active duty in Europe during WWII and remained in the active reserve until retirement as a Lieut. Col. in USAF. He married Ruth Elaine Beattie on July 26, 1948. He was a life long member of Kiwanis receiving the George F. Hixson Fellow medal for 50 years perfect attendance and service. He also gave nearly 20 gallons of blood to American Red Cross blood banks. He was an active member of a local church in every community in which he lived often serving as a deacon, elder, and board member. Jack was a retired Physical Director for Southwest Area YMCAs in Houston, Dallas, Downtown Tulsa, Amarillo, Thornton Y Tulsa, Lubbock, Hereford, and Bixby. The Daily Family YMCA of Bixby honored his volunteer service by naming their fit- ness center after him. As HPE Dept. Chairman at ORU for seven years, he instituted aerobics as required for all students. He is preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, younger brother, and first grandson. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; daughter, Karen J. Anderson (Bruce), Grand Prairie, TX; son, Erik Alan Johnson, Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Benjamin James and Bethany Joanna Anderson; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Johnson; brother-in-laws, John Beattie (Penny) and Gene Hazlett; nieces, nephews and numerous people he mentored.
