Howard H. Buer

The Reverend Dr. Charles Lundeen Swan

Roger. G. Berg

Phillip Joseph Vaasson Sr.

Evelyn Gentry, age 88, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.  Born in Arkansas on May 8, 1915, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Hooten.

Mrs. Gentry was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Arkansas.  She was a Christian.  Her husband, Claude Gentry, preceded her in death in 1984.

Survivors include one sister, Lois Hunt of Greers Ferry, AR, and her nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gentry is also survived by other relatives and her many friends.

Graveside services for Mrs. Gentry will be held Thursday, March 25, at 10:00 A.M. in the Settlement Cemetery.  Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., 601 W. Main, Heber Springs, AR  72543.

Howard H. Buer, age 82 of Fairfield Bay passed away March 25, 2004.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Raymir Behrens Buer, daughter Karen of Ballwin, MO., son Scott of Omaha, NE., grandchildren Sarah of San Diego, CA, Rebecca of Ballwin, MO., Christopher, Dana and Melanie of Omaha, NE. and brother Gordon of Dover, NJ.

Born January 14, 1922 to Hertha and Henry Buer in Milwaukee, WI, he obtained a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, where he was a member of Triangle Engineering Fraternity and honorary fraternities Tau Beta Phi and Chi Epsilon. He was a World War II veteran.

During his career, he taught Civil Engineering at the U of WI. and U. of Delaware, designed bridges for the states of Wisconsin and headed computer centers at several schools and colleges.

He was a Christian who served as Master of Masonic Lodge, member of Scimitar Shrine, President of the Fairfield Bay Shrine Club, member of the Scottish Rite and President of the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club.

He has been a resident of Fairfield Bay for fifteen years.

Remains were cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements being handled by Roller-McNutt of Clinton. (501) 745-2151

Marvin L. Smith

Marvin L. Smith, June 11,1927 - March 26,2004. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Georgia, his sons, Dennis (Jeri) Smith, Rudy (Michelle) Smith, Grandchildren, Daniel (Lynn) Smith, and Philip Smith, Jillian (Matt) Kosiara, Bailey, Chelsi, and Ashlee Smith. Great grandchildren, Vanessa and Amanda Smith, Tatum and Carter Kosiara, step-children, Pam (Mike) Carroll, Tom Taylor, Beth (Max) Elrod, Cheryl (Jerry) Neal, Barbara (Bill) Farrar, also 12 Step-grandchildren, dearest aunt Max, brother-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Christine, parents Carl and Josephine Smith and brother Donald.  

Marvin was a Navy Veteran of WWII and Korean war. He retired from International Harvester (Navistar) in Rock Falls, IL and Chicago, IL. He was Kiwanis President, Little League President, and founding Member of the Rock Falls Presbyterian Church. In Calumet City, IL he was the Sunday School Superintendent and Clerk of Session at the Community Presbyterian Church.

He retired to Fairfield Bay, AR where he was president of The Lions Club, treasurer of Wear and Share, treasurer and board member of the I.R.V. Aux, member of the Ozark Health Hospital Aux, (Clinton, AR). He was active in Outreach of the Hills and Clerk of Session at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church. He was a friend to all and enjoyed doing community service.

Visitation was Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Olmstead Funeral Home, Fairfield Bay, AR from 5-7 p.m. A celebration of Marvin's life was held Monday, March 29, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, Fairfield Bay, AR with Rev. Robert Hadley officiating. Entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Calumet City, IL on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ensign Leininger officiating. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc. Heber Springs, AR, www.olmstead.cc.

He attended the University of Alabama and was employed with radio station KGFL-KHPQ, Clinton, AR until his retirement in 2002. He was honored with a plaque for the salesman of the Century. He also worked in broadcasting in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Arkansas. Chuck was dedicated to his family, his lord and his church. He served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and other leadership roles in the churches he attended. This world is a better place because of so many lives that he has touched.

Chuck was born in Birmingham, AL February 11, 1923. He served in WWII in the communications field which gave him his early start in broadcasting.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia, one son, Charles L. Gilmore of Altamonte Springs, FL and three daughters, Carol Posusney, of Knoxville TN, Elaine Trull of Ringgold, GA and Pamela Braach of Philipsburg, Montana. There are also 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held April 9th at the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Wayne Smith and Ronny Waycaster. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 W 2nd St, Little Rock, AR 72201 or the Department of Public Service, P.O. Box 14100, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088.

Pat and family would like to thank the staff of Indian Rock Village for their loving care given to Chuck during his stay there. God bless each of you.

Mr. Phillips also had three granddaughters:  Katharine E. Haber and husband Jason of Santa Barbara, CA; Chelsea Calderon and husband Dago of Alameda, CA; Paige E. Phillips of Santa Clara, CA; and one grandson, Yates W. Phillips of North Little Rock.  He had three greatgrandsons in California:  Boden Brown Haber, and Oz and Max Calderon. 

He was born in Little Rock, May 17, 1916, the son of Josephine Alice Torbleau Phillips and William Davies Phillips.

Mr. Phillips retired in 1981 from Honeywell, as general superintendent for all control installations for the building control division.  He was a member of Local 155 of the Steam and Pipe Fitters Union, and conducted apprentice training for many years.  He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.

His body is being donated to medical research, in keeping with his lifelong wish.  Donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

The family will be receiving friends at home on Saturday, April 10, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170, sign online guest book and register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.

He is survived by his wife Marion (Hannaman) Vaasson. His sons, Phillip, Jr. Vaasson and his wife Mary of Indinola, IA and Larry Vaasson and his wife Melisa of Galena, IA, his brother John Vaasson of Ely, IA, his sister Karen Disck of Verona, WI, four grandchildren, Erika, Tasha, Dakota and Derrick, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Thursday, April 15 at Olmstead Chapel, Heber Springs, AR. Funeral mass was Friday, April 16 also at Olmstead Chapel, Heber Springs, AR with Deacon Frank Zanoff officiating. Arrangements were by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc. Heber Springs, AR.

Wife, Phyllis Anderson, of Alexandria and brother, Paul Anderson, of Fairfield Bay, Ark. survive Walter.

There will be private family services. Memorials are preferred to North House Folk School of Grand Marais, Minn. or donor’s choice of children’s agencies.

The Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minn. is in charge of arrangements, 320-763-5900.

Norma C. Crook

Norma C. Crook, 77, of Fairfield Bay passed away May 8. She was born in Pine Grove, W. Va. on January 18, 1927 to the late Chad & Opal Dunbar, she was a homemaker. Survivors include husband Hugh Crook of the home, two sons, one daughter, one sister, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Roller McNutt Chapel. Arrangements being handled by Roller-McNutt of Clinton (501) 745-2151.

Armina Golden Ranton, 98, of Fairfield Bay passed away July 24. Ms. Ranton moved to Fairfield Bay this year to be near her nephew John Gehbauer and his wife Rhonda Doty. Raised near Dallas, Texas, Ms. Ranton made her working career as a secretary and assistant to the superintendent in charge of the Dallas (Texas) Independent School District’s system-wide maintenance department. She was buried in Dallas beside her husband Grover V. Ranton.

Memorial service, Tuesday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m., Woodland Memorial Park Chapel. Mr. Denzel Stokes will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital or Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church.

He was a veteran of World War Two in the U.S. Army, a retired truck driver and timber worker, of Baptist Faith. Survived by a daughter Karen Denton of Oklahoma, a brother Kenneth Berry of Shirley, Arkansas and a sister Lois Compton of Houston, Texas, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Services were September 30, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Antioch Baptist Church with burial in Rushing Cemetery, with Glen Williams officiating. Acting Pallbearers; Claudie Berry Jr., Jim Berry, Mark Berry, Ronald Berry, Donald Berry, Norman Dean Watts

She was a computer programmer analyst, working most recently for First Banks of Colorado.

Surviving are two sisters, Shirley D. McCauley of Ottumwa, Iowa and Sharon E. Check of Ankeny, Iowa; a brother, Dr. Dennis R. Rose of North Liberty; 8 nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Lila Mae.

Her body was cremated. Joint services with her mother, Jean Rose, were October 14, 2004 at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa with Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Inurnment will be in Chisman Cemetery near Ottumwa. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

She was born December 28, 1915 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Paul H. and Lila Dorothy Roberts.

She married Ray Chisman Rose July 8, 1933 and lived in Wapello County and Ottumwa from 1940 to 1959. During that time, she was a member of the Ottumwa Women’s Club. An accomplished pianist, she accompanied the Wapello County Rural Women’s Chorus and a state-wide chorus at Iowa State University in Ames. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir.

From 1959 to 1973 she lived in Oskaloosa, Iowa where she served as president of the Mahaska County Hospital Auxiliary, president of Kiwanis Ladies, and served on the administrative board of Central United Methodist Church. In 1973, Jean and Ray retired and moved to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. They moved back to Ottumwa in August 1995.

She is survived by a son, Dr. Dennis Rose of North Liberty, Iowa; daughters, Shirley McCauley of Ottumwa, Iowa and Sharon Check of Ankeny, Iowa; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Phyllis Rose, died October 8, 2004.

She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, Lila Mae, and her parents.

Joint funeral services with her daughter, Phyllis Rose, were held October 14, 2004 at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa with Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Cremation followed the service. Inurnment was in Chisman Cemetery near Ottumwa.

Memorials have been established to Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa or Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.

Mr. Abbott was a very devoted husband and father. He was an electronics technician and a veteran of World War II, having served as radioman in the United States Navy. Mr. Abbott was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4513 and served on the honor guard. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Fairfield Bay where he served as a sacristan.

Mr. Abbott was preceded in death by his wife, June Lillian Abbott; one son, William; and one sister, Beulah Schulte. He is survived by three sons, Richard of Alexander, Arkansas, Ronald of Tinley Park, Illinois, and Charles, Jr. of Flower Mound, Texas; one daughter, Mary Therese of Joliet, Illinois; and a daughter-in-law, Anita Abbott of Orland Park, Illinois; and one brother, Frank Abbott of Simi Valley, California. Mr. Abbott is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren besides other relatives and many friends.

A Rosary was held Sunday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at Fairfield Bay. A memorial service was held Monday, October 25 at 11 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. Tom Keller officiating. Interment was in the Church Columbarium. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

A Veteran of the Normandy invasion, he was a prisoner of war for nine months. He was a trucker, an operation manager, and a decent fisherman. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

He is survived by a loving wife, Betty, son Glenn Yandell, three granddaughters Shanna Shirneffs, Tara Boland, and Adriene Yandell, two great-granddaughters and one brother Herman Yandell.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church.

A former resident of Knoxville, Iowa, Mr. Gaeazzi had been a resident of Fairfield Bay since 1975. He was a retired construction worker, and he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Galeazzi was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gene Galeazzi.

Survivors include his wife, Mae (Pearson) Galeazzi of Fairfield Bay; three sons, Charles Galeazzi and his wife, Elaine, of Knoxville, Iowa, Joe Galeazzi of Overland Park, Kansas, and Jeff Gaeazzi of Fairfield Bay; three daughters, Marilyn Ridnouer and her husband, Mike, of Marshville, North Carolina, Mary Crandall and her husband, Bruce, of Des Plains, Illinois, and Michelle Kirkendoll and her husband, Terry, of Clinton, Arkansas; one sister Ila M. Walton of Iowa City, Iowa; twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Mr. Galeazzi is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.

A rosary will be held Friday at 5:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. Tom Keller officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Matt Ridnouer, Tim Galeazzi, Peter Scarpelli, Nick Galeazzi, Jake Kirkendoll, and Blaine Galeazzi.

Cliff and his lovely wife, Marge Wagner have been residents of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas since 1979. They moved here from Minnesota to retire and to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law, Suzie and Steve Miller, and their son Tom Wagner.

Clifford B. Wagner was the 4^th of 12 children born to Blasius and Carrie Wagner of Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was born on May 31, 1920. He was a retired industrial engineer in the heating and air conditioning business. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army and had been an active member of the Fairfield Bay V. F. W. Post 4513 for 25 years.

He was a member of the Fairfield Bay Methodist Church, a member of Indian Hills Golf Club and helped at the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League. Cliff loved to golf, play cards at the V.F.W., shoot pool and most of all he liked helping people whenever they needed something fixed or done. All who knew him will miss him and he will be baiting to help us when it is our turn to ascend into heaven.

Cliff is survived by his wife, Marge Wagner of Fairfield Bay, Cliff’s son Tom Wagner of Fairfield Bay and Tom’s wife Barbara Wagner and their daughters Jennifer Wagner, Katie Riggs, Erin born and Tracey Grier; Cliff’s daughter (Toms twin sister) Suzie Miller and Suzie’s husband Steve Miller and their sons Nick Miller and C. W. Miller from Big Fork, Montana; Cliff’s two brothers, Jerry Wagner of Marshfield, Wisconsin and Bill Wagner from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; and Cliff’s two sisters, Betty Lanoue from Marshfield, Wisconsin and Carol Cherf from Merced, California.

A memorial service was held at the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 7 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Bonda Moyer officiating. A reception was held at the Fairfield Bay V.F.W. Post 4513 on November 7 at 2 p.m. Thank you all for attending and your support to the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League, 350 Old Quarry Road, Fairfield Bay, and Arkansas, 72088, 501-884-6417. Arrangements were made by Roller McNutt Funeral Home.

He proudly served his country during WWII as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He shared this love in retirement, building radio controlled airplanes as a member of the FFB LAFFS Club.

Prior to retirement, Herb owned the Alaskan Air Conditioning business in Albuquerque, New Mexico and served many years as Manager-Engineer for the Albuquerque Public Schools. When he first visited Greers Ferry Lake in 1994, as a fisherman, he vowed to move to Fairfield Bay and he and his wife Betty arrived in May, 1994. Herb lived ten years here, enjoying the love and friendship of the people in this beautiful place of God.

A memorial service was held at Faith Lutheran Church, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Hennessey was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at Fairfield Bay.  Her husband, Daniel J. Hennessey, II, preceded her in death on July 6, 2003.

She  is survived by one son, Daniel J. Hennessey, III, of Little Rock, Arkansas, two daughters, Mary Charles of Glendora, California, and Carolyn Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hennessey is also survived by other relatives and her many friends.

A wake will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7:00 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be held Friday, December 17, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. John Antony, Fr. Thomas W. Keller, and Deacon Frank Zanoff officiating.  Interment will follow in Woodland Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, AR  72205-1409.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ellis Ward, of the home, three children Calla Linn of Shirley, Ronnie Ward and wife Jeane of Commerce, Georgia, and Glenda Keenihan and husband Rory of Beebe, Arkansas. She leaves behind eight grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was a homemaker and a member of the General Baptist Church in Shirley. She will be missed by all.

Services were held Saturday, December 4 at Shirley Community Church with Bobby Ward and Dean May officiating. Interment was at Settlement Cemetery by Roller-McNutt of Clinton. Active Pallbearers included grandsons, Joshua Keenihan, Kenny Linn, Scott Linn, Jeff Caudill, and Jason Skelton, and great grandson Joseph Linn.

Honorary Pallbearers were her nieces and nephews from both sides of the family.

She was born April 14, 1925, at Omaha, Neb. to Frank and Sarah (Haislip) LoBue. She lived in Shirley, Ark., for 52 years.

She worked as a waitress for many years.

She was united in marriage to Samuel James Haislip on Sept. 14, 1939, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1990.

She was a lifetime member of the Fairfield V.F.W., a member of the St. Frances Catholic Church, in Fairfield Bay.

Survivors include two sons, Angelo Haislip, and Buddy Haislip both of Shirley; four daughters, Sandra Haislip of Vincennes, Ind., Gail Anderton of Heber Springs, Ark., MaryAnn Dollar of Shirley, and Florence Harriss of Pittsburg; one Godchild, Pat Helms of Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Anna Morgan of Germantown, Ill.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Anthony Allen Haislip and Samuel James Haislip, Jr.; a sister, Bernadine Frieri; and a brother, Frank “Sonny” LoBue.

Funeral services were on Dec. 11 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark., with Bobby Ward officiating. Burial followed in the Eglentine Cemetery in Shirley.

In 1962 he moved from Ind. to Alburguerque, NM where he owned and operated Alaskan Air Conditioning & Service. Mr. Geisler taught refrigeration classes at the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute. He also served as Supervisor of New Construction for Albuquerque Public Schools. Herbert moved to Fairfield Bay, Ark. in 1994 with friend and companion Betty Booth.

Herb served in WWII as an Air Force pilot. He was honorably discharged from duty in 1945. Herb was an avid outdoorsman, whose hobbies included fishing, camping, boating, target shooting and photography. He was also a skilled woodworker. He was a current member of LAFFS, a Fairfield Bay RC flying club.

Herbert is survived by a daughter Sharon Dishuck, son-in-law Steve Dishuck, granddaughter Pamela Dishuck, grandson Brian Dishuck and a great-granddaughter Kayla, all of Castle Rock, Col. Also surviving are a step-son James Johanson, grandchildren Rachel & Chris Johanson, of Albuquerque, a step-daughter Barbara Galush and grandchildren Karen and Cory Galusha of Washington. He is also survived by a brother Robert Geisler, two sisters, Myrtle Abbieht and Ruth Lundry, all of South Bend, Ind.

In 1992 his wife, Ethel Geisler, preceded him in death. Also deceased are his parents Russell and Martha Geisler and a sister Barbara Lema.

A memorial service was held by Betty Booth at Faith Lutheran Church on November 20. Graveside service with military honors was held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque, NM on Nov. 26. Memorial service was also held at the Greene Township Center in South Bend, Ind. on Nov. 27 for family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association.

Mr. Guess came to Arkansas in 1978 from Sarasota, FL.  Prior to that, he resided in Canfield, OH, where he was active in church, scouting, and civic projects.  He was a past president of the Canfield Rotary Club.  Mr. Guess owned and operated several retail and wholesale businesses in OH.  He was a member of the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife Alice on April 14, 1995.

He is survived by one sister, Charlotte Peterson of Redlands, CA; one half sister, Wanda Grimm of Alliance, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

Interment of remains will be in Woodland Memorial Park.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

Leo attended Webb City, MO elementary and high schools. He continued his education at Kansas State College in Pittsburg, KS where he was awarded a tennis scholarship and majored in Chemistry. Leo was in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945, and was a Lieutenant JG. He was a Navy pilot and flew over the Aleutian Islands during World War II.

He married Henrietta Louise Schumell in 1943, and to this union were born two sons, David L. and G.L. (Doug) Dugger. After the war he began working for Phillips Petroleum Company. Henrietta died in 1957.

Leo married Ruby N. Geurian in 1966, and lived in Overland Park, KS. After he retired from Phillips, they moved to Hide-away Lake, TX, where they combined retirement with their passion for golf. There, Leo was active as a Shriner, driving children who were burn victims to the regional Burn Center and delivering “Meals on Wheels”. They later moved to Fairfield Bay, AR and continued to enjoy golf. Here, Leo enjoyed his volunteer work with the Humane Society and the Recycling Center.

Leo spent the last eleven months in the Indian Rock Village Nursing Center, fighting liver cancer. His family thanks the IRV staff, his many close friends and his roommate for their never-ending support during his stay. Leo was a very giving man, who enjoyed helping others and was a friend to all. he will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to have met him.

Leo is survived by his wife Ruby N. (Betty) Dugger; sons David Dugger of Westwood, KS, Doug and wife Joyce of Overland Park, KS, and step-son William Gus Geurian and wife Meriam of Peducah, KY; 4 granddaughters; 1 great grandson; 2 great granddaughters; 3 step-granddaughters; and 2 step-grandsons.

Family graveside services were held Tuesday, January 11, at New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR. There was a memorial service on Saturday, January 15, at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, Fairfield Bay, AR.

Donations in honor of Leo may be made to Hospice - Conway, 821A North Creek Rd, Conway, AR 72032, or the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088.

The daughter of the late James Bethel Scroggin and Ethel (Walker) Scroggin, she was born July 23, 1919, at Kiowa, OK.

Mrs. Shelton was retired from the United States Department of Defense in St. Louis,

MO, U.S. Military Records and Administration.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Fairfield Bay.

Preceded in death by her parents, a son, Gary Alan Shelton, and three brothers.

She is survived by her husband, Don W. Shelton of Fairfield Bay, AR, son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Leah Shelton of Independence, MO, two sisters, Josephine Conley and Dorine DuPree.  She is also survived by other relatives and her friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, January 14, 2005, at Woodland Memorial Park Chapel, 4 – 6 P.M., followed with funeral services Saturday, January 15, 2005, at the Fairfield Bay First Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ronnie Waycaster conducting the service.  Interment will be at Miami, OK, in the G.A.R. Cemetery Monday, January 17, 2005, at 11:00 A.M.

He and his loving wife of 54 years, Betty, raised their four children, Marie (Bob) Pett, Donna (Jim) Logan, Jeanette Roberts, and William Jr., while pursuing his favorite pastimes of fishing and golfing. Upon retirement, they moved first to Sylamore on the White River and finally settling in Fairfield Bay in 1994.

Bill is survived by his sisters, Margaret Brown, Jean Ray and Jacqueline Sogaro, his grandchildren, Sara Scanio, Anthony Scanio and Joseph Roberts-Sala and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, but leaves them with many treasured memories.

Born October 19, 1916, she was the oldest of the six daughters of William and Emma Stewig. After a brief career in retail and then art, she was married to Edwin A. Kapchinske on July 8, 1942 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. She is survived by Edwin (Kap), also of Fairfield Bay and in addition, five sons, four daughters-in-law, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren who reside in Georgia, Hawaii, Oklahoma and Illinois. While preceded in death by her parents and one sister, four sisters survive, including Marianne Lueth of Fairfield Bay.

Martha was an exceptional artist, accomplished seamstress, and a self-studied nutritionalist that led her to the position of Assistant Supervisor with the Shaklee Corporation. She also served as church pianist, and was a born again Christian with a vast knowledge of the scriptures.

A memorial service in Fairfield Bay is pending. Donations may be made in her memory to: Tom and Clare Chandler, South Asia Ministry and mailed to: Partners International, 1117 E. Westview Ct., Spokane, WA 99218.

Glen is survived by his wife, Grace and here children: Bruce and Lisa Bynum and their daughter Anna of Riverton, WY; Barbara and Larry Berkley and their children Megan, Kimberly, Justin and Tim of Little Rock, AR; Robert and Carla Bynum and their children Robb, Mikel, Katie and Cayla of Columbia/Sturgeon, MO; Betty and Dale Smith and their children Gretchen and Cooper of Buena Vista, CO. He is also survived by his brothers and their families: Harry and Mary Minton of Canton, TX; Max and Connie Minton of Ft. Worth, TX; Dick and Faye Minton of Mesquite, NV; Haden Minton of Midland, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Glen proudly served his country for five years during WWII in the 397th Bombardment Squadron. He was a B-17 pilot graduating from the 43e Gulf Coast Air Command of the 6th Air Force. He served not only as an instructor of new pilots but as personal pilot for General Jamison in the Canal Zone. He had the honor of flying Commanding Officers of all the Military Academies and the President of Peru. After an honorable discharge, he attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from the University of Missouri Dental School in Kansas City, MO. He established his private practice of 40 years in Richmond, MO.

He had been active in the American Dental Association, the K.C. Dental Association and the Ray-Layfette Dental Society. He was also a member and President of the Richmond Rotary Club; served on the Board of Directors of Shirkey Golf Course; and participated in his 43E Gulf Coast reunions. After retiring to Fairfield Bay, AR in 2000, he joined the Nine Hole Men’s Golf Association and the Methodist Church.

Cremation will be with the Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs, AR. A Memorial service will be held in Hennessey, OK at the Corday-Gritz Funeral Home on Saturday, February 12. An endowment has been established at the Central Wyoming College in honor of Dr. Glen E. Minton. Memorials in Glen’s name may be made to CWCF Endowment Scholarship Fund, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501, where the College will donate matching funds in his name.

Preceding him in death were his daughters Laurel and Lynne, his wife of 34 years Arleen, and his second wife of 18 years Carol.

Marsh graduated from East Division High School in Milwaukee. He later graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in education. During college Marsh played on two national championship football teams and ran on the track team. Marsh served in World War II in the Coast Guard for three years. After graduation Marsh served as a public school teacher in Grand Rapids, Round Lake, Elmore and Fairmont, Minnesota. In 1957 Marsh and family moved to Wisconsin where he taught school and coached from 1957-1980. In 1980 Marsh was awarded Coach of the Decade for the 1970s as Track and Field Coach at Milwaukee Custer High School. In 1991 Marsh was inducted into the Wisconsin Track and Field Hall of Fame. Marsh was known as the “Dean of Coaches”.

Marsh is survived by: Jeff Potter, Tom Potter, Kim Schmitz, Lew Potter, Dan Potter, Robert Potter, David Potter, Kathy Cote, Michael Kauth, Pat Franklin, Susan O’Conner and Cindy Stefanovic. Marsh had 38 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 29 at Westbrook Church in Hartland, Wisconsin.

Abram C. Weaver since 1975. Mr. Weaver preceded his wife in death.

Rosemary is survived by her son Tom Weaver and his wife Elaine, Rosemary’s granddaughter Laurie Humiston and her husband Dan, and Rosemary’s great granddaughter Aerin. Rosemary is also survived by her daughter Madonna Noble.

A memorial celebration will be held in Fairfield Bay in the Spring, on a date to be announced by the family.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and May Darrow. He is survived by his loving wife Diane, and his two daughters Lorie Karen Darrow Farrell and her husband Ron, and Beverly Lynn Darrow Pietzsch and her husband Kevin. He is also survived by grandson Kevin Chandler and wife Traci; grandson Trey Farrell; granddaughter Krista Lynn Hughs; great granddaughter Kaleigh Chandler; two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all their wonderful friends in the Bay for their support, and the FFB paramedics and the nurses, doctors and staff at Ozark Health Medical Center for their extraordinary care and compassion. Clarence was buried with full Police Honors on Wednesday, January 12 at SouthPark Cemetery, Pearland, TX. At Clarence’s request, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Mr. Kucera is survived by his brothers: Joseph Kucera of Galesburg, IL, and Thomas Kucera of Rock Island, IL; his loving sons and daughters-in-law Robert W. Kucera, Jr. (Judith) of Chicago, IL; and Daniel T. Kucera (Arma) of Oakland, CA.

Plans for a memorial service are incomplete at this time.

Glen is survived by his wife, Grace and here children: Bruce and Lisa Bynum and their daughter Anna of Riverton, WY; Barbara and Larry Berkley and their children Megan, Kimberly, Justin and Tim of Little Rock, AR; Robert and Carla Bynum and their children Robb, Mikel, Katie and Cayla of Columbia/Sturgeon, MO; Betty and Dale Smith and their children Gretchen and Cooper of Buena Vista, CO. He is also survived by his brothers and their families: Harry and Mary Minton of Canton, TX; Max and Connie Minton of Ft. Worth, TX; Dick and Faye Minton of Mesquite, NV; Haden Minton of Midland, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Glen proudly served his country for five years during WWII in the 397th Bombardment Squadron. He was a B-17 pilot graduating from the 43e Gulf Coast Air Command of the 6th Air Force. He served not only as an instructor of new pilots but as personal pilot for General Jamison in the Canal Zone. He had the honor of flying Commanding Officers of all the Military Academies and the President of Peru. After an honorable discharge, he attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from the University of Missouri Dental School in Kansas City, MO. He established his private practice of 40 years in Richmond, MO.

He had been active in the American Dental Association, the K.C. Dental Association and the Ray-Layfette Dental Society. He was also a member and President of the Richmond Rotary Club; served on the Board of Directors of Shirkey Golf Course; and participated in his 43E Gulf Coast reunions. After retiring to Fairfield Bay, AR in 2000, he joined the Nine Hole Men’s Golf Association and the Methodist Church.

Cremation will be with the Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs, AR. A Memorial service will be held in Hennessey, OK at the Corday-Gritz Funeral Home on Saturday, February 12. An endowment has been established at the Central Wyoming College in honor of Dr. Glen E. Minton. Memorials in Glen’s name may be made to CWCF Endowment Scholarship Fund, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501, where the College will donate matching funds in his name.

Rosemary's daughter Madonna Noble; son, Tom and wife Elaine; granddaughter, Laurie Humiston and husband Dan; and great granddaughter Aerin Humiston miss her love and elegant nature.

Rosemary retired from Des Moines, Iowa to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas in 1975 with her husband Abram C. Weaver, who preceded her in death. She spent her remaining years

enjoying her friends, and her "wonderful home in the woods by the lake".

An active member of PEO, past president of Toastmistresses, Rosemary was also a founding member of the "Wild Women of Wilshire" neighborhood group in Fairfield Bay. Rosemary often volunteered for hospice care, and was a proud supporter of the Fairfield Bay

community, which she cherished.

Rosemary loved literature and had a quirky sense of humor; a passage from Don Marquis' "archy and mehitabel" is fitting: "girls we was all of us ladies, we was o what the hell,

and once a lady always game, by crikey blood will tell" According to her wishes (and her family's), a celebration of her life will be held this spring in Fairfield Bay, on a date to be announced by the family.

Mr. Raaum was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy.  He was proud to be a Navy veteran, and his name is in the Archives Navy Museum in Washington, D.C. 

He is survived by his wife, Elva F. (Morehead) Raaum of Fairfield Bay; two sons, Keith Raaum

and Kevin Raaum and his wife, Heide, all of Illinois; one daughter, Kristie Barber and her husband, Michael, of Illinois; one sister, Mildred Thompson of Illinois; two grandchildren, Lauren and Alex;

and his nieces and nephews. Mr. Raaum is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.

A memorial service will be held in Illinois at a later date.  Interment will be in the Mount Auburn Memorial Park in Stickney, Illinois.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church, with Ronnie Waycaster officiating.

Arrangements by Roller McNutt of Clinton.

Mr. Braden is survived by his wife Evelyn Siepker Braden. They had been married since 1947. He is also survived by: one son Bennett Braden of Dallas, Texas; and one daughter JoAnn Allee of Flaxville, Montana; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

A rosary will be held Monday, February 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay, and funeral mass will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church with interment at Woodland Memorial Park by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc. of Heber Springs.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Bryan and Ann Helzer of Conway and Danny and Kathy Williams of Fairfield Bay; great grandparents, Corrine Anderson of Great Falls, MT, Wayne and Catherine Rooks of Fairfield Bay, Mamie Smith of DeValls Bluff, John and Geneva Mulherien of DeValls Bluff, and Gene and Barbara Williams of Tupelo, AR; great-great grandmother, Lori Taylor of Devalls Bluff; aunts, Celeste Williams of Devalls Bluff and Shelly Regan of Denver, CO, and uncles, Kerry Williams of Fairfield Bay and Joshua Mendenhall of Pensicola, FL.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2005 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Pallbearers are Bobby Engebretson and Kerry Williams. Interment will follow at Babyland in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.View obituary and guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

He had lived in Fairfield Bay since 1979 and leaves his golfing buddies and many, many friends both here and in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Memorial services were held at Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church, on February 3, 2005 and services and internment were held at Shrine of Memories in Ottumwa, Iowa on February 8, 2005.

She was preceded in death by her parents Luther Steve Chalk and Sada Hammond Chalk of Higden, Arkansas; her two sisters Bessie Chalk Gadberry and Edna Chalk Rickert, both of Higden, Arkansas; one brother Willie Chalk of Higden, Arkansas; two husbands Vernon Ezekiel Sanders of Grand Junction, Tennessee and Roy W. Cullum of Higden, Arkansas.  She was survived by two daughters Jeanette S. Jennings of Memphis, Tennessee and Doris S. Nipp of Greers Ferry, Arkansas; four grandchildren Yvette J. Boyles of Lakeland, Tennessee, Lauren J. Placencia of Huntington, Tennessee, Dana Carek of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Brooke J. Toelle of Omaha, Nebraska.  She was also survived by eight great grandchildren Megan Placencia, Austin Boyles, Aaron Boyles, Addison Boyles, Haden Carek, Conner Toelle, Ryan Christian and Reagan Toelle.

Visitation will be held at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 17 with Funeral Services on Friday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 811, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543.

A resident of Arkansas most of her life, Mrs. Wooden was a homemaker and mother.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wooden, who passed away in 2001.  Mrs. Wooden is survived by one son, Danny Wooden of Conway, Arkansas.  She is also survived by other relatives and her friends.

Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

A resident of Fairfield Bay for twenty years, Mrs. Leon was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Roland Leon, on December 4, 2004.  Mrs. Leon is survived by her many friends.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

Pansy attended Pawnee County rural schools.  She attended Liberty High School in 1930 and 1931.  Due to her mother’s illness she quit high school to stay home and help with her younger siblings.

She was married to Darroll Kechely of Odel, NE on February 16, 1942.  Pansy tried to follow Darroll whenever possible while he was in the Army.  They lived in Lawton, OK and Bracketville, TX.  Their first home was in Liberty, NE where their children Dean and Gloria were born.  They lived in Burchard and Wymore but spe