Reverend Doctor William Brooks Dublin, Jr

Alice Wyckoff Thorne

Goldie Marie Wright

Dorrie Notestein Swan

Mrs. Evelyn L. McDonald

Mrs. Ray Miller

Mr. Bruce Eugene Wells

Wayne Leary

Phillip Dean Grace

Ralph E. (Scotty) Robb

Carla Kay Henson

Marge Lott Leverette

Kenneth Homer Cook

Robert Steele Jones, Jr.

Jimmy Ray Mallett

Mildred Sue Roberts Beaumont

Jesse William Cain

Robert C. Berrong

Rosemary F. Traylor

Robert Michael Williams

Christopher Todd York

Dorothea J. Riffel

Cora Clytee Pryor

Raymond Walter Morgan

H. E. Burns

Hollis Ruth Clayton

Luella M. Briggs

Richard E. Becker

Bernice J. Crawford

Mary E. Farnsworth

 Leo P. Wilson

 Odie Evelyn Standley

Gregory Joseph Haislip

Mary Ballard

Lloyd B. James

Mr. Hennessey was a retired auditor with the Defense Contract Audit Agency of the United States government. He and his wife moved to Fairfield Bay in 1975 and made their home there for many years. Mr. Hennessey was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1981 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock. He served at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay.

Survivors include his wife, Frances (Heim) Hennessey of St. Louis, Missouri; one son, Deacon Daniel J. Hennessey of Little Rock, Arkansas; two daughters, Carolyn Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri and Mary Charles of Glendora, California nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Mr. Hennessey is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.

A rosary was held Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Deacon Frank Zanoff officiating. Funeral mass was held Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with celebrant Bishop J. Peter Sartain. Interment was at Woodland Memorial Park at Edgemont. A luncheon followed at the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., 601 W. Main, Heber Springs, AR 72543. www.olmstead.cc.

Robert Garner

Robert "Bob" Garner passed away Sunday, July 13, 2003 at his home in Tallahassee, Florida after a two year battle with leukemia. A resident of Clinton from 1981 until 2000, he was owner and proprietor of Mt. View Ranch. Mr Garner was also responsible for chartering and serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of First aNational Bank which opened in 1985. After retiring from the bank in 1993 and selling to Union Planters, Mr. Garner built and operated the Super 8 Motel from 1996 until its sale in 1999. The Garners moved to Florida in 2000 to be near their children and grandchildren. Mr. Garner is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elinor, two sons, Robert Gregory and G. Robert III and four grandsons; Rick, Robbie, Matthew and Michael. Mr. Garner was cremated and a memorial service was held at the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Bay on Friday, July 18, 2003 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial service will be held at the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Bay on Friday, July 18, 2003 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or to the charity of your choice.

Floyd E. Overbey

Mr. Floyd E. Overbey, a resident of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, since 1978, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 13, 2003. Born in Belle Rive, Illinois, on March 18, 1930, Mr. Overbey was 73 years of age. He was the son of the late Charlie E. and Lena (Foster) Overbey.On March 18, 1949, he married the former Mary L. Helverson in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Overbey retired from the United States Air Force with twenty years of service followed by ten years in the Air Force Reserves. For ten years, he was a crew member of the United States Air Force B52 bombers. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force Gunners Association and a life member of the Fairfield Bay VFW. After retiring from the United States Air Force, Mr. Overbey maintained the security systems for the United States Postal Service in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, and also in the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Mr. Overbey and his wife came to Fairfield Bay in March of 1978. He served as a Fairfield Bay Volunteer Fireman for 13 years. He and his wife Mary are members of the St. Francis Episcopal Church of Heber Springs. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Overbey of Fairfield Bay, AR three daughters, Barbara Wagner and her husband, Tom, of Fairfield Bay, ARKaren McTavish and her husband, David, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Debra Lynn Higdon and her husband, Randy, of Memphis, Tennessee one brother, Charles Overbey of Benton, Illinois one sister, Nellie Payne of Belle Rive, Illinois eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Overbey is also survived by other relatives and his many friends. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 16, at Olmstead Woodland Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church with The Rev. R. Ewing (Andy) Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park with military honors. Pallbearers will be Randy Higdon, Dallas Higdon, William Higdon, David McTavish, and Tom Wagner. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel McTavish, V.F.W. members, and the Fairfield Bay Fire Department. Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2225 Prince, Conway, AR 72032, or Outreach of the Hills, P. O. Box 1472, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., 601 W. Main, Heber Springs, AR 72543.

Grannis Otis

February 24, 1913 - July 16, 2003, born in Wolcotville, Indiana. Married to Alberta M. Grannis for 59 years. Three children, Sara (Sally) Rivers, Charles (Butch) Grannis, Rebecca (Becky) Craig and 27 grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. Otis spent most of his life in Miami, Florida and has lived in Shirley and Fairfield Bay, Arkansas for the last 12 years. Mr. Grannis and a Bachelors Degree in electrical Engineering from Purdue University with graduate studies at the University of Miami. he was a Registered engineer in the States of Florida, Virginia, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, West Virginia and Idaho, as well as Washington, D.C. and he had a NCEE Certificate. His professional memberships included the National Society of Professional Engineers, Florida Engineering Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and Illuminating Engineering Society. Mr. Grannis’ awards included selection as "Engineer of the Year" by the Florida Engineering Society in 1979. He was also very active in the NASA space program through 1985. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1953 as a Lt. Colonel. Otis was a great father, leader, teacher and role model for his family and friends.

Arrangements being handled by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton 501-745-2151.

Richard Smith

Richard (Dick) Smith, a former resident of Fairfield Bay, departed this life in a Florida hospital, Monay, July 21, following a long illness and recent diagnosis of cancer. Those who knew him will remember his hearty laugh and sense of humor. He celebrated his 81st birthday June 20. Although he loved to play golf, he had to give it up in the past two years. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. His church affiliation was with the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marge; three children and two stepchildren and seven grandchildren. A memorial was to be held in North Fort Meyer, FL and burial will take place in the family plot in Quincey, IL. Memorials or expressions of sympathy may be sent to 19365 Congresssional Court, North Fort Meyers, FL, 33903.

David Hall

David H. Hall a resident of Edgemont, Arkansas for the past thirteen years passed away Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Baptist health Medical Center in Heber Springs, AR. The son of the late Thomas Hall and Lucille (Wilder) Hall. He was born June 23, 1943 in Overland, Missouri. David and his family lived in North Little Rock and Jacksonville, AR before making Edgemont their home. He worked as a civil service technician for the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was a member of the National Guard Association, VFW Post #1, American Legion Post #1, Hot Springs showman’s association and North Little Rock Elks Lodge #1004. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David Glen Hall and Brother Paul T. Hall. Survived by his wife, Jeanette (Jernigan) Hall, Daughters, Beverly Hall, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Kimberly Vann Dill of Little Rock, Arkansas and Kathy Hall of FT. Lauderdale, Florida, Two Grandchildren, Candice Coyle, North Little Rock, AR and Krystle Morris of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He is also survived by other relatives and his many friends. Visitation for family and friends was at Olmstead Funeral Home Monday evening 6-8 p.m. The funeral service was Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Olmstead Funeral Chapel with Rev D.C. Moody conducting the service. Interment services were at the Rest Hills Cemetery at Sherwood Arkansas. David Hall made friends every where he went, and had so many friends that his family would like to consider all of you honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were by Olmstead Funeral Home.

Muriel Beverage

Muriel Beverage of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Bettendorf, IA and Fairfield Bay, AR, passed away July 25, 2003.She is survived by daughters, Sandy (Craig) Lammers, Apple Valley, MN; Judy (Larry) Dodds, Bettendorf, IA; Bonnie (Fran) Sheppard, Woodstock, GA. Grandchildren, John, Bill, Sara, Rich, Tom, Lori, and Chad. Great-grandchildren, Davianne and Matthew. A sister, Vivien (Roy) Harter, Apache Junction, AZ.A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valey, MN.Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota.

Linda Matthews

Mrs. Linda Darlene (Towell) Matthews of Edgemont, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 28, 2003, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, on November 21, 1948, Linda was 54 years of age. She was the daughter of Anna (Wood) Towell and the late Leonard Towell.A resident of Cleburne County most of her life, Linda grew up in Ida. During the past five years, she had lived at Edgemont, and she was a member of the Fairfield Bay Humane Society. Linda was a bookkeeper, and she was employed by Turner Burkett & Associates in Heber Springs. Known as "Nana" to her grandchildren, she was a wonderful grandmother. She was a member of the Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills at Fairfield Bay. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Lynn Towell. She is survived by her mother, Anna Towell of Heber Springs, AR; two sons, Stephen Chastain and his wife, Carla, of Rogers, AR and Mark Chastain and his wife, Robyn, of Arkadelphia, AR; two brothers, Leonard Glen Towell of Benton, AR and Irwin Lynn Towell of Heber Springs, AR; her husband, Lawrence (Larry) Matthews of Edgemont, AR; his three daughters, Laurie Brown, Linda O’Donnell, and Vicki Amen and three grandchildren, Quentin, Cahl, and Cade.Linda is also survived by other relatives and her many friends.Visitation was held Wednesday, July 30, from 5-8 p.m. at Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs. Funeral services was held Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills with Rev. Bob Hadley officiating. A private intermen followed for family members. Pallbearers will be Donald Southerland, Bruce Southerland, Phillip Smith, Cody Mossier, Gary Endsley, and Mark Goetze.Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Majors, Gary Majors, George Keeter, Bill O’Donnell, John Headen, Chip Blenden, Scott Glaze, and Myron Taylor. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Medical Center Heber Springs Oncology Department. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., 601 W. Main, Heber Springs, AR 72543.

Robert Goodwillie

Robert L. Goodwillie, 87, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away July 31, 2003. He wasborn May 29, 1916, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Frank and Irene Love Goodwillie.He was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1933, and was an original alum of Kansas City University. On November 23, 1938, Bob married Jennette Moseley and celebrated 59 years of marriage until her death in 1997. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service of Kansas City, Missouri, for over thirty years.Bob had a passion for music. He played the piano, clarinet, and saxophone. In his early years, he was a jazz pianist on Kansas City’s famous 12th Street Strip. Most recently, he was a member of the Bay Ramblers band in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, where he and Jennette had retired. Bob was an active member of the Methodist Church, the Lions Club, a Boy Scout leader, and a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.He is survived by his three children, Virginia Pendleton of Ogden, Utah;Barbara (Peter) Hartson of Los Gatos, California, and Bob (Cheryl) Goodwillie of Lenexa, Kansas; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two nieces and six nephews.Funeral services will be held in the Chapel at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, on Sunday, August 3, at 6:00 P.M. Family will receive visitorsone hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the KansasCity Young Audiences organization. Whatever Bob was given in life, he returned in music.Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park at Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. The family requests that memorials be sent to the United Methodist Church at Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Olmstead Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Glenn Hackett

Glenn Hackett, 86, of Shirley died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at Indian Rock Village after a lengthy illness. he was born August 5, 1916 in a four-room log cabin on Star Mountain near Shirley. He was the oldest son of William Cleveland Hackett and Myrtle Lillian Jimerson Hackett. He loved learning and was a scholar from an early age. At seventeen he graduated from high school and took a teacher’s exam, some college courses, and began a career in education that would span almost fifty years. He taught in several one-room mountain schools where he was paid $35 a month. Glen met and married one of his students, Mildred Marie Murray of Lute Mountain in 1940. During World War II he enlisted in the Marines and served 19 months in Attu, Alaska. He volunteered with the 5th Marine Division and was on his way to the United States for deployment to Japan when the war ended. He still wanted to be a teacher like his Grandfather Ephraim, but because the pay was so low he bacame a carpenter. In January of 1950 at the age of 34 he took his wife and daughter, Carolyn, to Fayetville and entered the University of Arkansas on the GI bill. He graduated with honors in 1952 with a Bachelor’s degree in science and returned to teach biology and math at Shirley High School. Their son, Wayne was born in December of that year. After one year he was hired as superintendent and remained in that position for 25 years. He earned his Master’s degree in school administration from the University of Central Arkansas in 1956. Soon after, another daughter, Dylene, was born. Glenn began work on his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University in Still water. However, after two summers of enduring Wayne and Dylene sitting on the sidewalk crying to go home to Shirley, he chose not to finish it. After the sudden death of his wife, Mildred, in 1973, he married Marilyn Leath Osteen in May of 1974 and became the proud step-father of 10 year-old Woodie Osteen. When he retired in 1978 as Superintendent of Shirley Schools, he became the Director of the Van Buren County Special school at Choctaw for three years. he and Marilyn stayed busy after his retirement serving in the Shirley Community church, the Van Buren County Museum, as a director of Petit Jean Rural Electric Co-op, and of Ozark Opportunities. The Shirley School honored him by dedicating the gym and naming the field house after him. When he was diagnosed with cancer in December of 1996 and suffered a debilitating stroke, he was serving as an AARP tutor in a program he helped establish at Shirley Elementary. Also, he was serving on the White River Area Agency on Aging, and completed a 7 year-term as a trustee for Petit Jean Vo-tech College in Morrilton. Glen was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, and three brothers (Freed, Harold, and Freeman Hackett). He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hackett, two sons, Wayne Hackett of Shirley and Woodie Osteen of Searcy, two daughters, Carolyn Tobey of Clinton, and Dylene Asley of Farmington, New Mexico, two brothers, Raymond and Ephe Hackett of Shirley, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and other family members, friends, former students and associates. It would take a very long time to summarize all of Glenn’s accomplishments and contributions in his lifetime. Many relatives, friends, students have favorite stories and fond memories of Glenn. He was interested and involved in so many different pursuits from ranching and gardening to historical research. Yet, he would not want us to outline and recall all of his achievements publicly - with his humble nature Glenn would be embarrassed. Glenn was an optimistic, hard-working, kind man, who spent a lifetime serving others, promoting education, and loving. He would want all of us to continue on with his personal philosophy. In his own words, "Live to make the world a better place." Funeral services were held Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Clinton with Reverend Bob Ward officiating. Interment was at Settlement Cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Dustin Ashley, Randall Napier, Steve Napier, Adam Hackett, Chad Holcomb, and Micheal Moore. Honorary pallbearers were: Willard Stark, Ellis Ward, Watson Smith, Carl Ashley, Colten Ashley, Nicholas Napier.

Abbi Lane Smith

Abbi Lane Smith, age 5, of Benton; went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 14, 2003. She was born on September 26, 1997 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Abbi was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death her brother, Isaac Smith.She is survived by her parents, Brett Kendall Smith and Karen Elaine Willhite Smith; paternal grandparents, Wayne and the late Virgina Smith of Fairfield Bay; maternal grandparents, Dale and Betty Willhite of Oologah, Oklahoma; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Gene Wood of Tulsa, Oklahoma and John and Gayla Willhite of Oologah, Oklahoma; several cousins and lots of friends.Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton. Ministers were Dr. Bruce Chesser and Chaplin Jim Edge.Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ashby’s.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Geyer Springs First Baptist Church pre-school department, Saline County Humane Society, because Abbi loved animals, Hearts and Hooves, 2204 Kellog Road, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120, or One To The Other Ministries, Tulsa, Oklahoma, c/o Victor Cruz.

Willie Joe Nipp
Willie Joe Nipp, of Greers Ferry, was born August 22, 1929 in Obion County, TN and was taken on Friday, August 15, 2003 to the bosom of Abraham to await the Rapture of his Savior.Joe, as he was known to all, retired from the Navy in 1977 after twenty plus years. As a Petty Officer, Joe commenced his active Naval service in San Diego, CA. From there his duties took him to the USS Floyds Bay, USS Shenandoah, USS Wasp, Patrol Squadron Thirty, Patrol Squadron Forty-Two, Patrol Squadron Nineteen, Naval Air Station, Memphis, TN and finally Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six, Naval Air Station, Norfolk VA. Throughout his extraordinary career, Joe was decorated on numerous occasions, receiving the Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal with four stars, Navy Occupation Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Japanese Occupation Medal, China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, United Nations Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. His last tour with the Helicopter Combat Support Squadron SIX was his final chapter in a successful and uniquely productive career.In 1978, Joe moved to Greers Ferry where he soon began work with the Department of Public Safety in Fairfield Bay, AR. While serving as Chief of Police, he was awarded Manager of the Year in 1988. He retired from DPS in 1992.Joe was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Greers Ferry for over twenty years and while serving in many capacities there, he felt the Lord calling him into the ministry. He had served as Pastor there for over eight years until he felt the need to step down due to his Parkinson’s Disease.In Greers Ferry, Joe served his city as an Alderman on the City Council for many years.Joe is survived by his wife of twenty five years, Doris Nipp of Greers Ferry; his children Randy Nipp of Jackson, TN; Tim Nipp of Union City, TN; Debbie Griffin of Hixson, TN; and Dana Carek of Little Rock, AR.; his brother Bobby Kent Nipp of Jamestown. NC; his grandchildren, Andrew and Landon Nipp; Don, Melanie and Robert Griffin; and Haden Carek. He was also survived by many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Boston Nipp and Thomas Calvin Nipp of Union City, TN; three sisters, Mary Louise Hurst of Selmer, TN; Margaret Ella Griffin of Union City. TN; and Imogene Bergquist of Tulsa, OK.There was a memorial service held on Friday, August 22, which would have been Joe’s 74th birthday, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Greers Ferry AR at 2 p.m.. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 811, Heber Springs, AR. 72543.Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc. www.olmstead.cc.

Marvin F. Kreier

Marvin F Kreier, MD, USAF RET, age 78, went to his heavenly home Friday, August 22, 2003.Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Portage with Rev. Alan Boeck officiating. Internment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Poynette. Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral in Portage is assisting the family.Marvin was a veteran of WWII and he was a charter member of Truax Longmire VFW Post of Madison, WI. Survivors include four sons, Kurt, Lynn, Steve, Gerry, Portage, Wisconsin; two daughters, Kathy DeKeyrel, Portage, Wisconsin and Laurie Howard, Popular Grove, Illinois; a sister, Syliva Bushman, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; a special friend, Brigitte Daniel; and other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Marie Kreier, Poynette, Wisconsin; a sister, Evelyn LaSage, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and a son, Jeff of Portage, Wisconsin, a granddaughter Bridgette, Portage, Wisconsin.Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church Fairfield Bay, AR or Trinity Lutheran Church Heber Springs, AR.

Donald R. Small

Donald R. Small passed quietly Thursday, August 28, 2003 after a two year bout with cancer. Don was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 25, 1923. He was preceded in death by his mother Elsie, father Raymond and brother Richard. Don joined Western Electric (AT&T) in 1944 as a mail clerk. He fulfilled his first career there and retired early in 1976 as an engineering manager and moved to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Don was proud to be a part of the burgeoning telecommunications and technology businesses. In 1980 Don and his dearest love and business partner Rita Ann opened D/R Realty in Fairfield Bay. For twenty years they found not only a second career but great joy and fulfillment in helping people find the perfect home in the community they loved so much. Don’s expertise, personality and savvy could have made him a fortune, but his generosity prevented it. He was always the first to donate any resources to family and friends in need - whether time, money advice or just a listening ear. Don is survived by his loving wife Rita Ann, four daughters, five sons, 25 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He is also survived by so many dear friends he considered his own family as well. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27 at 3 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont, Arkansas 72044. Don’s family would like to extend an invitation to join them in the celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers the family asks that any memoriam be made to "Hospice of the Valley, to remain at East Mesa Building C in memory of Donald Small, EMESA PCU BLDG C, 6063 East Arbor, Mesa, Arizona 85206 or to Peace Lutheran Church.

Wendall L. Nelson

Wendell L. Nelson of Fairfield Bay, son of the late Melvin and Alma (Lundquist) Nelson died September 15, 2003. He was born in Virginia, Minnesota on July 11, 1931 and attended Virginia Public Schools and was a graduate of the University of the State of New York. Mr. Nelson was an Endowment Life Member in the National Rifle Association, a member of NARFE, a longtime member of the Masonic Bodies, an amateur radio operator (KOQPP), a pilot, fisherman, hunter and an avid vegetable gardener. He was never without a canine companion. Wendell was a dedicated civic leader, serving on the city councils of Chandler, Minnesota and Gettysburg, South Dakota. He was also the Technical Coordinator for the Five County Translator Districts in north central South Dakota and served on the Arkansas Criminal Detention Facilities Review Committee. Mr. Nelson attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer while serving the National Guard and 13 years in the Army Reserve. He worked for RCA for several years and then the United States Government. His career took him to Greenland (BMEWS), Africa, Guam, and many different states. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in Alaska in 1991 after 24 years of service. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lowell and Gerald, and a sister, Marilyn LoPresti. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Shirley (Anderson); two sons, Mark (Veronica) of New Vim, Minnesota, and David (Janice) of Grays Lake, Illinois; a daughter Cynthia Zwingle(Michael) of Pleasanton, California; five grandchildren, Alexander Zwingle and Lauren, Noah, Hannah, and Emma Nelson and a sister, Margaret (Roger) Nelmark of Fairfield Bay and several nieces and nephews. Wendell and his family request memorials in his name to the American Cancer Society or the Shriners Children’s Hospital Funeral arrangements are pending. A memorial service was held Friday, September 19 at 2 p.m. in the Roller McNutt chapel in Clinton with Allen Freudenburg officiating.

Raymond E. Ackerman

Raymond E. "Barney" Ackerman, 78 of Nevada died Friday, September 19 at Rolling Green Village where he had been a resident since April. Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Lutheran Church with Father Jon Seda officiating. Burial with Military rites will following in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.Barney was born on February 20, 1925 in Nevada to Ben and Eva (Earl) Ackerman. He served in the Marine Corps during W.W. II. Barney married Eileen Greiner on October 19, 1946 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Nevada. He started in farming and later owned and operated businesses in Nevada before retiring from Hoffman LaRoche of Ames in 1987. Barney was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Nevada, William F. Ball American Legion in Nevada, V.F.W. of Arkansas, 3rd and 4th degree of Knights of Columbus and a 10 year member of the Nevada Fire Department. Barney and Eileen moved from Nevada to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas in 1987. Barney is survived by his wife, Eileen Ackerman of Nevada; 3 sons, Dennis Ackerman (Tonia) of Des Moines, Joe Ackerman (Tammy) of Nevada, and Bob Ackerman (Jean) of Omaha, Nebraska;8 daughters, Ruth Clements (Dennis) of Centre, Alabama, Diane Horn (Dennis) and Judy Ackerman (Jack Mathews), both of Des Moines, Sharon Sperry (Eldon) of Polk City, Mary Severson and Jean Kingsbury (Ron), both of Nevada, Terri Arnold (Randy) of Story City, and Kathy Bodenhamer (Bob) of Mt. Home, Arkansas; 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Paul Ackerman (Georgia) of Nevada; 4 sisters, Marjorie Fox of Chicago, Illinois, Nora Kinyon (Leo) of Ames, Helen Williams (Don) of Nevada and Mary Landis (Terry) of Anita.Barney is preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Denice in 1959, a sister, Mary Katherine Croker and a brother Carl Ackerman.Visitation were held on Monday, September 22 from 4-8 p.m. with the family present at 5 p.m. at the Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7 p.m. following visitation.Barney’s granddaughter Jamie Ackerman suffers from Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome and memorials may be directed to the Children’s Home Health Care/Children’s World, 7815 Farnam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada is handling arrangements.

Ronald Lee Brumbaugh

Ronald Lee Brumbaugh of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 22, 2003, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born in Saint Jo, Texas, on December 11, 1919, Mr. Brumbaugh was 83 years of age. He was the son of the late Harry and Susie (Austin) Brumbaugh.Mr. Brumbaugh was a retired Colonel with 30 years of service with the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Higden Church of Christ. Mr. Brumbaugh was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, on November 14, 1988.He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald J. and Carolyn Brumbaugh of Portland, Tennessee. Mr. Brumbaugh is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.Funeral services for Mr. Brumbaugh were held Friday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Higden Church of Christ with Carroll Sites officiating. Interment followed in Woodland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mooreland Christian Church Building Fund. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., 601 W. Main, Heber Springs, AR 72543.

Helen Marr

Helen Marr, a long time resident of Fairfield Bay, left this life to be with Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 21st. She left behind and will be greatly missed by her sister Ruth and her husband, Ken Connor or Fairfield Bay, their children Jan and Doug Heimerman from Alvarado, Texas and son Bob (who is waiting for Helen in Heaven) and Susan Conner of Pensacola, Florida. Helen’s brother Maz and wife Margaret with daughter Cheri and husband Ron Hill from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their sons Russ and Nancy Boyd and Tom and Lynn Boyd of Anaheim, California. Helen belonged to the Fairfield bay Baptist Church and was a member of the Preceptor Alpha Xi Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Helen shared her love with many many friends in Fairfield Bay.

Ester Kelley

Ester Kelley, age 88 passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, September 24, 2003. She was living with her son, John and family in Norcross, GA for the past several years. She is survived by John, wife Marcia, two granddaughters, Jennifer and Kaitlyn, two sisters, Marion Lainhart, Donna Lemke who live in Indiana and a brother, Ralph who lives in Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph. Ester and Ralph moved from Des Moines, Iowa to Fairfield Bay in 1973. They were members of the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church and involved in many activities and organizations in the community.

Norman G. Brawley

Mr. Norman G. Brawley, age 75, passed away at his home in Fairfield Bay, AR, on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, with his loving wife of 53 years at his side. Born in Gilmer, Texas, on July 5, 1928, he was the son of the late Hugh and Geneive (Freemont) Brawley.

After serving as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, Norman retired from the Marley Company of Mission, Kansas, after a long 37 year career in finance. Norman is a long standing member of the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where while living there, he was very active. The family, his wife Helen, daughter Linda Trewin, granddaughter Stephanie Vossen and husband Jeff, great granddaughter Emily Vossen, and nephew Mike Austin invite you to join in a celebration of life service was held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO. A visitation began at noon with services following at 1 p.m. Reverend Ed Robertson officiated. Local arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

Inez Louise Borton

Miss Inez Louise Borton of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at the Indian Rock Village Nursing Home in Fairfield Bay.Born in New Albany Township, Iowa, on February 17, 1921, Miss Borton was 82 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Nelson and Ada (Harkins) Borton.Miss Borton was a retired employee of Northwestern Bell Telephone. She was a member of the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church.She is survived by her two nieces, Linda Holton and Kathy Hadgood, both of California and her special friend, Beverly Weaver of Shirley, AR.Visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay First Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 4 p.m. with Rev. Ronny Waycaster officiating. Nurses who cared for Miss Borton at Indian Rock Village will serve as pallbearers at her service. Interment was in the Clemons Cemetery at Clemons, Iowa. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., 601 W. Main, Heber Springs, AR 72543.

Doris Robertson Taylor

Dorris Robertson Taylor passed away Monday, October 27, 2003, at Indian Rock Village.She was the daughter of John and Ella Robertson, born November 27, 1923, at Shreveport, Louisiana. The family moved to Monroe when Dorris was seven.Her grandfather was Judge Reed, an early publisher of The Sun-Times. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca Suzanne Taylor, in 1948, and by one brother, George B. Robertson. She is survived by her husband, Marion J. Taylor of Fairfield Bay, AR, and her son, John Taylor and daughter-in-law, Ligia Taylor of San Juan, Costa Rica, granddaughter, Erin Weathers of Oklahoma City, OK, and three great-granddaughters.Graveside services were held at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe, Louisiana, on Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m. conducted by Mulheam Funeral Home. In recognition of Dorris’s love and concern for animals, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to any Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or to any animal shelter. Local arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home.

Joyce Krava

Joyce Krava was killed in a car accident in Clinton Monday, November 3. She is survived by a son, a daughter and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held at St. Francis in Fairfield Bay on November 6.

Kallie Lynn Nelson

Kallie Lynn Nelson of Romance died Thursday morning November 13, 2003 at the white County Medical Center in Searcy. She was 8 years old and fought a courageous battle with a brain tumor.
Kallie was born June 8, 1995, in Searcy, the daughter of Julie Nanette Knight and Roger Lynn Nelson. She was a second grade student at Rose Bud Elementary School. Kallie was an exceptional girl who touched and brightened the lives of all who knew her.
She is survived by her mother, Julie Eubanks and husband, Brad, of Romance; her father Roger Nelson and wife, Gela, of Romance; two brothers Lewis Nelson and Augustus Eubanks both of Romance; her grandparents, Shirley Knight of fairfield Bay, Charlie and Louise Nelson of Rose Bud; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bill Knight, and two cousins, Ethan and Rachel Bonds.
Visitation for Kallie will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Powell Funeral Home in Searcy.
Funeral Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2003, at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy with interment in Bethesda Cemetery near Rose Bud.
Memorials may be made to the aRkansas Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202-3591.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.

Frank B. Mentel

Wayne Leary
Wayne Leary of Fairfield Bay, AR formerly of Germantown, WI died March 5, 2004. He was born in Wells, MN on June 21, 1922 and was the eldest child of James and Freda Leary. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother James, a sister Anna Marie and a daughter Katie (David) Michuda. He is survived by his wife Helen (Bradley of LaCrosse, WI) whom he married in 1945, and three children, Patrick (Melinda) Leary, Devon (Robert) Spiegel, and Mary Jo (Ken) Zimmerly. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran and served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy. Wayne was a member of St. Francis Assis Parish and served on the parish council and as an usher. He was also a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. After service in the Navy Wayne began a 40 year career in the graphic arts. He retired an Executive Vice President of the Fox Lithograph Co. in Milwaukee, WI in 1987 and moved to Fairfield Bay, AR in 1989. He and his wife traveled extensively in the lower U.S. and made three trips to Britain and Europe. Wayne was past president of several graphic arts groups in Milwaukee, WI and also past president of the National Association of Lithography Clubs.

Phillip Dean Grace

Phillip Dean Grace, age 48, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs.  Born October 5, 1955, at Chillicothe, Missouri, he was the son of Orville and Mildred (Bentley) Grace. Phillip was married to the former Diana Maria Turner in 1974.  He had recently moved to Heber Springs and was a former resident of Fairfield Bay.  Phillip was an advertising sales representative for Crane Media, and he had served as a minister until 1997.  Phillip attended the First Assembly of God Church in Heber Springs. He is survived by his wife, Diana Maria (Turner) Grace of Heber Springs, AR, one son, Phillip Grace, II, of Heber Springs, AR, his parents, Orville and Mildred Grace of Lubbock, Texas, one brother, Stephen Grace and his wife, Louetta of Gracemont, Oklahoma, and one sister, Esther Hutzell and her husband, Len, of Corpus Christi, Texas. Phillip is also survived by other relatives and his many friends. Visitation will be held at the family’s home at 409 Hill Crest in Heber Springs, on Saturday, March 6, from 5:00-8:00 P.M.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 7, at 2:00 P.M. in the First Assembly of God Church in Heber Springs with Rev. Lee Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in the Heber Springs Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Joe Tournear, George Collins, Mark Herrington, John Lee, Jackie McPherson, and Paul Coates.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

Ralph E. (Scotty) Robb

Ralph E. (Scotty) Robb, United States Air Force Lt. Col. (Retired), died surrounded by family in his Edgemont, Arkansas home on March 13, 2004.  Scotty was born January 22, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Ralph E. Robb, Sr. and Belle (Monsen) Robb. He was preceded in death by both his parents and brother, Don Robb.  He enlisted in the service at 18 and within seven years reached the rank of M/Sgt. at a remarkably young age of 25. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. out of Officer Candidate School and went on to Pilot Training. Among numerous other planes, he first piloted the C-119. He specialized in the C-130 aircraft, actually starting as a test pilot for the new experimental C-130 in the 1950's. He advanced to Base Maintenance Officer for C-130's at Seward AFB, Tennessee.  He was the Director of Secret Military Missions at Naha AFB, Okinawa; supported the Astronaut Program at Patrick AFB, Florida, flying pontoon equipped C-130's; flew low-level C-130 Gunship missions out of Southeast Asia (several years) during the Viet Nam War, and later served at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, flying specially equipped ski C-130's designed for ice landings. He had 29 years of honorable military service, earning numerous special awards - the most prominent being the Distinguished Flying Cross, before retiring at Little Rock Air Force Base in 1974.  A second career in real estate, starting in sales at Fairfield Bay led to his becoming a real estate broker in the town of Greers Ferry.  He was active in many community services including the Optimist Club and Special Olympics. His interests included first and foremost his family, woodworking, photography and an intense passion for golf.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue of Edgemont; three children - sons Michael of Dallas, Texas, Steven and his wife Kay of Lawrenceville, Georgia and daughter Kristin Jones and her husband Ken of Little Rock; five grandchildren –Jay and Laurie Robb, Josh Fitch, Ryan and Robyn Jones; two great grandsons; his brother John Robb and wife Nancy of Fruita, Colorado; a host of dear cousins; and an extended family of literally hundreds of long-term friends spread world wide.  He was a member of Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry. A Memorial Service will be held there Thursday, March 18th at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his church or Hospice Care of Cleburne County. Arrangements by: Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc.

Carla Kay Henson

Carla Kay Henson 23, of El Dorado, formerly of Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2003. She was born in Conway, AR, October 12, 1979, the daughter of Larry Henson and Darla Hess. She was employed as a produce assistant for Wal-Mart. She is survived by her father, Larry Henson of Choctaw; her mother, Darla Turner of Wagoner, OK; a sister Delina Gray of El Dorado; a brother Dakota Henson of Choctaw; grandfather, Herman Henson of Clinton; grandparents, Effie and William Hess of Amarillo, TX; a nephew, Taylor Gray and a host of other relatives and friends.