Florence Severson, age 97, of Cove, Arkansas passed peacefully away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Mena.  She was born on July 28, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Louis Gagnon and the late Alice Regno Gagnon.

Florence was a faithful member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and was often heard telling people how “God is taking care of me.”

She was a licensed beautician in the state of Minnesota and spent many years in that field.  She also enjoyed jobs in a garden center and in a factory making blimps.  When she moved to Mena she spent 15 beautiful years giving long term loving care to many elderly women.  Florence loved to cook and was known for her pies, cakes and various kinds of bread.  She delighted in being out and about; dancing, playing cards, shopping and socializing. She was a dedicated bell ringer for the Salvation Army for many years and always dressed up to celebrate the ringing.

Florence loved all animals and especially her dogs.  Peanut was forever by her side.  She was her “baby.”

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Gordon Severson; five sisters, Eva Dault, Isabelle Gagnon, Margaret Beggel, Evelyn Juaire, and Beatrice Fuller, and by four brothers, Leo, Bill, Ed and Harry Gagnon.

Florence is survived by her only son, Steve and wife, Peggy of Cove.  She has three grandsons; Tim and Pricila of Las Vegas, NV; Tom and Carolyn of Alvin, Texas; and Brian of Cove.  There are also two great grandsons.  As dear to her as family were Liz Super and family, Randy Zalky, and Barbara Hill, all of Cove; Diane and Robert Garcia, of Hatfield; and Ruth Velzke of Faribault, Minnesota. In addition many people loved her and will miss her from St. Agnes Catholic Church, where she was an unforgettable and faithful member.

It has been said in both Minnesota and in Arkansas, “If you see something coming down the road fast and glittery, you’ll know it’s Florence.”

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Agnes Catholic Church.  The rosary service will begin at 10:00 A.M. led by Deacon Tony Salamone.  Mass will follow celebrated by the pastor, Father Joseph Shantiraj.  Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Florence will be taken to be buried next to her husband, Gordon in Minnesota at a later date.

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Christopher Ford age 21 of Mena, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Sheridan, Arkansas as a passenger while going to get his beloved Australian Shepherd puppy, “Chris, Jr.”

Chris was born on June 28, 1997 in Vineland, New Jersey to Cynthia Mclellan.  Chris had many talents and enjoyed doing different things in his life. In Mena High School he played the tuba in the band. He graduated with honors from ACTI in Business and gave the graduation speech. Chris was going to start work in Business Retail. He enjoyed playing video games with his brother. Chris also played and was a skilled Dungeon Master of Dungeons and Dragons. He enjoyed listening to music and loved writing poetry. He loved watching Dr. Who.  Above all he was loyal, devoted, and he loved his family, especially his niece and nephews. He was a resilient young man and was successfully making his way through life dealing with Autism and Mental Illness.  He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and boyfriend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his mother Cynthia Mclellan of Mena, Arkansas; step-father Joshua Mclellan of Mena, Arkansas; brother Charles Walter Ford and wife Emily; sisters: Dawn Ford stationed at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Caitlyn Rene Hansel and husband Kyle George Hansel of Mena, Arkansas, Candace Jean Sherrouse and husband Jesse Dale Lee Sherrouse; nephews and nieces:  Jacob Alan Harder, Quinten Blake Hansel, Alexander Elikai Sherrouse and Chloe Jean Sherrouse; step-sisters: Brittany Ramsey, Ashley Ford and Natalie Ford; step-brother Joseph Mclellan; girlfriend Samantha Williams; and puppy Chris, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reverend Howard Gideon Broadwater, Jr.

Funeral service are Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood

Chapel with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. There will be a reception at First Baptist Church after the services have concluded.

Pallbearers will be Charles Ford, Jared Sweeten, Joshua Mclellan, Jesse Sherrouse,

Kyle Hansel and Shane Harder.

Honorary pallbearers will be Alexander Sherrouse, Jacob Harder and Joseph Mclellan.

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Donnie Gene Smith age 67 of Mena, Arkansas passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his wife and children.

Donnie was born on October 8, 1951 in Mena, Arkansas to the late James Franklin Looney and the late Louise Egger Looney. He was a loving and devoted husband to Regina Rowe Smith for 47 wonderful years. Donnie worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a foreman for Polk County Road Department for many years and retired from Forsgren, Inc.  He always loved playing in the dirt! In his early days, he enjoyed working auctions and later in life, enjoyed going to auctions with his wife Regina.  He was a devoted family man, that loved his family with all his heart.  Those that knew Donnie were aware that providing for his family was his greatest calling and played a large part of guiding his life. Donnie adored his wife and loved sending her flowers and buying her jewelry. He admired beautiful sunsets and the outdoors, but above all he was strong, caring, compassionate and had a big heart for family and friends.  He was a loving husband, dad, papa, brother, brother-in-law and friend to all who knew him.  He will be dearly missed.

Donnie Smith is survived by his wife Regina Smith of Mena, Arkansas; his children

Donita Smith Gardner and wife Lindy of Valley Village, California, Erika Graves and husband Ronnie of Mena, Arkansas, Emily Schnell and husband James of Mena, Arkansas, Seth Smith and wife Jessica of Mena, Arkansas;

nine grandchildren Ava, Abigail, Max, Molly, Andrew, Libby, Owen, Lucas, and Hailee; three great-grandchildren:  Tucker, Marcus, and Sophia; his sister Linda Dempsey and husband James of Mena, Arkansas; and was brother -in-law to: Cindy Looney of Mena, Arkansas,  Dennis Rowe and wife Linda of Mena, Arkansas, Brenda Baldwin and husband Joe of Hatfield, Arkansas, Lavon Rowe of Mena, Arkansas, Brent Rowe and Dave McLeod of Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Looney and brother Ricky Looney.

Funeral service were held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Ron Broussard officiating. Interment followed in the Six- Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers were Wingo Johnson, Johnny Payne, David Parsons, Stacy Nash, Steve Bell, and Kenny Whisenhunt.

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Gerald Lewis, age 77, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas died Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Mena Regional Health System. He was born on Saturday, September 20, 1941 to M.J. and Pearl Sherman Lewis in Mena, Arkansas.
Gerald was a lifelong member of the Little Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed the simple things in life. He worked as a machinist and farmer for much of his life and taking care of his cows gave him a lot of joy. Gerald loved his coffee and spending any time he could with his grandchildren. He was very proud of all his family and loved them all very much. Gerald was a loving father, brother, Paw Paw, Uncle Monkey and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Gerald is survived by his son and daughter in law, Shawn and Kim Lewis of Arlington, Texas; two daughters and son in law, Kathy and Travis Dollar of Pine Ridge, and Debbie Inglis of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother and sister in law, Truman and Janet Lewis of Pine Ridge; four grandchildren, Ben Gaither of Fort Worth, Texas, Brady and Kristen Stewart of Fort Worth, Texas, Jacie Lewis of Arlington, Texas, and Bailey Lewis of Arlington, Texas; three nephews and nieces, Tammie Minton of Mena, Missie Reeves of Mena, and Rusty Lewis of Pine Ridge; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Little Hope Baptist Church in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, with Brother Rusty Lewis officiating. Interment followed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation preceded the service on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Ben Gaither, Brady Stewart, Preston Klutts, Kaleb Reeves, Marcus Herod, Alex McCormick, and Josh Starr.

Honorary Pallbearers were Tims Edwards, Gerald Brewer, Joff Putman, and Lee Klutts.

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Nancy Josephine Werner age 71 of Mena, Arkansas passed Monday, February 11, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas.

She was born on December 22, 1947 in Danville, Illinois to the late William Wesley Doney and Betty Josephine Camp Doney. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the Medical profession. Nancy was married to David Werner. Nancy had a servant’s heart and loved to help people. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing.  Above all she dearly loved God and her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by husband David John Werner of Mena, Arkansas; sons Fred Werner and wife Hope of Belmont, Michigan, Jamshaid Naqvi of Grand Rapids, Michigan; daughter Connie Knappen and husband Scott of Cedar Springs, Michigan; grandchildren Andrew Knappen, Aden Knappen, Ruben Warner and Hannah Naqvi; sisters Jane Sprague of Williamsport, Indiana, Jennifer Doney of Nashville, Tennessee; brother William “Bill” Doney and wife Dede of Oakwood, Illinois

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn Cushman and a niece Michelle Doney.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Cherry Hill Methodist Church in Cherry Hill with Pastor Debbie Head and Reverend Darryl Hines officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will be Friday, February 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Jessie Ella Cassell age 81, formerly of Mena, passed away Thursday, February 07 , 2019 in Clarion, Iowa.

Jessie was born on February 28, 1937 to the late W.S. Peek and the late Ivy Dora Hughes Peek in the Township of Cedar and the County of Polk. Jessie was of the Baptist faith. She spent most of her life in Mena, where she was a cook at Joe’s Steakhouse Restaurant and the Harvey House Inn Restaurant and as a housewife.  Jessie loved to watch tv, listening to country music, setting on the porch and being around her family.   She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her sons Ricky Cassell of Mena, Arkansas and Michael (Mike) Cassell of Mena, Arkansas; her daughters Shirley Ann Howard of Mena, Arkansas, Lorea Fairless of Mena, Arkansas, Shelly Hewitt of Hatfield, Arkansas, Pamela Buchanan and husband Philip of Clarion, Iowa, Elsie McCloud and husband Scott of Mena, Arkansas; her brothers Sonny Peek and wife Pat of Hatfield, Arkansas, Frank Peek and wife Kay of Vandervoort, Arkansas; her sisters Myra Heath of Mena, Arkansas and Aline Heath of Mena, Arkansas; Seventeen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Jessie is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Morris Thomas and sister, Johnnie Roberts.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Board Camp Cemetery in Board Camp, Arkansas with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will be General

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Jeffrey Scott Bass age 53 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas.

Jefferey was born on November 10, 1965 in Santa Anna, California to the late Williamson Glenn Bass and the late Betty McCauley Bass.  He worked in Quality Control as an inspector at Nidec. He loved fast boats, cars and watching Nascar. He loved to visit Lake Bridgeport in Texas.   Jefferey loved to cook for family and friends. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.  He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by son Shaun Bass of Mena, Arkansas; brothers Rick Bass of Perris, California and

Ron Bass of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; sister Susan Zisakis of Boulder City, Nevada; uncle Skeet and and aunt Laura Bass of Waldron, Arkansas; nieces and nephews; and longtime girlfriend Kathy Ryan

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Randy Bass of Bridgeport, Texas

Mr. Bass was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Tim Harper officiating under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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Richard Roland Bistrican, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born on Thursday, March 15, 1934 to Joseph Martin and Mary Petak Bistrican in East Chicago, Illinois.

Richard was of the Catholic faith and a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. He served proudly in the United States Army. Richard liked to watch television mysteries and his favorite team, Notre Dame, play football. His family filled him with joy and was always the most important people in his life. Richard was a loving brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wendell, Stanley, Joe, and Tom Bistrican; and four sisters, Mary Talarek, Dorothy Davis, Margaret Isaac, and Teresa Mears.

Richard is survived by one sister, Bettie Anderson of Scottsdale, Arizona; four generations of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the St. Agnes Catholic Church following the rosary service beginning at 10:00 A.M. with celebrant, Father Joseph Shantiraj. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Roy Anderle, Tom Brough, Phillip Ferrance, John Golding, Larry Lamia, and Mick Riley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Vincent Hospice in Hot Springs or the Cancer Society.

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Robin Lynn Krebbs

Robin Lynn Krebbs age 58 left this life Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Robin was born on August 04, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas to Charles and Junita Winfield Krebbs. Robin graduated from Shallowater High, where he was a member of the football team.  After graduating he worked for a private contractor mowing highway right of ways, until he joined his family in Hatfield.  Once there he began working with his brother Richard on the family ranch. Robin worked for several different people in the Hatfield area.

The past few years he was a caregiver for his mother. Robin had a kind, gentle spirit. Even though he was a quiet individual, he loved his family greatly.

Robin was a new Christian, as he recently accepted Jesus as his Savior.

He is survived by his parent,s Charles and Junita Krebbs; sister, Rose King and husband Yahn; sister-in-law, Kimie Head of Mena, Arkansas; nieces, Sabrina and Jamie King; great nieces and great nephews; an aunt, Louise Murray of Hatfield, Arkansas; uncle, Junior Winfield of Riadosa, New Mexico; and a host of cousins and friends

He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Krebbs, maternal grandfather Joe Winfield, and maternal grandmother, Rose Winfield.

Mr. Krebbs was sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Memorial service will be planned at a later date.

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Mr. A.C. Billings, Jr. age 89, of Mena, Arkansas went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A.C. was born in Knott, Texas on December 14, 1929 to Asa Clinton Billings and Willie Mae Kitchens Billings.
A.C. was a lover of life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he met. Above all, he loved and cherished his family and they loved him dearly in return. His “Big Bear Hugs” will be sorely missed. A.C. was a gift to all who knew him.

A.C. was preceded in death by his father and mother, Asa and Willie Billings; his first wife of 37 years, Jessie Mae Gatlin Billings; five sisters, Oval Bedwell, Beauna McGregor, Lonuias Armstrong, Joyce Armstrong, and Orrian Billings; and one brother, Avon Billings.

A.C. is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sarah Ann Nance Billings of the home; two sons and their wives, Dwaynn and Nona Billings of Hochatown, Oklahoma, Dwight and June Billings of Grannis, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Pamplin of Hochatown, Oklahoma; one step son and wife, Jamie and Sue Cavner of Board Camp, Arkansas; one step daughter and husband, Gayle and Michael Gannon of Rogers, Arkansas; a special nephew, Asa Von Reifschneider of Clyde, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

A graveside service was held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grannis Cemetery with Brother Norman Ward and Pastor Doug Deramus officiating. A visitation was previously held Friday, February 15, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Dwaynn Billings, Dwight Billings, Asa Reifschneider, Terrell Dering, John Nance, and Jamie Cavner.
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James W. Hudson age 72 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 in Mena.

James was born on January 25, 1947 in Henderson, Texas to the late Earl Dewayne Hudson and the late Vivian Lorene Williams Hudson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  James and Becky were married for fifty-two wonderful years. James loved going on motorcycle rides on the backroads with wife Becky. James was a business owner of Records Storage, a document destruction business. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother to his family.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Hudson of Mena, Arkansas; son, Matthew Hudson; grandchildren:  Andrew Hudson and Alex Hudson; brother, David Hudson; and sister, Patricia Hudson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Lorene Hudson.

Memorial service was Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Bonnie Jean Kaufman, age 91, of Hatfield, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Mena Manor. She was born on Friday, August 12, 1927 to Bervie Basil Sr. and Essie Fraser Brewer in Lakeview, Texas.

Bonnie was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church in Hatfield. She spent many years working as a nurse in Rockwall, Texas. Bonnie was very proud of getting her GED and learning how to swim at an older age. She enjoyed cooking and is remembered for her Thanksgiving dinners and raisin pies. She enjoyed reading and sewing. She spent a lot of time playing games and working jigsaw puzzles with her grandchildren. She loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Kaufman; her brother, Kenneth Brewer; and three sisters, Thelma Oldham, Gwen Brewer, and Frances Graem.

Bonnie is survived by son and daughter in law, Bobby and Marie Kaufman of Murphy, Texas; one daughter and son in law, Gayle and Allen Piper of Hatfield, AR; two brothers, B.B. Brewer Jr. of Burleson, Texas and Donald Brewer of Georgetown, Texas; one sister, Carol Holbrook of Springtown, Texas; seven grandchildren and spouses, Melissa Kaufman of Murphy, Texas, Jason and Ilsbeth Kaufman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Matthew and Misty Kaufman of Wylie, Texas, Andrew Kaufman of Murphy, Texas, Michael and Darlene Piper of New Waverly, Texas, Scott and Brenda Piper of Wamego, Kansas and Todd and Samantha Piper of Greenwood, Arkansas; fifteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Hatfield with Brother Paul Easter officiating. Interment followed at the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield. Visitation was general. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Jason Kaufman, Matthew Kaufman, Andrew Kaufman, Michael Piper, Scott Piper, and Todd Piper.

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Charles Vardale Garrison, age 79, of Wickes, Arkansas died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born on Friday, October 6, 1939 to John Henry and Sara Mae Garrison in Umpire, Arkansas.

Charles lived a simple life full of family and friends. He worked for Tyson at the Hatchery in Wickes for over 20 years and attended the Pentecostal Church of God. His family was very important to him and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Charles liked to garden and was always giving away vegetables to others. He enjoyed hunting for deer and raccoons and trotline fishing for catfish. Charles was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Garrison; one brother, Doyle Garrison; and three sisters, Betty Thomas, Nodene Parnell, and Geraldine Watts.

Charles is survived by one daughter and son in law, Charlene and James Bailey of Cove; one stepson, Dewayne Oglesby of Wickes; two stepdaughters, Cindy McKee of Wickes, and Kim Wilson, and husband Howard, of Wickes; three grandchildren, Jessie Bailey, Shelby Bailey, and Troy Bailey of Cove; two step grandchildren, Justin Simmons of Wickes, and Klinton Wilson of Wickes; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service were held Monday, February 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Pentecostal Church of God in Wickes, Arkansas, with Brother Chris Burke officiating. Interment followed at the Crystal Hill Cemetery in Wickes. A visitation was held Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Terry Thomas, Travis Garrison, Michael Parnell, James Squires, Steve Bradley, and Jasper Hartley.

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Nancy Josephine Werner age 71 of Mena, Arkansas passed Monday, February 11, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas.

She was born on December 22, 1947 in Danville, Illinois to the late William Wesley Doney and Betty Josephine Camp Doney. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the medical profession. Nancy was married to David Werner. Nancy had a servant’s heart and loved to help people. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing.  Above all she dearly loved God and her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, David John Werner of Mena, Arkansas; two sons:  Fred Werner and wife Hope of Belmont, Michigan and Jamshaid Naqvi of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a daughter, Connie Knappen and husband Scott of Cedar Springs, Michigan; grandchildren:   Andrew Knappen, Aden Knappen, Ruben Warner and Hannah Naqvi; two sisters Jane Sprague of Williamsport, Indiana and Jennifer Doney of Nashville, Tennessee; and one brother, William “Bill” Doney and wife Dede of Oakwood, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn Cushman and a niece Michelle Doney.

Funeral service were Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Cherry Hill Methodist Church in Cherry Hill with Pastor Debbie Head and Reverend Darryl Hines officiating. Interment followed in the Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was Friday, February 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Larry Gene Manasco, age 67, and his loving wife of 45 years, Cloma Sue Manasco, age 66, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at their home. Larry was born on Tuesday, October 9, 1951 to Dewel Lowell and Lula Youmans Manasco in Mena, Arkansas and Cloma Sue was born on Wednesday, January 21, 1953 to Robert Lee and Rodena Hicks Bailey in Mena, Arkansas.

Larry and Cloma Sue attended Pleasant Grove Nazarene Church in Cove for many years. Larry was a logger for forty years and took pride in providing for his family. Larry was known for his special tacos and Cloma Sue for her fried potatoes and their freezer was always stocked with popsicles for their nieces and nephews. Family guided both their lives and they could always count on each other. They enjoyed every moment spent with their beloved nieces and nephews. Larry and Cloma Sue were loving family members and friends and will be missed by all who knew them.

They are preceded in death by their parents; one son, Travis Manasco; and one daughter, Christy Manasco. Larry is also preceded in death by one sister, Katie Miller; and Cloma Sue is preceded by two brothers, Troy Bailey, and Kenneth Bailey.

Larry is survived by two sisters, Barbara Miller of Hatfield, and Mary Shreve of Watson, Oklahoma. Cloma Sue is survived by one brother, Charles Bailey of Cove; and they are both survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas, with Brother Ron Ladd officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be their nephews.

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Margie Tolleson, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas, died, Monday, February 19, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Smith.  She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1939 to Clarence Richard and Ada Bel Willas Dunigan in Mena, Arkansas.

Margie had many loves in her life; the love of God, family and others.  She served her Lord many years as an ordained minister of the gospel.  Margie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  When Margie and her family ministered to those all over the country she enjoyed stopping at the lakes along the different routes and go camping with the family.  Margie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore Tolleson; two sons, Rodney and Wesley Tolleson; her daughter, Belinda, Tolleson; brother, Troy Dunigan; sister, Juanita Churchwell and her son in law, James Harmon.

Margie is survived by her six sons, Steven Tolleson of Mena, Jerry Tolleson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Eddie Tolleson of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, Arlie Tolleson of Waldron, Floyd Wilcox of Seminole, Oklahoma, and Danny Wilcox of Luther, Oklahoma; three daughters, Margie Harmon of Mena, Lawanda Tolleson of Shreveport, Louisiana and Lesley Wilcox of Luther, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jimmy Dunigan of Heavener, Oklahoma and Johnny Dunigan of Bristow, Oklahoma; two sisters, Wanda Robinson of Howe, Oklahoma and Ruthie Churchwell of Bowlegs, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mena Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Debbie Skaggs officiating. Interment will follow at the Gann Cemetery in Potter under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation will be general.

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Elvis O’Dean “Dean” Shaw, age 87 of Sims, AR, left this world for his heavenly home, on February 24, 2019. Dean was born on March 21, 1931 to Audie and Bertha Shaw, at Mauldin, Arkansas. Dean is preceded in death by Emma Dunaway Shaw after 64 years of marriage, his parents, and brothers, Odell Shaw and Eulas Shaw, along with his sister Jerline Qualls.

Dean was a former J.P. and a former board member of Heritage House Bd., Farm Bureau Bd., Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Associate. He was also a part of the Montgomery County Soil Conservation, Montgomery County Health Education Advisory Bd., also, 1991 Montgomery County Farm Family of the Year.

Survivors include: daughters, Debra Crowley Walker of Sims, Donna Reyer (Dennis) of Sims, son, Timothy Craig Shaw of Mt. Ida, brother, Irvin Shaw (Alta), grandchildren, Eric Crowley (Mandy) of Springdale, Emily Shipman (Richard) of Sims, Sabrina Shaw of Mt. Ida, and Matthew  Shaw of Mt. Ida, great grandchildren, Brianna and Drew Crowley, Jesslynn Williams, Conner and Kaelynn Shipman, along with many nieces, nephews, a special friend Juanita Ferguson, friends, and his church family.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 5-7 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Service will be held Wednesday, February 27, at 10:00 a.m. at Lone Valley Church of God in Sims, AR with Doctor Earl Reyer officiating. Interment will follow Pencil Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers: Matthew Shaw, Eric Crowley, Dakota Barrett, Darrin Dunaway, David Welchman, and Richard Shipman. Honorary Pallbearers: Mount Ida Senior Center. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com