Ms. Michelle Lee Coppock Whitmire, age 48, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 25, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born to Kathy Louise Coppock and David Shurley on March 23, 1970 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was a 1988 graduate of the Mena High School, was a former member of the Gillham and Grannis Fire Departments, was of the Pentecostal Faith and was a member of the Wickes Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed babysitting, fishing, camping, kayaking and caring for others, but most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mary Louis and Charles Coppock; paternal grandparents, Jack and Kitty Cottrill, Minnie Jolly and John Shurley; her father Larry Cottrill; aunt, DeeDee Stice; niece, Kodi Leah Wheeler; and a nephew, Danny Lee Butler.

Michelle leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Whitney Higgins and husband Kelly of De Queen, Darrell Whitmire and wife Amber of Michigan, Gavin Whitmire and wife Jazzmyn of Wickes, Tommie Whitmire and Kaden Whitmire, both of Wickes; ten grandchildren, Madison, Chason, Addison, Mason, Lucus, Jacob, Chris, Azalea, Lhiam and Lennox; as well as, three soon-to-be grandchildren. Her parents, Kathy Denton and husband Henry of Grannis, and Dave Shurley and wife Georgiana of Georgia; four sisters, Patti Wheeler and husband Bruce of Wickes, Teri Butler and husband Danny of Watson, Oklahoma, April Lambert and husband Jon of Lufkin, Texas, and Krishonda Denton of Gillham; one brother, Zachary Denton and wife Kayla of Gillham; as well as, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral Services for Ms. Michelle Whitmire will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the Wickes Pentecostal Church with Bro. Chris Burke officiating. Burial will follow in the Grannis Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, March 1^st, at the funeral home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

Our beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many, Stanley Roger Arocha, departed this life to be with Jesus and our mom, Lucille on Monday, February 25, 2019.

He was born on April 20, 1956, in De Queen, the son of Esteban Steve Arocha and Velma Lucille Golden Arocha.  He was preceded in death by his mother; and baby brother, Perry Arocha.

Stanley was a member of the Church of Christ and a graduate of Van-Cove High School. After 42 years of service, he retired from the Arkansas Highway Department.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his father, Esteban “Steve” Arocha of Sherwood; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Sally Arocha of Sherwood; two nieces, Amanda Arocha of Sherwood and Christina Arocha of England; a host of other family members and  wonderful friends.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with John Hall and Royce Golden officiating.

Interment will be in Athens Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday evening.

Pallbearers will be Steve Alexander, Gene Roberts, Bill Barrett, Hershel Henry, Randy Milam, Gary Richmond and Derick Staggs.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Aleshire and Rick Andrews.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

Virgil Morrow, age 81, of Hatfield, Arkansas died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. He was born on Thursday, May 13, 1937 to Andy and Viola Lescoe Morrow in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Virgil was a charter member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Waldron and served many years in different churches wherever he and his family have lived. He was always a just and honest person throughout his life. Virgil also served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He went on to work in landscaping for over fifty years and his passion was organic gardening. Virgil was a loving husband, brother, grandfather, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Beacher Morrow and Jack Morrow and two sisters, Janey Jones and Barbara Morrow.

Virgil is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Morrow of Hatfield; his son, Jeffery Morrow of New Hampshire; his sister, Evelyn Brown of Montana and one grandchild, Taylor Morrow of Oregon; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. at the Waldron Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Anthony Czaja and Kevin Byrns officiating. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Sam Roland Miller was born on June 17, 1954, at the Polk County Memorial Hospital in Mena. He was the fourth child of Leonard and Loretta Miller. He was part of the baby boom generation so he grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons, putting lightning bugs in a pint jar, and playing with cap guns like he was the Lone Ranger. There was also a rope in a tree where he would swing and yell like Tarzan.   He was a small, skinny kid but didn’t want to be, so in his early teens he saw the Joe Wieder muscle building plan in a comic book. Whether it was the Wieder plan or a normal growth spurt, he soon became a big, strong, and handsome young man. He worked hard as a Mena Bearcat and made all district in football.  Sam worked construction but that’s not what defined him. He was an accomplished wood worker. He enjoyed finding new things to make. He made beautiful wooden boxes, recipe boxes, jewelry boxes. He made them for friends and family and you could see in his eyes he was most happy when he gave a box to the person he made it for.  He made cigar box guitars and taught himself to pick a few tunes. He gave away the guitars too, to friends and family.  He loved animals, especially dogs and horses, and his dog Jack, his best friend, who died a couple of months ago.  He served well at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mena as an Elder and congregation president. He didn’t seek the positions but he did it because he was needed.  Sam had a tender heart and a gentle soul. He died on February 25, 2019, at home in Mena.  Sam Miller was a good son, good brother, good uncle, and good friend. He is gone too soon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Roger (Cynthia), of Eagle River, Alaska; sister, Ginger Hoyt (Dan), of Souderton, Pennsylvania; brother, Nick of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Tom of Little Rock; several nieces and a nephew and many friends

A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mena with Pastor Timothy Henning officiating. Interment will follow at the Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Glenny Ray Allen, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Monday, January 19, 1942 to Elmer and Rhonda Myers Allen in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Glenny was a Christian man who was raised to never give up. He was a hard worker who always put forth all his effort in order to assure perfection. Glenny was a machinist and retired from Algiers in Garden Grove, California after forty years. After retirement, he went on to work at Street Performance in Mena as well as run several different businesses at different times. His true passion was working on and collecting antique clocks. He was said to be very skilled at tinkering on just about anything, but with clocks his meticulous work ethic really showed. Glenny also enjoyed watching westerns, woodworking, country music and small engine repair. At one time, he made aviaries and cared for many different kinds of birds. His family was very important to him, and he loved them all deeply. Glenny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Neoma Simpson.

Glenny is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Allen of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters and sons in law, Starla and Michael Cline of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Brenda and Bruce Thomas of Hesperia, California; two brothers, Wayne Allen of Crestline, California, and Dean Allen of Hesperia, California; two sisters, Karen Ramirez of Hesperia, California, and Sheila Ocegueda of Lucerne Valley, California; four grandchildren, Amy Hamm and husband Tony of Cove, Bryan Johnson and wife Tabitha of Cove, Bethany Arellano and husband Daniel of Hesperia, California, and Jennifer Ferris of Menifee, California; seven great grandchildren, Chelsea Hamm, Hunter Hamm, Anthony Johnson, and Easton Johnson of Cove, Mason Jordan of Menifee, California, and Zaria Arellano and Jeremiah Arellano of Hesperia, California; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Glenny Ray Allen, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Monday, January 19, 1942 to Elmer and Rhonda Myers Allen in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Glenny was a Christian man who was raised to never give up. He was a hard worker who always put forth all his effort in order to assure perfection. Glenny was a machinist and retired from Algiers in Garden Grove, California after forty years. After retirement, he went on to work at Street Performance in Mena as well as run several different businesses at different times. His true passion was working on and collecting antique clocks. He was said to be very skilled at tinkering on just about anything, but with clocks his meticulous work ethic really showed. Glenny also enjoyed watching westerns, woodworking, country music and small engine repair. At one time, he made aviaries and cared for many different kinds of birds. His family was very important to him, and he loved them all deeply. Glenny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Neoma Simpson.

Glenny is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Allen of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters and sons in law, Starla and Michael Cline of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Brenda and Bruce Thomas of Hesperia, California; two brothers, Wayne Allen of Crestline, California, and Dean Allen of Hesperia, California; two sisters, Karen Ramirez of Hesperia, California, and Sheila Ocegueda of Lucerne Valley, California; four grandchildren, Amy Hamm and husband Tony of Cove, Bryan Johnson and wife Tabitha of Cove, Bethany Arellano and husband Daniel of Hesperia, California, and Jennifer Ferris of Menifee, California; seven great grandchildren, Chelsea Hamm, Hunter Hamm, Anthony Johnson, and Easton Johnson of Cove, Mason Jordan of Menifee, California, and Zaria Arellano and Jeremiah Arellano of Hesperia, California; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Glenny Ray Allen, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on Monday, January 19, 1942 to Elmer and Rhonda Myers Allen in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Glenny was a Christian man who was raised to never give up. He was a hard worker who always put forth all his effort in order to assure perfection. Glenny was a machinist and retired from Algiers in Garden Grove, California after forty years. After retirement, he went on to work at Street Performance in Mena as well as run several different businesses at different times. His true passion was working on and collecting antique clocks. He was said to be very skilled at tinkering on just about anything, but with clocks his meticulous work ethic really showed. Glenny also enjoyed watching westerns, woodworking, country music and small engine repair. At one time, he made aviaries and cared for many different kinds of birds. His family was very important to him, and he loved them all deeply. Glenny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Neoma Simpson.

Glenny is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Allen of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters and sons in law, Starla and Michael Cline of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Brenda and Bruce Thomas of Hesperia, California; two brothers, Wayne Allen of Crestline, California, and Dean Allen of Hesperia, California; two sisters, Karen Ramirez of Hesperia, California, and Sheila Ocegueda of Lucerne Valley, California; four grandchildren, Amy Hamm and husband Tony of Cove, Bryan Johnson and wife Tabitha of Cove, Bethany Arellano and husband Daniel of Hesperia, California, and Jennifer Ferris of Menifee, California; seven great grandchildren, Chelsea Hamm, Hunter Hamm, Anthony Johnson, and Easton Johnson of Cove, Mason Jordan of Menifee, California, and Zaria Arellano and Jeremiah Arellano of Hesperia, California; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Marilyn Royer, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas died Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Village Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on Saturday, September 18, 1943 to Eldon and Emmeline Ellis Royer in Macomb, Illinois.

Marilyn was raised in the Methodist faith and loved her family with all her heart. She worked as a computer analyst at NTN Bower Corporation for thirty- five years before retiring. Marilyn was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and served on the board in Macomb, Illinois, as well as photographed events they held. Even though Marilyn was somewhat of a lone wolf, she loved to help with the Eagles charity events and being with the people and taking pictures. She was an avid golfer and even had a custom set of golf clubs made to her specifications. Marilyn liked to listen to country music from the fifties and sixties. She loved to spend time with her nephews and niece, and was always fun to be around. Marilyn was a loving sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who got the chance to know her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Patsy Joe.

Marilyn is survived by one brother and sister in law, Donald and Christine Royer of Mena; four nephews and nieces, Tony Lane Royer of Bluffs, Illinois, Troy Simpson of Carthage, Illinois, Allen Montgomery of Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Cristal Queen of Biggsville, Illinois; and she will be sorely missed by all her friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Macomb, Illinois. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Mary Brewer, 84, of Wickes, AR passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born September 21, 1934 to Cecil and Jessie Warren. She grew up in Wickes and raised her family there. She loved to take her grandkids fishing and swimming at the Cossatot River. She also enjoyed many hobbies such as making jelly, playing dominos, card games and gardening. She was an avid farmer and loved her dogs and hummingbirds.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers; Raymond, Kenneth, and Richard Warren, sister; Carol Harrelson, husband; Gary Brewer, son-in-law; Junior Talley and a great-grandchild; Emma Kay Lyle.

She is survived by her, sons and daughters-in-law; Reggie and Donna Lyle, Randall and Sylvia Lyle all of Wickes, daughter; Lynne Talley of Bella Vista, AR, sister Joan Sanders, grandchildren; Chad and Shawna Lyle of Grannis, Clint and Kristi Lyle of Wickes, Cathy Smith of Bentonville, Cortney and Rachel Lyle of Wickes, Chance and Kayla Lyle of Mena, Blake Lyle of Rogers and Brandon Lyle of Wickes, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of the Ouachitas in Mena, AR.

Visitation was held Tuesday 6-8pm, March 5, 2019 at Midway Pentecostal Church in Cove, AR. Celebration of life will be Wednesday 2pm, March 6, 2019 at Midway Pentecostal Church in Cove, AR. Graveside service will be held at Daniels Cemetery in Wickes, AR. Services under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR.

Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

Diana Carol Campbell, who resided in Mena, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith. She was born March 4, 1948, in Lodi, California, to the late Gail Freeman Meredith and Dorothy May (Davis) Meredith. She was less than two days away from her 71st birthday. She was preceded in death also by her husband, Lester Ray Campbell; two sisters, Bonnie Roberson and Ginger Henry; and one brother, Gail A. Meredith.

Diana was chief tax collector for Polk County Sheriff’s Department in Mena for the past 42 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston. There will also be a 1:30 p.m. graveside service, with public viewing, at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Mena, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

She is survived by her son, Todd Campbell and wife Christina of Lavaca; three sisters, Barbara Bowen and husband R.C. of Fort Smith, Debbie Hobbs and husband Johnny of Lavaca, and Sherrie Walters and husband Jim of Wisconsin; three brothers, Jerry Don Meredith and wife Barbara of Central City, Ricky Meredith and wife Debbie of Panama, Oklahoma, and Robbie Meredith and wife Glenda of Lavaca; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Henry and H.C. Roberson; two grandchildren, Amanda Gilbert and husband Dillion of Charleston and Brandon Campbell and wife Lanie of Lavaca; and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Scott Sawyer, Ronnie Graves, Lucas Graves, Brian White, Mike Godfrey, and Randy Jewell.

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Oglesby, Tommy Hubbard, and employees of Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.

Bobby Dean Richey of Boles, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas. Bobby was born September 7, 1939 to Frank Richey and Monty (Pettit) Richey in Scott County, Arkansas. He was 79 years old. Bobby was a member of the Boles Freewill Baptist Church in Boles, Arkansas.

Bobby graduated from high school in New Mexico. Bobby lived in Parks and Dumas Arkansas and also in New Mexico before moving to Boles, Arkansas. He retired from Sears after many working many years as a service technician for televisions and other appliances. Bobby loved to raise a huge garden and enjoyed sharing with friends and neighbors. He was an ordained minister and had served as Moderator of Arkansas District Association.

Bobby leaves behind to cherish his memory, one sister, Robbie and two brothers: Robert and James. Bobby will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, friends and his church family from Boles Freewill Baptist Church.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Monty Richey, 5 sisters: Ethel, Edna, Hazel, Ruby and Doris and one brother, Franklin.

Bobby’s life celebration will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Boles Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will follow in Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Bobby’s pallbearers will be Larry Boren, Gary House, Dub Rose, Rick Davis, Billy Biggs and Daniel Fielding. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Rose and Troy House.

You may leave words of comfort and remembrance for Bobby’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.