Jean Ann Anderson, age 82, of Mena, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Mena Manor Skilled Nursing facility. She was born on Monday, June 22, 1936 to Westley J. and Jeanette Carlton Smith in Pittman, New Jersey.

Jean was of the Baptist faith and loved God and reading her Bible. She cherished her sons and was always filled with a zest for life. Jean was always on the go and absolutely loved to travel. She was very creative, writing poetry and some children books as well as beautiful oil paintings. Jean listened to country music and was said to be quite a dancer. She cared deeply for all the children of the world, as she was a very compassionate loving person. Jean 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; two brothers, Bill Smith and John David Smith; and two sisters, Diane Mazziotto and Ruth Vockler.

Jean is survived by three sons and a daughter in law, Billie Clyde Jennings of Mena, David and Jodie Jennings of Mena, and Randall Dewayne Jennings of Texas; one brother, Bert Smith; four sisters, Emily Brandemart of West Stepford, New Jersey, Dottie Montauti of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Joyce Hammel of Florida, and Vivian Kircher of Pittman, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Jessica Frey, Billie Jennings Jr., Karen Jennings, Brandy Dollarhyde, Christopher Sanders, and Heath Sanders; four great grandchildren, Taylor Gibson, Brock Smith, Bubba Dollarhyde, and Trinity Wright; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Jean was of the Baptist faith and loved God and reading her bible. She cherished her sons and was always filled with a zest for life. Jean was always on the go and absolutely loved to travel. She was very creative, writing poetry and some children books as well as beautiful oil paintings. Jean listened to country music and was said to be quite a dancer. She cared deeply for all the children of the world, as she was a very compassionate loving person. Jean 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; two brothers, Bill Smith and John David Smith; and two sisters, Diane Mazziotto and Ruth Vockler.

Jean is survived by three sons and daughter in law, Billie Clyde Jennings of Mena, David and Jodie Jennings of Mena, and Randall Dewayne Jennings of Texas; one brother, Bert Smith; four sisters, Emily Brandemart of West Stepford, New Jersey, Dottie Montauti of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Joyce Hammel of Florida, and Vivian Kircher of Pittman, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Jessica Frey, Billie Jennings Jr., Karen Jennings, Brandy Dollarhyde, Christopher Sanders, and Heath Sanders; four great grandchildren, Taylor Gibson, Brock Smith, Bubba Dollarhyde, and Trinity Wright; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Mrs. Jayme Renee Lambert Ozanich, age 47 lost her courageous battle with cancer Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her home in Mena.

She was born May 14, 1971 to Tony Lambert and Jan Carver.  She was married to her best friend, Lanny Ozanich. Jayme was a loan officer for the Union Bank of Mena, First National Bank of Mena and did books for The Corner Store.  She was a big sports fan and loved Razorback baseball and football.  Jayme had a passion for life, and loved to travel and was always up for an adventure.  She was a loyal friend and a loving wife, mother, step-mother, daughter, sister and “Aunt Nommie”.  She touched many lives and will be greatly missed and always remembered.

She is survived by her husband, Lanny Ozanich of the home; a daughter, Hope Egger of Mena, Arkansas; step-sons:   Ryan and Drey Ozanich of Mena, Arkansas and Josh Ozanich of Sebastopol, California; father, Tony Lambert and wife Jill of Wesley, Arkansas; mother, Jan Carver Puckett of Mena, Arkansas; mother and father

in-law,  Rebecca and Ferenc Demjen of Budapest, Hungary; brothers:   Christopher Puckett and wife Emily of Farmington, Arkansas and Nathaniel “Bubba” Lambert of Wesley, Arkansas; sisters:   Tia King and husband Kenny of Farmington, Arkansas,  D’Ann Fryar and husband William of Mena, Arkansas, Cherish Lambert of Wesley, Arkansas; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Kiersten Egger; grandparents, Jay and Nan Carver and Olen and Toka Lambert; and two uncles: Steve Lambert and Jim Carver.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at The Crossing Church in Mena with Brothers Don Henry and Alvin Rosson officiating.  Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Friday evening, March 15^th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Avery King, Evan Fryar, Joshua Ozanich, Ryan Ozanich, Drey Ozanich and Troy Lambert.

Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Delcie “Marie” Gibbons age 93 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 in Mena.

Marie was born in Athens, Arkansas on February 7, 1926 to the late James Robert Burk and the late Georgia Kemp Burk. She was married to the late Fairol Gibbons for 63 years. Marie enjoyed reading her Bible, sewing quilts and raising a garden, also canning for her family and friends. She was awarded the President of Resident Council Club and won the “Sharpshooter” award in the nursing home.  Above all she loved God and her family. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, James Marcus Gibbons and wife Joyce of Cove, Arkansas; grandchildren:  Leon Gibbons, Michele Roberts, Carl Wayne Gibbons, Rusty Gibbons and Brenda Gibbons; eleven great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Kerry Tomlin; and many other friends from the Rich Mountain Nursing Home

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fairol Gibbons; son, Marvin Gibbons; granddaughter, Laura Gibbons; four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral service will be Friday, March 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene in Cove.  Interment will follow in the Cecil Chapel Cemetery with Brother James Squires and Brother Steve Bradley officiating.

Pallbearers are Ray Bailey, Ronnie Gillaspy, Larry Cecil, Terry Scott, Timmy Scott, and Tom Bates.

Honorary pallbearers is her grandsons.

Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Earl Dean Hughes age 68 of Norman, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He was born on July 28, 1950 in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas to the late Raymond Hughes and the late Dixie Hensley Hughes.  He was married to Lou Ann Belknap Hughes and was a machinist for U.S. Motors. Earl enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and working in his garden.  He treasured all his time spent with family and friends.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all that knew him.   He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Hughes of Norman, Arkansas; sons: Nathaniel Ray Hughes of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Matthew Aaron Hughes and wife Megan of Mena, Arkansas, Christopher Lee Hughes of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughter, Krissi Carrol and husband Kevin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren:  Jaxom Hughes, Jaydin Hughes, Dixie Hughes, Lincoln Carrol and Liam Carrol; brother, Ricky Hughes of Oden, Arkansas; and sisters:  Carolyn Dull of Roberts, Wisconsin and Chris Robertson of Palmetto, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Dixie Hughes; brothers: Charles Ray Hughes and Joseph Raymond Hughes; and grandson, Michael Aaron Hughes.

Funeral service will be Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at The Covenant of Life Family Church in Mena on the corner of 11^th and Pine Street. Interment will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Brother Rusty Lewis officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will Monday, March 18, 2019 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Covenant of Life Family Church in Mena.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Calvin V. Goforth Jr., age 36, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was born on Tuesday, February 8, 1983 to Calvin and Kathy Huff Goforth in Monahans, Texas.

C.J. was a Christian man and was passionate about helping people get to know God. He proudly served in the United States Army in Iraq as a specialist. He spent much of his adult life working on oil rigs as a derrick hand, motor man, and sometimes the assistant driller in Texas, Arkansas, and sometimes Oklahoma. C.J. loved his wife and family, and nothing was more important to him than their wellbeing. He was very proud of all his children and the people they were growing up to be. C.J. really liked sports and was an Alabama fan. He also really liked coaching different sports and getting involved with his children’s different sports teams. C.J. was always tinkering on something or looking for old coins and antiques, and he also liked to do abstract drawings when he had the time. He liked almost all music but was a true lover of Gospel. C.J. was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

C.J. is survived by his loving wife, Jaime Goforth of Mena; his parents, Calvin and Kathy Goforth of Hatfield; one son, Van Goforth of Mena; two daughters, Zoie Goforth of Mena, and Mia Goforth of Mena; three brothers, Cristopher Goforth and fiancé, Miranda, of Mt. Pleasant, Mississippi, Chris Chesser of Hatfield, and Paul Heath and wife, Vanessa, of Mena; two sisters, Cassandra Ann Croker of Monahans, Texas, and Catrina Marie Croker of Early, Texas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hatfield School Auditorium in Hatfield, Arkansas, with Brother Dustin Cook officiating. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield. A visitation will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the memorial account set up at the Union Bank of Mena.

Pallbearers will be Paul Heath, Todd King, J.J. Johnson, Jerod Stinson, Chris Chesser, and Scott Buss.

Honorary Pallbearers are Anthony Mashburn, Jason Christian, Blake Christian, Joey O’Brien, Neal Thomas, and Brandon House.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Mr. Rex Leo Burns, Jr. of Mena passed away Friday. March 15, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas .

Rex was born in Herrick, South Dakota on August 25, 1928 to Rex Leo Burns Sr. and Ima Grimm-Burns. Rex was married to Carol Huey- Bruns . He proudly served his country 26 years in the U.S. Navy and US Air Force. Rex was a Real Estate Agent and Broker; he ran a large hog operation in NE; he was well known for his animal farm near Acorn. He enjoyed telling his war stories, working outside, speeding in his Golf-cart and he loved his dogs Benton and Ludwig. Rex was always helping strangers and supporting his community. He was active in VFW Honor Guard, a Mason at Meadow MMo Lodge in Hatfield and Dallas Lodge in Mena. Rex also enjoyed traveling and squaring dancing and was very supported of all Military community organizations Above all he loved and enjoyed his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his Wife Carol Moran-Burns of Mena, Arkansas; Daughter Dee Culver of Enid Oklahoma; 5 Step-daughters Sharon and husband Jimmy Hedrick, Karen and husband Kirk Fellows, Terrie and husband Bill Harry, Lisa and Husband Glen Yoakum, Kathy and husband Louis Loyd; Two Step-Sons: Francis Zgleszewski and wife Lynna, and Walter Zgleszewski and wife Kelly; Brothers Allen Burns and wife Sandy, Danny Burns and wife Missy, David Burns, Robert Burns and wife Dani, Gary Burns; Sisters Vivian Ruther, Lee Johnson, Betty and husband Willis Hayes, Mary Ann and husband Tim Jobe, Judy Burns and friend Aaron Abrego; Grand Children Cindi Peavy, Dawn Marie Reed, Dusty Washnok, Kelli Dilldine, Ricky Burns, Daye Culver, Juli Pack, Jeremy Burns, Jason Burns and Skye Ransom;
10 Step Grand-children, 23 Great-grand children, 4 Great-Great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rex Leo Burns and Ima Grimm Burns; Three Wives Dottie Fields-Burns, Wanda Wood-Burns and Janet Pratt-Burns; 2 Sons Richard Burns, Jerry Burns and Son-in-law Don Culver; 1 sister Linda Burns, 2 brothers Marvin Burns, Melvin Burns, Brother in laws David Stowell, David Johnson and Keith Ruther; 2 Grand Children Charlotte, Shawn Burns and 1 Great Grand-child Little Ricky Burns.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Interment will be in National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Arkansas at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Beasley Wood Chapel with a Masonic Burial at 6:15 and Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers family has asked for memorials to be made to Polk County VFW and DAV.

Pallbearers will be Jeremey Burns, Jason Burns, Ricky Burns, Rex Burn, III, Tanner Culver and Randy Ransom. Honorary pallbearers are Eddy Rosen, Matthew Peavy, Les Westnock, Presely Reed, Cody Reed, John Harry, Josh Harry, Taylor Finley, and Larado Loyd.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Gladys Thompson, 104, of Parks, Arkansas passed away March 15, 2019 at the Waldron Nursing Center. Gladys was born February 24, 1915 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Holly) Cook.

Gladys is survived by three children; Gordon Thompson of Parks, Arkansas, Gaylon Thompson and wife Esther of The Villages, Florida, Evelyn Johnson of Mena, Arkansas, three grandchildren; Christopher and wife Jennifer Thompson of Ridgedale, Missouri, Bridgett Vincent of Waldron, Arkansas, Tanya Bennett of Trinidad, Colorado, four great-grandchildren; Ethan Vincent, Lane Black, Hannah Gilmore and Hunter Thompson. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, friends and other family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Francis and Mary Elizabeth Cook, husband Seth Thompson, one infant son Homer Thompson, one grandson Seth Steven Thompson and by two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral service were held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 17, 2019 at Parks Methodist Church, Parks, AR, with Bro. Keith Holleman officiating. Burial followed the service at Thompson-Jameson Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron.

Pallbearers were Gordon Thompson, Gary Cook, Jeff Coley, Mark Keener, Christopher Thompson and Gaylon Thompson.

Online condolences may be sent to www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958

Jean Ann Anderson, age 82, of Mena, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Mena Manor Skilled Nursing facility. She was born on Monday, June 22, 1936 to Westley J. and Jeanette Carlton Smith in Pittman, New Jersey.

Jean was of the Baptist faith and loved God and reading her bible. She cherished her sons and was always filled with a zest for life. Jean was always on the go and absolutely loved to travel. She was very creative, writing poetry and some children books as well as beautiful oil paintings. Jean listened to country music and was said to be quite a dancer. She cared deeply for all the children of the world, as she was a very compassionate loving person. Jean 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; two brothers, Bill Smith and John David Smith; and two sisters, Diane Mazziotto and Ruth Vockler.

Jean is survived by three sons and daughter in law, Billie Clyde Jennings of Mena, David and Jodie Jennings of Mena, and Randall Dewayne Jennings of Texas; one brother, Bert Smith; four sisters, Emily Brandemart of West Stepford, New Jersey, Dottie Montauti of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Joyce Hammel of Florida, and Vivian Kircher of Pittman, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Jessica Frey, Billie Jennings Jr., Karen Jennings, Brandy Dollarhyde, Christopher Sanders, and Heath Sanders; four great grandchildren, Taylor Gibson, Brock Smith, Bubba Dollarhyde, and Trinity Wright; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Northside Church of Christ in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com 

Johnnie Wade Loyd age 61 of Grannis, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Mena.

Johnnie was born on March 06, 1958 in DeQueen, Arkansas to the late Arthur Loyd and the late Minnie Mae Heaton Loyd. He worked on the pipeland and hauled pulp wood as a profession.  Johnnie enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors with family and friends.  He treasured spending time with his grandchildren, who was the highlights of his life. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by sons:   Josh Loyd of Zafra, Oklahoma and Justin Loyd and wife Kellie of Wickes, Arkansas; daughter:   Trina Myers; grandchildren:   Ely Loyd, Klara Loyd, Colton Loyd, Aison Loyd and Harper Loyd; brothers:  Gary Loyd, Donnie Loyd and Bill Loyd; sister, Jerry Burch; friends:   Jim Milspaul, Virby Hamm and Leslie Shores.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Minnie Mae Loyd; brothers: DeWayne Loyd, Udale Loyd, Odale Loyd; and a sister, Joanne Calicoat.

Graveside service was Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Baker Rock Cemetery with Brother James Squires officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Lynda Sue Wright, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away quietly on March 20, 2019.

She was born February 8, 1940 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late William and Thelma Edith (Rickard) McClemore.  Lynda retired after caring for patients as a registered nurse for over fifty years.  During that time, she helped deliver hundreds of babies in labor and delivery, was a medical/surgical nurse, and was director of nursing in Mena, Arkansas.  Lynda loved spending time with her grandchildren and was their biggest fan at all their sporting activities.  She was a huge Dallas Cowboy and Dallas Maverick fan.  Lynda enjoyed crocheting and made beautiful afghans for her family.  Spending time on Lake Ouachita with her family was a favorite pastime and hold memories that family will cherish forever.  Lynda enjoyed reading her Kindle and watching television.  She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first.

Preceding Lynda in death are her husband of fifty-two years, Billy Leroy Wright; parents; and grandchildren:  Renea Wright and Hope Christian Wright.  She leaves to cherish her memory her children:  son, Rickard “Rick” Wright and wife Mitzi of Helena, Arkansas, daughter, Terri Schuller and husband Mike of Mena, Arkansas, and son, Jeff Wright and wife Cyrie of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; eight grandchildren:  Greg Davis, Nate Davis, Ryan Davis, Josh Wright, LeAnn Wright, David Wright, Jacob Wright, and Kasie Wright; twenty-two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Fancher and husband Leon of South Carolina; three brothers: Bob Merideth and wife Carla of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Buz McClemore and wife Gail of Guiman, Oklahoma, and Mike McClemore and wife Janet of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a host of family and friends who love Lynda and will miss her always.

Graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 27.  Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.

Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Rowena Barr, age 72, of Mena, Arkansas, died, Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Hot Springs. She was born on Thursday, January 9, 1947 to Allen Gaston and Nancy Mary Jane Glass Parten in Nanafalia, Alabama.   

Rowena was a Christian woman who always trusted in the Lord. She was a courageous and determined person that never faced an obstacle she would not overcome.   Her family was always her number one priority and she loved them all unconditionally.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mena and taught Sunday school there and at previous churches for most of the past 45 years. Rowena was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, but her favorite role was Gammy to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and scores of other children. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Rowena is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, James Parten, Allen Parten, Jr., and Earl Parten and one sister, Betty Story.  

Rowena is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard Barr of Mena; two sons, David Barr and special friend, Patti Tice of Centralia, Washington and Michael and Jessie Barr of Mena; her daughter, Shannon McCormick and special friends, Daniel Ashcraft of Vandervoort; her brother and sister in law, Ronald and Barbara Parten of Selma, Alabama; her sister and brother in law, Arline and Jamie Walker of Mena; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 25, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Andy Arnold and Brother Vic Anglin officiating. Interment will followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas. Visitation was held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 2-4 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Aaron Kiersey, Dylan Ashcraft, Zane Barr, Seth Barr, Lannie Kiersey and Joel Ashcraft. 

The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Gideons International.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Paul Thomas Jones, age 54, of Mena, Arkansas died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home. He was born on Monday, December 28, 1964 to Thomas Lewis and Alice Marie Jones in South Bend, Indiana.

Paul was very friendly and could talk to anyone. He worked as a truck driver, construction worker as well as at Mazio’s in Oklahoma, Walmart in Mena, and for the Polk County Highway Department. Paul was proud of his children and loved all his family very much. He liked old country music, word games, game shows, computer games, fishing, camping, and deer hunting. Paul raised chickens and goats, and loved his dog, Shorty. He always enjoyed joking with friends and never turned down fried chicken from KFC. Paul was a loving fiancé, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his stepfather, Harold Dean Fields.

Paul is survived by his fiancé, Traci Sanders of Mena; three daughters and son in law, Melissa Marie Jones of Virginia, Denise Lynn and Aaron Pride, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Sarah Gail Jones of Mena; one brother and sister in law, Carl and Kathy Lewis of Virginia; three sisters and brother in law, Lisa Marie and Donald Moore of Colorado, Anne Robbins of Kentucky, and Kate Evelyn Worthington of Virginia; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends took place Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Lake Wilhelmina in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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

Charles Russell Bates, age 75, of Ink, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born on Monday, June 28, 1943 to James Russell and Marie Whisenhunt in Ink, Arkansas.

Charles was an avid outdoorsmen, spending time going and looking for arrowheads, going deer hunting and catching fish. He loved his family and spending time with them. Charles got great joy from his 1972 Candy Apple Red AMC Rebel Machine and picking his guitar and mandolin, playing music as Hillbilly Charlie the clown. Charles worked 34 years at US Motors before he retired. Charles was s a member of the Northside Church of Christ. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Tracy “Mudflap” Bates and his sister, Mary Lou Hobbs.

He is survived by his wife, Lula Bates of Ink; his daughter and son in law, Connie and Jay Gilchrist of Ink; two step sons and daughters in law, Michael and Amy Thurman of Norman, Oklahoma, Shawn and Brandi Thurman of Aurora, Missouri; four grandchildren, Justin Bates of Morrilton, Arkansas, Will Thurman of Norman, Oklahoma, Devin Thurman and Ashlyn Thurman of Aurora, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 29, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. January 21, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel with Jeremy Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser family Funeral Home Chapel.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com