Patsy E. Walker age 78 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas.

She was born March 20, 1941 in Austin, Texas to the late Fritz Funderburgh and the late Irene Josephine Ritchartz Funderburgh.  She was married to Ronald Walker for many years.  Patsy was an avid bowler with a very competitive nature.  She enjoyed flowers, doing yard work and working in her garden.  Patsy relished spending time with her grandchildren and family.  She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew and loved her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Walker of Mena, Arkansas.

Two sons: Mark Steven Walker and wife Faith of Springfield, Missouri and Kevin Ray Walker and wife Christine of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Three daughters: Karen Rene’ Sleeper and husband Dallas of Pearcy, Arkansas, Dianne Denise Hunter and husband Greg of Mena, Arkansas, and Rhonda Copelin and husband Bobby of Mena, Arkansas

Grandchildren: Jennifer, Christopher, Hailey, David, Daniel, Derek, Tyler, Aubrey, Zack, Hana and William.

Ten great-grandchildren: She was preceded in death by her parents Fritz Funderburgh and Irene Ford and a brother J.D. Funderburgh.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel.

Interment will follow in the Nunley Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley- Wood.

Pallbearers will be Derek Walker, Tyler Walker, Zack Hunter, William Copelin, Greg Hunter and Bobby Copelin.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Susan Marie Kennedy, age 55, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas died Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Mena Regional Health System. She was born on Sunday, February 23, 1964 to Charles Havon Jr. and Victoria Elizabeth Foxworth Kennedy in Tylertown, Mississippi.   

Susan was a lady of faith and love for her family.  Her home and her family she made with her husband, Kevin was the most important aspect of her life.  Her son, Daniel was her life and loved him with all her heart and soul.  MeMe as she was lovingly known by all her nieces and nephews and everyone else, loved to cook meals for everyone that was invited into her house.  She was known for her spaghetti and lasagna.  Susan enjoyed gardening and canning her vegetables she raised.  Susan was a Christian and attended Little Hope Baptist Church at Pine Ridge.  Susan was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Vickie Kennedy and her brother in law, David Kennedy.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Kevin Kennedy of Pine Ridge; her beloved son, Daniel Kennedy of Pine Ridge; her father and his wife, Charles and Barbara Kennedy of Pine Ridge; brothers and sisters in law, Clayton Kennedy of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Ben and Kim Kennedy of Franklinton, Louisiana, Eddie and Tracy Kennedy of Mena and Andy and Stacy Kennedy of Pine Ridge; sisters and brothers in law, Judy and Myron Tullos of  Franklinton, Louisiana, Pam and Royce Murphy of Franklinton, Louisiana, Kathy and Alan Morton of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Cindy and Robert Elliot of Plano, Texas, and Deanna and  Daniel Armstrong of McKinney, Texas; sisters in law, Dana Froberg of McKinney, Texas and Kathy Polk of Franklinton, Louisiana; several nephews and nieces and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena.  Visitation will be Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.   Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be her nephews, Ryan Kennedy, Mitchell Murphy, Alex Kennedy, Vince Norman, Anthony Kennedy, Colby Kennedy, Jon Forberg, Josh Froberg, Matt Polk, Mitch Polk and Michael Polk.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Jimmy Wayne Mos, age 69, of Ink, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab.  He was born on Saturday, December 3, 1949 to George Washington and Willie Leona Wilcox Mos in Ink, Arkansas.

Jimmy was an outdoorsman who loved fox hunting, horse races, and watching football.  He loved spending time with his family and friends.  Jimmy served in Germany during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Jimmy worked many years at US Motors and working for Jerry Hansbrough. Jimmy loved to tell stories and talking to people.  He had a quick wit.  Jimmy was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mike Mullins and his brothers, Sonny Mos and G.W. Mos.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Jeff Mullins of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Tammy Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two brothers, J.D. Mos of Ink and Windell Mos of Ink; four sisters, Wanda Roberts of Fort Smith, Deloris Pence of Danville, Arkansas, Alba Ayres of Ink and Sally Henry of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Friday, November 29, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Concord Cemetery in Ink, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Wanda Eddlene Red Sterner age 90 formerly of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas.

She was born on July 31, 1929 in Oklahoma to the late Paul Red and the late Ivy Mandrel Red.  Eddlene worked in the Nursing profession, a career she was called to do.  She enjoyed raising and growing flowers especially roses and violets. Eddlene and her husband the late Charles Sterner raised four boys into caring, loving and dedicated men. She entered college after raising her family. Above all she loved God, husband and her family dearly. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.  She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by:

Sons: Aubrey and Ginger Sterner of Mena, Arkansas; David and Vicki Sterner of Van, Texas; Peter Sterner of Benton, Arkansas

Daughter-in-law: Kellie Sterner of Mena, Arkansas.

Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Brother:    Gene Red and wife Vicki of Modesto, California

Sisters: Teresa Rogers and husband Kent of Modesto, California; Georgia Guinn of Modesto, California.

Host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ivy Red, her husband Charles, son Brian Sterner, grandsons Tony Sterner, Michael Sterner, Kenny Sterner, and a sister Paulene Benson.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Lynn Chiles officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be Billy Sterner, Ben Sterner, Kenny Steele, Corey Sterner, Michael Sterner, and AJ Sterner.

Honorary pallbearers are The Nursing and Administration of Montgomery County Nursing Home and Rich Mountain Nursing Home.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.comenjoyed flowers, doing yard work and working in her garden.  Patsy relished spending time with her grandchildren and family.  She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew and loved her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Walker of Mena, Arkansas.

Two sons: Mark Steven Walker and wife Faith of Springfield, Missouri and Kevin Ray Walker and wife Christine of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Three daughters: Karen Rene’ Sleeper and husband Dallas of Pearcy, Arkansas, Dianne Denise Hunter and husband Greg of Mena, Arkansas, and Rhonda Copelin and husband Bobby of Mena, Arkansas

Grandchildren: Jennifer, Christopher, Hailey, David, Daniel, Derek, Tyler, Aubrey, Zack, Hana and William.

Ten great-grandchildren: She was preceded in death by her parents Fritz Funderburgh and Irene Ford and a brother J.D. Funderburgh.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel.

Interment will follow in the Nunley Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley- Wood.

Pallbearers will be Derek Walker, Tyler Walker, Zack Hunter, William Copelin, Greg Hunter and Bobby Copelin.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bob” J. Eaton age 68 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas.

Bob was born on December 09, 1950 in Conneaut, Ohio to the late Harry Eaton, Sr and the late Marian Beahon Eaton.  Bob was married to Deborah Theiss Eaton. He was a manager for Mena Water Department for many years.  He was known as “Mr. Fix It,” as he liked tinkering and fixing things. Bob also enjoyed fitness and exercising. He appreciated music and loved playing his guitar. Bob loved his family dearly and was a devoted man of God. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by: Wife:Deborah Eaton of Mena, Arkansas; Daughters: Guinnevere Seewald and husband Michael of Little Rock, Arkansas, Kassandra Reynolds and husband Jeremiah of Melbourne, Arkansas, Jennifer Graves and husband David of Mena, Arkansas, Sarah Eaton of Missouri, Rebekah Eaton of Missouri, Catherine Parrish and husband Derek of Colorado; Twenty-two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; Brother:Harry Eaton, Jr. and wife Joan of Conneaut, Ohio, Sister:         Patricia Van Norman and husband Michael of Kingsville, Ohio; Many beloved nieces and nephews; Host of other close family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Marian Eaton, a son Joshua Jacob Eaton, his sister and brother -in-law, Myra Jean Wheeler and Douglas Wheeler and a very special nephew Gerald Wheeler.

Funeral service will be Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with son-in-law Michael Seewald officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Reynolds, Joshua Graves, Andrew Graves, Evan Graves, Ethan Seewald, Benjamin Seewald, Lucas Schrock, Jacob Schrock, and Gabriel Theiss.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Carl Edward Grogan, age 86, passed away December 6, 2019 in his home with all of his family with him.  He was born August 5, 1933 to Alvin and Della Tackett Grogan in Brushy, Arkansas.  He married Carolyn Ann Horstman May 23, 1953 in Berryville, Arkansas.  He enjoyed his family and loved spending time with his grandkids.  His hobbies included working and building things with wood, gardening, fishing and being outdoors.  He retired from 27 years with U. S. Motors.  He created many great memories with everyone and will be forever loved and remembered.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Della, his brothers Pete, Gene and Jack and his sisters Irene, Helen and Virginia, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Al and Louise Horstman, and great-granddaughters Ashlyn Grogan and Haley Dawn Grogan.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn Grogan, their children, Karla Bruce and husband Chris, John Grogan and wife Glenda, Jerry Grogan and wife Laura, Sandra Broach and husband Ricky, and Charles Grogan and wife Patti; 3 brothers Robert Grogan and wife Odessa of Campo, Colorado; Howard Grogan and wife Thelva of Bartlett, Illinois and Harold Grogan of Berryville, Arkansas; also 12 grandchildren and 33 Great Grandchildren: Brad Grogan and Samantha Barrett and son Jake; Brent and Jamie Grogan and daughter Faith; John and Tara Grogan and daughters Addison and Mallory; Jon and Brandi Grogan and daughters Madison, Mallory, Macey and Meldoy; Tom and Brittany Grogan and children Desarae, Shaela, Penelope, Garrett and Tori; Jerrod Grogan and children James, Jeremiah, Jessica, Niya, Juliana and John John; David and McKeena Garcia and daughter Emilia; Daniel Garcia; Rudy Garcia; Carl Broach and children Tommy, Michelle, Jayden, Anastasia and Cheyenne; C. J. and Jimmi Broach and son Curtis; Charlie and Jennifer Broach and daughter Kadence; Jacki and Montana Speight and children Raeleigh, Jake, Kambri and Jackson; Valeri and Chris Woods and sons Christian and Caseyn; Staci and Hunter Johnson; and expecting grandchildren #34 and #35 in the coming year.

Funeral service will be Monday, December 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Penuel Assembly of God Church in Hatfield, Arkansas with Brother Scott Horstman officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Arley Stinson, Leroy Beck, Mike Oglesby, L. J. Dugan, Glen Pate and Espye Magar.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Steven Forrest, Elite Home Health nurses, Elite Hospice nurses, Clay Sickles, Randy Oglesby, Clancy Fairless and Danny Richarson.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Sharon Jaeanette Johnson, age 78, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Mena Regional Health System. She was born on Saturday, February 22, 1941 to Chester Eugene and Catherine Lucille Wendlandt Nelson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Sharon loved her family and spending time with them and the grandchildren. She enjoyed setting on the front porch and watching the birds and squirrels in the front yard, reading and working in her flower beds. Sharon worked for over 20 years at Key Stone Ford in Norwalk, California before retiring to Mena to be closer to her family. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Sharon is survived by her sons, Tony Hale of Whittier, California and Mike Johnson of Mena; two daughters, Anita Miller of Camden, Arkansas and Michelle Griggs of Fort Smith; one brother, Rick Horstman of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one sister, Pat McCollough of San Diego, California; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces and a host of other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Vandervoort, Arkansas. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Mildred Porter Pate, of Cove, Arkansas passed away December 13, 2019, at her home in Cove surrounded by friends and family. Mildred was born Monday, September 25, 1922 in Langley, Arkansas to Arthur Albert Porter and Anna Hill Porter.

She attended Langley School and excelled in Basketball. She had a sister Esperence and a brother Henry Porter. She married Dellas Venton Pate April 26, 1943 in Athens, Arkansas and went to Wenatchee, Washington to pick fruit, and they bought their first car and drove back to Arkansas.  Mildred (Midge) made her home in Cove and worked with Dellas as Logging Contractor. On November 15, 1946 they had a daughter, Judy. They donated land to Uncle Bill Pate to build Cove Revival Center in 1954. She was a charter member of Revival Center and donated additional land for expansion and parking. Many of the children at church called her Granny Midge, and her chicken n dumplings and coconut pies were famous. She loved life and working outside. Many adventures were experienced while they worked timber in Colorado and picked fruit in Washington. The logging crews in Arkansas and Colorado became like family, and she loved all of them. After retirement they enjoyed fishing on a pontoon boat, and also RV traveling across American with beloved friends Ray and Norma Davis. She also loved riding on Helen’s Harley Davidson motorcycle and attending Christian Motorcyclists Association events. Branson was a favorite place she loved to visit, and she enjoyed traveling anywhere Helen would drive her. She was always ready for fun and adventure and never met a stranger. Midge’s life was an example of Christian love and service. She witnessed about Jesus love to everyone, and remembered getting saved and then baptized in the creek. She loved life and loved people! She could tell you a million stories.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Dellas Pate, a daughter, Judy Pate Yates, a brother, Henry Porter and sister, Esperence Risner, and her parents, Arthur and Anna Porter.

Survivors are sisters-in-law, Modema Smedley and Sodola Griffith of Cove, and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, wonderful caregivers, and special friends Kim Parks and Helen Buxton.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Cove Revival Center 299 Polk 288, Cove, Arkansas at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Reggie Fryar and Pastor Larry Davis officiating.  Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.  No Visitation is scheduled. Special Music will be provided by Amber Taylor and Dee Roberts.

Pallbearers will be Donald Burk, Dewayne Taylor, Pate Taylor, Josh Parks, Sherril Dickison and Andrew Dickison.  Honorary Pallbearers will be her nephews, Gene Porter, Donald Porter, Keith Risner, Ricky Griffith and Troy Dickison

In lieu of flowers, Midge requested memorial offerings be given to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund in C/O, Greg Ricks 160 East Barton, Cove, Arkansas 71937.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

F. Lavern Moore Kelly, age 95, of Mena, Arkansas died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Mena Regional Health System. She was born on Thursday February 28, 1924 to Charles Hershel and Ethel Alneda Vineyard Moore in Opal, Arkansas.

Lavern as she was known was a lady of faith and love for her family. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and lived her life serving the Lord. Lavern was a lifelong member of Mena First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, taught VBS for 38 years, and went on numerous mission trips to Washington and Oregon. She also traveled to the Holy Lands in 1995 and went on a mission trip to Romania in 1998 and 1999. Lavern was an educator all her life after graduating from Ouachita Baptist University in 1951 she began a lifelong journey educating the children of Polk County. She began in 1946 teaching at Shady Grove, in Cherry Hill from 1947-1948, Acorn School in 1951 to 1952, Hawkins, Texas from 1952 to 1955, in 1958 she attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth and graduated in 1961 with a Master’s Degree in Religious Education, Oden in 1962, and Mena Elementary from 1967 to 1975. She loved working with young people and being a wonderful example of a Godly educator. Lavern enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking her chicken and dressing and apple pies. Lavern was a loving aunt, special friend and teacher to so many and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray Kelly; brother, Hershel Moore and two sisters, Lucille Brown, and Carrie Jo Lunsford.

Lavern is survived by her sister, Charlene White of Grass Valley, California; her many nieces and nephews and of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Mena with Brother Russell Threet officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena. Visitation will be general. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church Mena, 811 Port Arthur, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

Pallbearers will be Cliff Sherrer, Michael Vaughn, Will Bowers, Zane Sherrer, Luke Bowser and Matthew Bowser.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Lieutenant Colonel Kelton Marc Wilson, USMC, Retired, 83, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Harris Wilson, and his grandsons Jason Darryl Owens and Matthew Douglas Owens. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cora Sue Wilson, one son, Dr. Phillip (Kristi) Wilson of Mena, Arkansas, three daughters, Rebecca (Steve) Owens of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gretchen (Carey, Colonel, USAF, Retired) Tucker of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Susan (Hoot) Hughes of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas and 13 grandchildren that were the lights of his life: Marc Jackson Tucker, Jason Darryl Owens, Matthew Douglas Owens, Andrew Scott Tucker, Tyler Gregory Tucker, Aaron Patrick Pasquinzo, Sean Alexander Hughes, Allison Elizabeth Hughes, Marc David Wilson, Adam Taylor Hughes, Rachel Elizabeth Wilson, Lauren Ann Hughes, Katherine Frances Wilson and numerous great grandchildren. Marc also has one brother, Darryl Wilson of Torrance, California.

He was born in Enid, Oklahoma and lived with his mother until a significant health issue took her life at an early age. He soon moved to Pencil Bluff where he was raised by his maternal grandparents Floyd and Adelaide Harris. Marc went to, and graduated from, Oden Public schools. He was a multi-year All State athlete on the Ode Maddox coached basketball team that was State Class B Runner-Up in 1953 and State Class B Champion in 1954.

Marc, after graduating from Oden in 1954, matriculated to Beebe Junior College as a scholarship athlete to begin his academic studies. He was a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Basketball ALL-AMERICAN in 1955-56. After two years at Beebe, he furthered his education and basketball career at Bethel College in Mackenzie, Tennessee. While there, he met the love of his life, Sue Percifull.

After college graduation in 1958, he soon married Sue and began his career in the United States Marine Corps. Lieutenant Colonel Wilson proudly served the United States actively for 23 years, retiring in 1983. He served valiantly during the Vietnam conflict and for many years thereafter commanded numerous joint military operations around the world preparing for a potential World War III. Marc rarely talked about combat or the theater of war. When he did, he spoke of the profound sadness associated with it. He never forgot his Marines that were lost and those that continued to struggle post combat.

After retiring in 1983 from the Marines, he began farming in Pencil Bluff. Marc loved all of his animals. From Gertie the Goose, to Jodi the Goat, to Polderdyke the Brahman bull, he had a special bond with them all. His full time affair of farming only lasted a couple of years due to his desire to teach science at the little school that gave him his first chance at an education and a way out of extreme poverty, Oden Public Schools. Mr. Wilson soon became one of the most popular teachers to ever lecture within the halls of Oden. His beloved students quickly changed his name to “Kern”. To this day, most of his former students still call him that. He was proud of every student that he helped educate. He received as much from them as he gave to them. The stories of his nearly 15 years as “the science teacher” at Oden live today in the fond memories of so many.

After teaching, Marc, for a second time, retired back to his Happy Hills Farm. His focus at this point in his life were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. To ultimately know Marc Wilson was to know his grandchildren. His grandchildren were the light of his life and they were clearly his greatest accomplishment. His love for all of them was unending.

In lieu of flowers, the family would respectfully ask that you donate to the endowed Harris/Percifull scholarship at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Foundation.

Memorial service will be Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Oden High School Bill Kelly Gymnasium in Oden, AR. Services under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

Beasl Kent Gorden, 57 of Jacksonville passed away on December 12, 2019. He was born December 21, 1961 in Mena, Arkansas to Bob and Sarah Gorden.

His early years were spent on the family farm where Kent was a cattleman alongside his father and brother. During this time he discovered his passion for riding bulls much to his mother’s dismay and protest.

Later in life he found his trade and his love of carpentry. He discovered this skill as he constructed a golf course in Florida. Later he expanded this skill as he entered into the contracting world where he built homes in central Arkansas.

When he wasn’t working, Kent enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and hunting. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR and football games. His favorite games to watch were those of the Dallas Cowboys. He also fancied himself a critic of popular sitcoms.

He enjoyed all time spent in the presence of his children and grandchildren and he was always their number one fan in any endeavor they chose to embark on.

He also enjoyed his time as a patron at the local Chili’s where he visited regularly with a multitude of close friends.

Kent was not a man of many hats. He was a man of one hat for the most part. A hat reading CAT across the front. He enjoyed the small and simple things in life to all who knew him.

Kent was preceded in death by his father, Bob Gorden.

Kent is survived by his mother, Sarah Gorden. His wife of 22 years, Dena Gorden of Mena, His daughter Tosha Lance and her spouse Mike Lance of Waldron, their three children Kailie, Abbie, and Andrew, his son Kyle Gorden and his spouse Treell Gorden of Benton, their three children Timber, Archer, and Creek, his daughters Ally Hull and Katy Gorden of Jacksonville, His brother Brent Gorden and his spouse Dedria  Gorden of Mena and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Lance officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Tennessee 38105

Pallbearers will be Kyle Gorden, Brent Gorden, Dennis Brinkmen, Tony Hill, Johnny Hilton, Jeff Johnson, Grady Mays and Greg Peek.

Honorary pallbearers are Chad Hill, Billy Hull, George Rainey, Gary Vaught, and Jonathan Vaught.

Beasley-Wood Funeral Home 611 Janssen Ave. Mena, Arkansas 71953 Ph# 479-394-1310 bwfuneralhome@yahoo.com

Vivian Kay Eversull, age 72, of Mena, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 15, 2019 after an extended illness.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee to Arthur and Elsie Wooten. Vivian was preceded in death in her journey home by both her parents and older brother Alan.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Aaron: beloved children Makenzie McDowell, Amy (Dezi) Walker, and Ryan Eversull: adored grandson Nicholas McDowell and Luke Walker: sisters Barbara Wooten-Del Toro and Ursula Wooten, and many other family members and friends.

Vivian grew up the daughter of a service member and had many opportunities to travel, both across the United States and Europe as a child and later as an adult.

Besides travel, Vivian enjoyed reading and a great game of Scrabble. But mostly, she enjoyed the quiet calm of simply being at home with her loved ones.

She had a kind and caring heart, a quick wit, a beautiful sense of humor, a ready smile, and rarely missed the opportunity to laugh. She fully understood that life is too short not the enjoy it as much as possible and that a little mischief isn’t unreasonable.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at Salem Baptist Church in Mena at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a love offering to Vivian’s church, Salem Baptist Church in her honor.

Annie Faye Miner, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Mena, Arkansas on December 14, 2019.

She was born on December 9, 1936 in Daingerfield, Texas to the late Icie Goldie Embrey Venable Terwilliger and the late Richard H. Venable. She was united in marriage to the late Jimmy Lee Miner on March 20, 1954. She was blessed with six children, twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Annie had a great love for her husband and family. She was known for her cooking and baking skills, specially her home-made pies and biscuits, and no one appreciated it more than her husband and children. She was a loving great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife who spent the last few years of her life taking care of her husbands after his accident. She was loved by all who knew her.

She is survived by: Her Children: Beverly and husband Danny Hansbrough of Mena, Johnny Miner and wife Brenda of Mena, Gary Miner and wife Kathi of Mena, Danny Miner and wife Debbie of Mena, Steve Miner and wife Jane of Hatfield, and Lena Fox and husband Don of Mena. Siblings: Hazel Gray of Justin, Texas, J.V. Venable and wife Ruth Ann of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Gene Venable of Mena, Sister-in-law Patsy Venable of Mena as well 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard H. Venable, Icie Goldie Embrey, and loving step-father, Seely Roy Terwilliger. As well as 4 brothers: Arthur Venable, Richard “Junior” Venable, Billy Joe Venable, and Charles “Charlie” Venable, 2 sisters: Helen Egger and Eddie Ree Hawthorne, and granddaughter Shanna Hansbrough.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Interment was at the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Monday evening, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were J. Evan Miner, Aaron Miner, Brandon Miner, Colby Davis, Nathan Fox, Ty Keene, and Jeff Battenfield.

Judy L. Franklin age 71 of Mena, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

She was born on September 11, 1948 in Santa Rosa, California to the late Warren B. Bull and the late Ellen Bailey Bull. She was married to Billy Joe Franklin for 50 years. Judy’s passion in life was car racing with her husband. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by:

Husband: Billy Joe Franklin of Mena, Arkansas

Daughter: Michele Martindale, of Mena, Arkansas

Grandchild: Kaitlyn Martindale

Brother: Warren B. Bull of Ft. Smith, Arkansas

She was preceded in death by her parents Warren and Ellen Bull.

Mrs. Franklin was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial in Judy’s name to s charity of your choice,

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Charles Ray Wisdom age 82 of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Mena.

Charles was born on February 15, 1937 in Pike, Arkansas to the late Walter Wisdom and the late Zola Wisdom. He was a retired Police Officer. Charles loved working with his hands especially doing woodwork and being a gunsmith. Another passion he enjoyed was going fishing. He was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, and brother.  He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by: his Sons: Mike Wisdom, Dale Smith, his Daughters: Sherry Murry, and Linda Bivens, Numerous grandchildren, and his Brother: Bill Wisdom

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Zola Wisdom, and wife, a daughter Gail Wisdom and three brothers and two sisters.

Graveside service were Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Cemetery with Brother Leroy Bass officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Gavin Lee Hicks age 18 of Cove, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Cove.

Gavin was born on July 19, 2001 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Jeremy Hicks and Daisy Shelton. He loved watching and playing sports. Gavin enjoyed Cossatot and Acorn Schools where he had a lot of friends. Gavin really enjoyed running around “being stupid” with his friends. Above all he loved his family and friends.  He will be dearly missed.

Gavin is survived by: his Father: Jeremy Hicks of Smithville, Oklahoma, Mother: Daisy Shelton of Cove, Arkansas, Step-father: Corbit Randall of Cove, Arkansas, Step-Mother: Dayla Toon of Cove, Arkansas, also his Brothers: Melchiah Hicks of Cove, Arkansas, Ashton Hicks of Cove, Arkansas, Darnay Pierce of Cove, Arkansas, his Sisters: Ziva Randall of Cove, Arkansas, and Adrianna Hicks of Cove, Arkansas, and also his Uncle: Waylon Shelton Cove, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by a brother Ryan Levi Pierce.

Funeral service were Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Vandervoort Elementary Gym with Jaime Ralls officiating. Interment was followed in the Witherspoon Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was Friday, December 27, 2019 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood.

Pallbearers were Melchiah Hicks, Garet Wilson, Colton Hammer, Jeremiah Sanchez, Jeremy Hicks, and Waylon Shelton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darnay Pierce, Ashton Hicks and Clayton Davis.

Joyce Ann Wilson age 84 of Mena, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Mena.

Joyce was born in Haskell, Oklahoma on January 15, 1935 to the late Roy Beasley and the late
Flower Bell Tucker Beasley. Joyce was married to Carl Wilson for 67 years. She was a devoted and loving homemaker who loved to cook, especially desserts. Joyce enjoyed decorating her home with Home Interior and liked to watch game shows. She loved working at Home Health taking care of the elderly and working at the college. Joyce enjoyed attending church at Hatfield Freewill Baptist Church and sing gospel music. Above all she loved God, and adored her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all.
She is survived by: her husband Carl Wilson of Mena, Arkansas. Daughters: Carla Myers and husband Thomas Dale of Mena, Arkansas, and also Sherri Jewell and husband Kevin of Kirby, Arkansas. Grandchildren: Michael Myers and wife Jessica of Mena, Arkansas, and Jeremy Jewell and wife Amy of Dierks, Arkansas. Great-grandchildren: Hunter Myers, Sophie Myers, Sawyer Myers, Samuel Myers, Maggie Myers, Layla Sessler, Allie Sessler, Kelby Jewell, Kason Jewell, Kash Jewell, Sunee Younger, Sophie Younger and Maddie Younger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Flower Bell Beasley, brother Howard “Buddy” Beasley, sisters Della Hammond, Yvonne Simpson, Lessie Hicks and Burlene Sammon, her grandson Jason Jewell, and great-grandson Karl Jewell.
Funeral service were Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Mena Freewill Baptist with Brother Kevin Jewell officiating. Interment was followed in the Six Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Visitation was 9:00 a.m. at Mena Freewill Baptist church prior to service.
Pallbearers were Hunter Myers, Kelby Jewell, Kason Jewell, Kash Jewell, Kendall Wilson, Nick Wilson and Neal Smith

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Ray Hughes, age 79, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born on December 14, 1939 in Artesia, New Mexico to the late Luther Hughes and the late Effie Jane Roper Hughes.  He was married to Goldie Evans Hughes for 36 ½ years and was a retired heavy equipment operator.  In the early 60’s he was a ranch foreman at the ZX Ranch in Oregon and in the early 70’s was the ambulance and emergency services supervisor, going by the handle “Lumberjack”.  Larry was a Christian man and loved hunting, fishing and raising his running beagles.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by:Wife: Goldie Hughes, Children: Ronnie and Lisa Hughes, Tlynn and Mark Cox, Patti and Gary Clowers, Ray and Anelise Hughes, Kim Delinger, and Chris and Kaci Hughes.

19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Mr. Hughes was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Mary Mabry age 72 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Mena.

Mary leaves behind her love through her son, Auborn Leo Mabry and wife Jennifer, two beautiful grandchildren, Auborn (Drew) and Audavee Mabry. The closest thing she had to a daughter, her niece, Donna Whisenhunt and husband Bryan.

She will forever remain in the hearts of her sisters and brothers, nieces, and nephews.

Betty Vincent Luster, Elisabeth and Willie Yandell, Donna and Dick Huie, John and Debbie Vincent, Big Jim and Charie Mabry and Little Jim and wife Tammy, Russell and Connie Mabry, Joe and Jeanne Mabry, Cheryl Bates and Tawana Ricker, Ronald and Cindy Rogers, and Clint and wife Alice. Doris and Therron Harrison.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Auborn Dwight Mabry of many years, parents Andrew and Emma Vincent, her brothers Carol, Charles and Lonnie Vincent, and a sister Rachel Oswald and sister -in-love Loretta Rogers and a loving mother-in-law Cleo Mabry.

A Celebration of Life was Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Corinth Cemetery with Brother Jim Mabry officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood.

Pallbearers will be Big Jim Mabry, Ronald Rogers, Charles Yandell, Clint Rogers, Dick Huie, and Bubba Vincent.

Honorary pallbearers was Uncle Jack Vincent and Andy Yandell.

Lenora Mary Thornton, age 72, of Mena, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Saturday, November 15, 1947 to Virgle and Senda Franz Armstrong in Landshut, Germany.

Lenora was a lady of faith gave everything over to God in her life and didn’t worry about things she could not control.  She loved her family, growing her flowers, having fun with friends and family, singing, and eating sweets. Lenora was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Lee Armstrong and sister, Hilda White.

Lenora is survived by her former spouse and lifelong friend, John Thornton; her son, Eric Thornton of Mena; her daughter and son in law, Suzanne and Randy White of Cabot, Arkansas; sisters and brothers in law, Vickie and Skip Smith  of Mena, Brenda and Alvin Rosson of Mena and Tammy and Rick Langley of Mena; five grandchildren, Larissa Robinson , Brandon Thornton both of Russellville and Kristen, Riley, and Skylar White of Cabot, Arkansas; four great grandchildren, Caroline Robinson, Braden Robinson of Russellville and Aiden and Maria White of Cabot, Arkansas; several nephews and nieces and a host of other family and friends.

A memorial service was Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mena Church of God with Alvin Rosson and Brother Mark Lyle officiating.  Visitation was held at 1:00 P.M. prior to the beginning of the service. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

 In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Clarice’s Room of Hope, 403 North Morrow, Suite C, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com