Carl Dean Foster, Sr., age 74, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Mena. He was born on October 24, 1946 in Montgomery County, Arkansas to the late Jasper and Cornelia (Wilhite) Foster.

Carl liked to hunt and fish, and enjoyed cooking. He worked at the airport and loved painting cars and airplanes. His favorite past time was sitting on his front porch. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his son, Carl Dean “Tooter” Foster, Jr; grandchildren, Dylan Foster and wife Shaaylyne, Ashli Kincaid, Colten Foster, Hailey Breseman, and Maci Breseman-Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Payton Foster, Jay-Paul Foster, Ava Foster, Raven Kincaid, and Zadion Kincaid; and sisters, Annie Faye Scheeler and husband Robert, and Donna Cogburn. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Foster; sister, Nettie Cross; and companion, Janet Hammett.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Brushy Cemetery in Oden, Arkansas. Honorary pallbearers are Art Shirley, Mike Cross, Eddie Cross, Rick Foster, and Larry Scheeler. Services are under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Due to Covid-19, the family asks that masks and social distancing guidelines be followed at the service.

Reuben Nathan Crump, age 85, went home to be with Jesus early in the morning on December 5, 2020. He was born June 6, 1935 in the Mount Clair Community of Cove, AR to the late Rhoda Jane Ward-Crump and Hiram Daniel Crump. He was the eldest of 4 children. 

As a young man Reuben served in the US Airforce. After his service, Reuben and his brother, Hiram, went to Wyoming to work doing numerous jobs within the community. He moved back to Arkansas and married the love of his life, Grace Oldham, where they spent their days following their love for Jesus and spending time with their family. 

Reuben enjoyed several hobbies including gardening, music, and being an herbalist. He was a member of the Salem Baptist Church at Nunley, Arkansas and worshipped regularly with his brothers and sisters at the Noble Learning Center in Cove, Arkansas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram Daniel And Rhoda Jane Crump; his wife, Grace Oldham-Crump; his sister, Rhesa Kesterson; and his great-nephew WC Wilson III. Reuben is survived by his siblings, Hiram Crump and wife Ava of Mena, AR, and Susan Sherwood of Cove, AR; and brothers-in-law, Daniel Kesterson of Dierks, AR., Kenneth Oldham of Kent, Washington; sisters-in-law, Theresa Bailey of Umpire, Arkansas and Lola Yazette of Acorn, Arkansas. Reuben will be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members and neighbors. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Witherspoon Cemetery in Vandervoort, Arkansas with Brother George Crump officiating. Visitation will be general. Services are entrusted to Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. 

Pallbearers will be Tim Smedley, Mike Jackson, Tyler Horner, Devin Horner, Nathan Jameson and Terry Belknap. 

Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers in Christ from Salem Baptist Church and the Noble Learning Center. 

A heartfelt thanks to Reuben’s many caregivers and family at Peachtree Retirement Home.

Carl Dean Foster, Sr., age 74, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Mena. He was born on October 24, 1946 in Montgomery County, Arkansas to the late Jasper and Cornelia (Wilhite) Foster. 

Carl liked to hunt and fish, and enjoyed cooking. He worked at the airport and loved painting cars and airplanes. His favorite past time was sitting on his front porch. He will be dearly missed. 

He is survived by his son, Carl Dean “Tooter” Foster, Jr; grandchildren, Dylan Foster and wife Shaaylyne, Ashli Kincaid, Colten Foster, Hailey Breseman, and Maci Breseman-Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Payton Foster, Jay- Paul Foster, Ava Foster, Raven Kincaid, and Zadion Kincaid; and sisters, Annie Faye Scheeler and husband Robert, and Donna Cogburn. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Foster; sister, Nettie Cross; and companion, Janet Hammett. 

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Brushy Cemetery in Oden, Arkansas. Honorary pallbearers are Art Shirley, Mike Cross, Eddie Cross, Rick Foster, and Larry Scheeler. Services are under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. 

Due to Covid-19, the family asks that masks and social distancing guidelines be followed at the service.

 Frances Laverne (Cartwright) Hill, age 89, of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 4th, at Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab. She was born July 24, 1931, to Verner Evan Cartwright and Flora Ruth (Binion) Cartwright in Brownwood, Texas. 

Frances was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was an avid gardener and accomplished seamstress. She once said her claim to fame was when the comedian Bob Hope, on one of his TV specials, complimented Miss Abilene on the dress she was wearing, which Frances had designed and sewed. Frances was a proud liberal Democrat and a fierce advocate for education, tolerance, and love. She will be missed by all who knew her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron Gilbert “B.G.” Hill; and one daughter, Valerie Laverne Snapp. 

Frances is survived by her son, Byron Evan Hill of Arlington, Texas; daughters, Carolyn Gregory of Arlington, Texas, and Jenny Petree of Irving, Texas. She was adored by her eight grandchildren, Heather Petree, Eric Petree, Matthew Hill, Travis Hill, Sadie Strickland, Mollie Snapp-Myers, Maggie Bowers, and Cody Snapp; her 13 great-grandchildren were a source of joy. Frances loved her “adopted” children and grandchildren, and her many dear friends. 

A memorial will be held in the spring and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. 

Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com 

 Margie Joy (Mc L e l l a n ) Wentworth, beloved wife, mother, granny, great granny, aunt and dear friend, passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado on December 2, 2020 at 12:30 pm at the age of eighty-nine. Margie was born to Luke and Lora McLellan on November 18, 1931, in Hayworth, Oklahoma. 

She attended school in Hatfield, Arkansas. Her childhood was filled with love and daughter. 

Margie met her future husband, “Bob” Wentworth, while growing up together in the Potter community. Bob and Margie were married at her Grandpa Anderson’s home, near Mena Arkansas on September 18, 1948. After a short time living near Dallas, Texas, Margie and Bob moved to the San Joaquin Valley in California, where they raised their two children and Bob worked in the oil fields. Margie was an avid quilter and seamstress; making many dresses and costumes for Carol over the years and many beautiful quilts for her family. She loved to read books, volunteered at church and the area grade school, as well as the Cub Scout den mother and AA volunteer. 

Margie was extremely proud to have the distinction of being the first non-AA member in Kern County to serve as a crisis counselor, answering the AA crisis hotline in Kern County. Margie enjoyed laughing, always enjoyed a cup of coffee and was willing to go on an adventure in a moments notice. Attending the Indy 500, being allowed down in the pits, and meeting the drivers with her granddaughter, Lisa, was truly a dream come true! 

Margie is predeceased in death by her loving husband, Samuel “Bob” Robert Wentworth, her son, Samuel R. Wentworth Jr., her brothers, Everett and Clyde McLellan, her sister, Melissa Lorene Vert and great-granddaughter, Madison 

 Broadbent. Margie is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Carol Flowers and her son-in-law, Curtis Flowers of Fort Collins, CO. Her grandchildren: David, William (Kevin), Curt (Elly) Flowers, Lisa Broadbent, great-grandchildren: Andrew (Jordan), Jake, Zachary, Justin, Madalyn, Tatum, McKenzie, Liam and Aubrey, great-great grandchildren: Johnnie, Gypsy, Pyper, and Keon. 

Margie will be laid to rest in Gann at New Potter Cemetery near Mena, Arkansas, beside her husband and son. 

Services are under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Wilma E. Roberts was born in December 1927 and left this world after 92 years to rest with our Father, in heaven, on November 30th, 2020. She married Richard A.A. Roberts on June 14th, 1945. 

She lived a long and beautiful life, spreading joy and wisdom to everyone blessed to have known her. Wilma was an incredibly gifted pianist and loved singing praises to the Lord and sharing his Word to all who would listen. She always led by example, and what a glorious example she was. Wilma enjoyed participating in the Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant for several years, such a beauty inside and out. She was a long time member of the Mena First Assembly of God. The impact she had on the world will never be forgotten. To know her was to love her. 

Wilma is proceeded in death by her husband, Richard A. A. Roberts, sons, Freddie Sr., Rudy, and Kenny Roberts. 

She is survived by her son, Donny Roberts of Mena, daughter, Pamela Roberts Barron of Mena; grandchildren, Kimberly Young and husband, Jack, Hannah Barron, Freddie Jr., Scott, Terry, Ricky, Jason, Darrell, and Joshua Roberts; her siblings, Laverne Songue of Lufkin, Texas, Doris Sanford of Nacogdoches, Texas, Phillip Gersbach of Groveton, Texas; her honorary sisters and special friends, Lois Williams of Mena and Sue Penny of Mena Linda Warren of Acorn, who loved her dearly; twenty three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to list.

Graveside services will be Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Glenwood Cemetery in Groveton, Texas with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will be held at a later date for her friends and family in Mena. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. 

Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com 

Weldon Thomas Curtis, age 85, of Acorn, Arkansas passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on Sunday, August 18, 1935 to William Otha Curtis and Hildred Russell Curtis in Rising Star, Texas. 

Weldon was a man of great faith. He was a member of the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church where he served over 30 faithful years as a Deacon. He enjoyed ministering to the younger people while serving as a Sunday School teacher. Weldon loved the Lord and his family above all. He was married to the love of his life for 67 years. His children brought a great amount of joy to his life. Weldon was well known for being one of the best mechanics around. He began mechanic work while still in High School and continued the trade for over 70 years. He loved cars and took great pride in working on them. Weldon was a loving, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Myrel Curtis. 

Weldon is survived by his wife, Bettye Jane Curtis of Acorn; two sons, Tom Curtis and Mary of Mena, Arkansas, Lonnie Curtis and Sheila of Le Belle, Florida; two daughters, Peggy Russell and Leonard of Waldron, Arkansas, Barbara Williams and Billy Don of Mansfield, Arkansas; one brother, Eugene Curtis of Muskogee, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Frank Gibson and Sarah of Mena, Rebekah Curtis of Chesapeake, Virginia, Rachel Curtis of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Elisabeth Alva and Omri of Williamsburg, Virginia; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena with Brother Justin Leonard and Brother Frank Gibson officiating. Interment is to follow at the Concord Cemetery in Ink, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. 

Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com 

Velda Sue Duncan Penny age 78, of Mena, Arkansas, died Friday, December 4, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on Saturday, October 24, 1942 to William Carl Duncan and Minerva Rosibell McDaniel Duncan in Eufaula, Oklahoma. 

Velda was a Christian woman who devoted her life to caring for her family. She was a loving homemaker and had been married to the love of her life for 60 years. Velda treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as a grandmother. Velda enjoyed shopping any opportunity she had. Her favorite place to shop was the PCDC retail store. Her life was a living example of her favorite philosophy, “Always look to God for your strength”. Velda was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents. 

Velda is survived by her loving husband, Marvin D. Penny of Mena; two sons, Marvin R. Penny of Tennessee and Jerry Penny of Virginia; two daughters, Cynthia Bishop of Mena and Kathy Schlorer of Greenville, Texas; three brothers, Tommy Duncan of Davis, Oklahoma, Lloyd Duncan of Davis, Oklahoma and Jessie Duncan of Oklahoma; one sister, Rose Smith of Lubbock, Texas; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. 

There are no services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas 

Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com 

 Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Erlandson Cloud, age 56, of Mena, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on Monday, June 22, 1964 to Roy Leslie Erlandsen Jr. and Betty Lawson Thaxton Erlandsen in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. 

Cynthia was a loving woman and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her children were truly the highlight of her life. In addition to being a devoted and loving mother, Cynthia was a Pharmacist who cared deeply for each of her patrons. She previously worked as a Pharmacist at Mena Regional before being employed by Freedom Pharmacy. Earlier in her career she also worked as a Pharmacist at Acme in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania where she recieved the Acme Eagle Award for providing life-saving aid to a customer. She enjoyed nature and the beauty of the great outdoors. In her free time, Cynthia liked to go hiking. Cynthia was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Erlandsen. 

Cynthia is survived by her father, Roy Erlandsen Jr. of Mena; two sons, Chris Cloud of Mena and Casey Cloud of Mena; one daughter, Melissa Cloud of Mena; her brother, Roy Erlandsen III of Marietta, Georgia; her sister, Carol Cianfrone of Piscataway, New Jersey; four nieces, five nephews, one great niece and a host of other relatives and friends. 

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

Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com 

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Erlandson Cloud, age 56, of Mena, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on Monday, June 22, 1964 to Roy Leslie Erlandsen Jr. and Betty Lawson Thaxton Erlandsen in Saddle Brook, New Jersey.

Cynthia was a loving woman and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her children were truly the highlight of her life. In addition to being a devoted and loving mother, Cynthia was a Pharmacist who cared deeply for each of her patrons. She previously worked as a Pharmacist at Mena Regional before being employed by Freedom Pharmacy. Earlier in her career she also worked as a Pharmacist at Acme in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania where she received the Acme Eagle Award for providing life-saving aid to a customer. She enjoyed nature and the beauty of the great outdoors. In her free time, Cynthia liked to go hiking. Cynthia was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Erlandsen.

Cynthia is survived by her father, Roy Erlandsen Jr. of Mena; two sons, Chris Cloud of Mena and Casey Cloud of Mena; one daughter, Melissa Cloud of Mena; her brother, Roy Erlandsen III of Marietta, Georgia; her sister, Carol Cianfrone of Piscataway, New Jersey; four nieces, five nephews, one great niece and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Junita Josephine Krebbs, was born January 6, 1934 in Retrop OK and left this earth for her eternal life December 8, 2020.  She was the daughter of Joseph and Rosie Tilley Winfield. 

Junita is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles Krebbs, of Hatfield, daughter Rose/Jan King of Lubbock TX, Grand Daughters Sabrina/Fred Martin and Jamie/Thomas Stewart. Great Grand Children, Allyson and Jillian Martiin, Joshua and Michael Stewart. Brother Junior Winfield and sister-in-law Louise Murray. A host of nieces and nephews and special friends, Sandy and Monty Gray. Junita was preceeded in death by her two sons, Richard and Robin Krebbs. A memorial service will be December 10, 2:00pm at Plesant Grove Cemetary, Cove, AR. Memorials in her honor may be given to the Lubbock Christian Childrens Home, 4404 Idalou Rd. Lubbock, TX, 7940.

Norma Lee Lott, age 81, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born January 10, 1939 in Eagleton, Arkansas to the late Lucious Watson Moran and Nona Mae Jones Moran. Norma was a kitchen dietary aide at Mena Manor and the Mena Hospital for many years. She enjoyed the chance to watch the daily soap operas, Days of our lives being her favorite. Most of all, she adored her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed.

Norma is survived by her first husband, Bobby Lott of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Cathy Singleton and husband Steve of Mena, Arkansas, Jennifer Lott and Donna Hillin both of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Gary Singleton and wife Colby of Mena, Arkansas, Jason Singleton and wife Caroline of Mena, Arkansas, Jessica Beck and husband Bradley of Mena, Arkansas, Misty Allen and husband Wesley of Oklahoma, Aaron Whisenhunt of Mena, Arkansas, Bryce Hillin of Mena, Arkansas, Tiffany Lott Manely and Hope Lott both of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Yvonne Blakney of Little Rock, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a brother, and her grandson, Greg Singleton.

Graveside service will be Monday, December 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena with Brothers Troy Denton, Robert Lott and Cavin Rye officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Thomas (Tom) Junior Ortiz died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the age of 61 in Mena, Arkansas.

Tom is survived by his wife, Kristina Kenyon; children, MaKayla (mija), Mikel (Bubba), and Jacob (Peanut); his parents, Tomas and Mary Lee Ortiz; his siblings, David Ortiz, Steve Ortiz, Sylvia Ortiz, and Rebeca Guerra; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother John (Juanito).

Tom was born in Kyle, Texas on April 27, 1959 to Tomas and Mary Lee Ortiz. He graduated from Hays High School in 1977 (Go Rebs). He worded many years for Adolph’s Tire Shop, where he was known as ‘The Tire Guy’. To others, he simply knew his as ‘Crazy Tom.’ Tom was married to his wife for 22 years and was a devoted, loving father to their three children.

Tom had a gentle soul and a kind heart. He was known for his love of barbecuing, eclectic music and enjoyed dancing. He loved telling stories, laughing, and telling jokes. He has left his family with fond memories and countless stories that will last an eternity. Tom’s thoughtful and caring personality touched everyone and will be dearly missed.

His services are pending at this time with Los Angeles Funeral Home in San Marcos, Texas.

Bertha Mae Lawrence Milham Stiles, age 81, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Mena. She was born August 28, 1939 in Hatfield, Arkansas to the late Manassie and Ethel Lawrence. Bertha was a retail manager by profession. She loved spending time with her family and reading.

She is survived by her children, Terry Milham and wife Karin of Pasco, Washington, Lisa Fowler and husband Tommy of Mena, Arkansas, Tracy Higginbotham and husband Chris of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Michele Sparks and husband Marc of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; brothers, J.D. Lawrence of Oregon, Jerry Lawrence and wife Sally of Oregon, and Curtis Lawrence of Oregon; sister, Shirley Callahan and husband Birn of Oregon; grandchildren, Kristin Pruett, Lori Thiel, Stephen Milham, Matthew Fowler, Nathaniel Fowler, Amber Vicente, Amy Harrison, Dillon Chronister, and Blake Pinkston; twenty-four great-grandchildren.

Bertha is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, R.B. Lawrence; her sisters, Opal Smith, Ruby Lawrence, and Estelle Hensley; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Lawrence.

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Old Dallas Cemetery with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Pallbearers will be Terry Milham, Tommy Fowler, Marc Sparks, Matthew Fowler, Nathan Fowler, Stephen Milham, Dillon Chronister, and Blake Pinkston. Visitation is general.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Special thanks to Carla Tinbrook and staff at Peach Tree Assisted Living. Her hospice nurses Sadie Whorton, Linda Boggio, Chaplain Mark Lyle, and all the precious ladies that hand made gifts for Bertha, especially her aid, Emily Sanders. You are all angels to us.

Clarence Wiseman, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born on Friday, July 27, 1945 to George and Mary Wiseman in Steele, Missouri.

Clarence was of the Christian Faith and attended the Acorn Baptist Church. He always believed that if something was worth doing, it was worth doing right the first time. Clarence was a welder for much of his life and retired to Mena to farm. He enjoyed restoring vintage vehicles, and was quite talented at it. Clarence liked to go fishing on the lake and dove hunting. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Fort Worth, Texas. His kids and grandkids meant everything to him, and always guided his life. Clarence was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jim Wiseman and two sisters, Violet Wiseman, Sylvia Wiseman, Judy Wiseman.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Michelle Wiseman of Mena; four sons and two daughters in law, Ed and Cheryll Wiseman of Fort Worth, Texas, Justin and Taylor Wiseman of Washington, D.C., Taylor Wiseman of Mena and Bradley Wiseman of Kentucky; two daughters and sons in law, Ann Speigel and Mark Slayton of Oak Point, Texas and Ginger and Jody Sebastian of Arlington, Texas; four brothers, Winston Wiseman of Ennis, Texas, Tim Wiseman of Seattle, Washington, Jerry Wiseman of Seattle, Washington and Roy Wiseman of Texas; three sisters, Linda Wiseman of Eufaula, Oklahoma and Ruth Anderson of Seattle, Washington; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena with Brother Roger Bishop officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 18, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Trudy Sue Dugan West, age 80, of Mena, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Baptist Health in Fort Smith. She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1940 to Harley and Elizabeth Anderson Dugan in Eagleton, Oklahoma.

Trudy was a good Christian woman who attended the Assembly of God Church in Mena. She had a beautifully optimistic spirit and would often say not to worry about tomorrow. Trudy was a terrific cook. People loved her Hungarian Goulash, taco salad, cornbread, and fried chicken. She was very talented at embroidery and loved gospel music and old country like Jean Watson. She was a passionate Missionette, working diligently for the women’s ministry. Her daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren filled her life with joy and she cherished every moment spent with all of them. Trudy was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. West Sr.; one son, Glendol Gene Wilcox; five brothers, Joe Dugan, Doyle Dugan, Dale Dugan, Vandaley Dugan, and Theo Dugan.

Trudy is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Willis of Mena, and Debra Wilcox Marshall of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; one brother, Chester Dugan in Houston, Texas; one sister, Margie Smallwood of Mena; four grandchildren, Debra and Jeffrey Thoma of Mena, Vernon and Christina Wilcox of Mena, Damon and Tina Miller of Pryor, Oklahoma, and Randall and Nicole Miller of Pryor, Oklahoma; thirteen great grandchildren, Tristan Miller, Austin Miller, Emmary Miller, Ethan Miller, Eian Miller, Erika Miller, Brittany Dulaney, James Dulaney, Alexia Thoma, Suzanne Lawrence, Tiffany Lawrence, Destiny Thoma, and Mary Nell Thoma; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at the Cecil Chapel Cemetery in Vandervoort, Arkansas with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Visitation will be general during office hours at Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.Clarence was of the Christian Faith and attended the Acorn Baptist Church. 

Oscar Ollie Willborg age 93 passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. Ollie was born October 22, 1927 to Winford and Nell Willborg of Houston, Texas. He was married at age 18 to Cleta Lovan on November 26, 1945.  They had three children, Karen, born 1947, Mark, born 1948, and Carol, born 1949.

He had many difficult times.  Losing the fingers off his left hand in a hunting accident at age 9.  At age 20 losing his first child Karen at birth.  When he was 29, his wife Cleta began a long journey of illness.  Despite the many hardships he kept his Faith and worked hard to provide for his family and help others. He never talked religion or politics-he lived his beliefs by his Faith in Action – Treating others with Respect and Helping others.

He really enjoyed his years in law enforcement. He was always amazed at how many thanked him for treating them with Respect in every type of situation. His Faith in action again.
He enjoyed fishing with his family and would always get up early to prepare everything they would need.

He was preceded in death by Karen Willborg  (infant daughter), his parents, Winford and Nell Willborg,

the Love of his life, Cleta Willborg, his wife of 63 years and his sisters, Irene King and Joy Willborg. 

He is survived by his children Mark and Anita Willborg and Danny and Carol Miller;
grandchildren, John and Mandy Maddox,  Marcus and Heather Willborg,  Bobby and  Rhonda Willborg, Matt and Kay Maddox, Phil and Kacie Peek, Joshua and Jessica Miller, Dax and Rita Miller, Scarlett and Sam Evert, Jr.  and 24 great-grand children.
His message -by example not words- to his family would be to have great Faith in God and treat others with Respect and Kindness as he did his entire life.
In his last months at Peachtree Assisted Living even though he needed help in every way – he always thanked each one for every task they did for him and treated them with Respect and Kindness.
His message to his family is God First, Treat others well and life is not about you.

  His family wants to thank his caregivers Ralph, Melanie Emily and Jackie while at home and all the staff at Peachtree Assisted Living and Elite Hospice for the love and his excellent care.  

A graveside service was held Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Pine Ridge, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Peachtree Assisted Living and/or Elite Hospice.

Rick Foster, 62, of Mena, Arkansas, died on December 14, 2020 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

He was born on June 12, 1958 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Jerry and Wanda Foster.

If you met Rick for the first time, you instantly liked him. He made you feel comfortable, like an old friend. He was generous of himself, always thinking of and reaching out to others. Like his love for the Lord, he openly and unashamedly expressed a sincere warmth to all those around him. He was a loyal son to his parents for whom he cared deeply. He was a devoted employee who worked hard and was grateful for having a job with RCD Wearhouse that enabled him time to enjoy the things he loved. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting with all his deer camp buddies, camping and laketime with his wife whom he lovingly referred to as “LynnBell”, family and cooking. He was known for his famous deer poppers. His fun loving and humorous personality made you just want to be around him.

Rick was a blessing to everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him and he made a little part of their world a better place. He will be terribly missed and forever remembered for being a good Christian man who loved God, family, and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons, Sidney Foster and wife Amelia of Denver, Colorado, and Justin McKenzie of Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother, Stan Foster and wife Kandy, and Terry Foster; sisters, Shelia Hicks and husband Mike of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, and Charlotte Foster; sister-in-law, Gail Horn and husband Keith of Glenwood, Arkansas; father in law, Jesse Ramsey of Glenwood, Arkansas; a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, J.J. Ramsey; mother-in-law Bernice Ramsey.

Graveside service will be Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas with Bro. Steve Ellison officiating.

Visitation is general.

Pallbearers are Al Hadaway, Randy Pounds, Andy Brown, Clayton McMahon, Wayne Pate, Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson, Skip Smith, and Kevin Spurgin.

Honorary Pallbearers are Mena Regional ICU nursing staff, Salem Baptist Men’s Sunday School Class, and Rainbow Springs Hunting Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church or Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.

Arrangements under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Phillip David Williams, age 61, of Mena passed away November 10, 2020.

He was born December 28, 1958 in Arlington, Virginia to Don and Cora

Williams.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Wahkaunda Williams, his children,

grandchildren and many other family members.

A memorial birthday party will be held December 28, 2020 at 1pm at Big

Fork Community Center in Big Fork, Arkansas. All are invited to help

celebrate Phillip.

Junior Gibbons, age 85, of Houston, Texas, passed from this life on December 16, 2020 in Houston. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Umpire, Arkansas to Jessie and Susie Gibbons.

Junior was raised and lived in Hatton, Arkansas before moving to Houston. He was united in marriage to Emma Omalee Gibbons, the love of his life, for 55 years. Junior worked as a glass cutter for Binswanger Glass for over 45 years. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. After retiring in 1998, Junior and Omalee would load up their camper every year and pull their bass boat to De Queen Lake, where they would spend a month camping and fishing. He lived on Dr. Pepper and sweets! Junior loved spending time with
his family, he will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan Dockery and husband John of Katy, Texas; granddaughter Beth L. Dockery of Katy, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Junior is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Omalee Gibbons; his parents, Jessie and Susie Gibbons; son, Michael Loy Gibbons; granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Dockery; sisters, Irene Rutledge, and Lavalle Gilley; and brothers, Lee Gibbons, Olan Gibbons, and J.T. Gibbons.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will officiate under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home