FAYETTEVILLE

FAYETTEVILLE — Helen Marie Baxter, 99, died Nov. 2, 2009, in Fayetteville.

She was born Dec. 9, 1909, in Longs, Colo., to Grover Willis and Edith Mae Marrs Willis. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Methodist.

A private burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fayetteville.

Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

Danny Byron Mulhollen, 67, died Nov. 2, 2009, in Fayetteville.

He was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Missouri to Bill and Lena Crafton. He had lived in Northwest Arkansas for six years after moving from Jonesboro.

Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Pearrow and husband Mark of Dedham, Mass., and Kristi Waddell and husband Chad of Jonesboro; and four grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements were by Epting Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

SPRINGDALE

Robert “Bob” Duane Bridgewater, 51, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.

He was born Sept. 3, 1958, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Richard Rowland and Karen Lee Hollowell Bridgewater.

Bob owned and operated Bridgewater Exterior Design. He also won several awards associated with his business.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Bridgewater of the home, to whom he was married Dec. 2, 1985; two sons, Ethan Bridgewater of Springdale and Cody Bridgewater of the home; one daughter, Alicia Bridgewater Johnston and husband Jordan of Garden City, Kan.; two brothers, Randy Bridgewater of Edgerton, Kan., and Mitch Bridgewater of Ottawa, Kan.; one sister, Missy Friesen of Inman, Kan.; four grandchildren, Millie Johnston, Koehn and Elias Johnston and Kaeden Johnston.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 92 Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.siscofuneral.com.

- Paid

Lenora (Euper) Struebing, 95, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at The Maples in Springdale.

She was born Oct. 3, 1914, at her home in Fort Smith. She was the daughter of Frank R. and Jessie L. (Barr) Euper.

She was married to Donald M. Struebing on Feb. 5, 1944. He preceded her in death in March 1987. They were lifelong residents of Springdale and members of Salem Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Mildred Euper Dick, Dorothy Euper Kelley, Jessie Euper Stephens and Frank Euper Jr.

She is survived by her son, Donald M. Struebing Jr. and wife Jan of Springdale; daughter, Mary Carol Goodson and husband William of Harrison; daughter, Kathryn L. Blaylock of Clayton, N.C.; three grandchildren, Don Struebing III and wife Katie of Springdale, Wade Struebing of Springdale and Michael Goodson and wife Leslie of Bradenton, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Sam and Jack Struebing, both of Springdale, Grant and Connor Goodson, both of Bradenton, Fla.; and one sister, Mary Nell Euper of Fort Smith.

Cremation was arranged by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church in Springdale. Cremains will be interred at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Springdale in a private family service.

Family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers to Salem Lutheran Church, Springdale.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.nelsonberna.com.

- Paid

HUNTSVILLE

Christine Dorsey Hallam, 76, died Oct. 31, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.

She was born May 6, 1933, in Kingston to George Henderson and E◊e Marie Jones Dorsey. She was a homemaker, a member of Christ Lighthouse Church in Huntsville and was active in the Madison County Senior Activity Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Louis Hallam.

Survivors include a son, Kim L. Hallam and wife Rhonda of Fayetteville; and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville.

Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.

Mary Lou Scott, 82, died Nov. 1, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.

She was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Springfi eld, Mo., the daughter of William Marshall and Bernice L.Woolridge Pickering. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield and attended Drury University in Springfield. She was the widow of James Robert Scott who preceded her in death on June 3, 2008. She and her husband owned and operated Scott’s Family Center in Huntsville for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Huntsville and a former member of the Huntsville Friendship Club. She enjoyed quilting.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Patsy Scott of Huntsville, and Sam and Mitzi Scott of Rogers; one brother and sister-in-law, William “Bill” and Dorothy Pickering of Ozark, Mo.; three grandson and g randdaughters-in-law, Tom and Amber Scott of Huntsville, Jay and Danae Scott of Colcord, Okla., and David and Elizabeth Scott of Fayetteville; one granddaughter, Kathleen Scott of Rogers; and one greatgrandson, Mason James Scott of Colcord, Okla.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Huntsville with the Rev. Brad Owens and the Rev. Bill Banks officiating. Internment will be in the Huntsville Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tom Scott, Jay Scott, David Scott, Don Bohannon, Dean McChristian and Wayne Hurt.

Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.

- Paid

ROGERS

Ronald Bryan Stover, 45, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Circle of LifeSpringdale.

He was born Oct. 10, 1964, in Munice, Ind., to James Ronald Stover and Ann D. Stover.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Cecil Stover; and his maternal grandparents, Edgar and Veachel Livingston, all of Livingston, Tenn.

Survivors include his daughter, Bryanna Stover of Rogers; his parents of Rogers; two brothers, Kevin Stover of Michigan and Greg Stover and wife, Dawn, and nephews, Paxton and Parker, of Springdale; his paternal grandmother, Clarice Stover of Tennessee; uncles, Robert Stover of Houston and Richard, Ray and Russell Stover of Tennessee; three aunts, Reba Johnson, Ruby Jenkins and Rhonda Walker of Tennessee; and numerous cousins.

Bryan enjoyed life to thefullest and spent much of his free time boating and fishing. He loved all outdoor activities. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1983 where he participated in football. But his most enjoyable times were spent with the greatest love of his life, his daughter Bryanna. Family vacations during the summer were especially loved by them both.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor John Barclay officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in honor of Ronald Bryan Stover to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.

Online condolences may be made at stockdalefuneral.com.

- Paid

MAYFIELD

Dale Andrew Miller, 77, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Dry Fork to Nathan Riley and Ona Mae Taylor Miller. He was a farmer and a member of the Mayfield Community Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanie Miller; two sons, Gilbert Dale Miller and Nathan Jesse Miller and wife Liz, all of Mayfield; three brothers, Harold Junior Miller of Springdale; three sisters, Lorene Vanderhoof, Helen Vanderhoof and Ruby Hill, all of Springdale; a granddaughter.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville.

Burial will be in the Lower Campground Cemetery.

CARROLTON, Texas

Joyce Setty, 81, formerly of Springdale died Oct. 31, 2009, inCarrollton, Texas.

She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Lometa, Texas, to William Ernest and Mary JoyceBlack. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Springdale and the UMV as well as the Garden Club. She was former owner of Home Furniture Co. in Lampasas, Texas. She was a big supporter of the Arts Center of the Ozarks.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold A. Tharp and Eugene W. Setty; one brother, Lane Black; and one stepdaughter, JoAnn Setty Dupree.

She is survived by two sons, David Rutty and wifeJudy of Double Oak, Texas, and Mike Setty and wife, Barbara, of Mount Pleasant, Texas; four daughters, Ci ndy Kalinowski and husband Chris of Springdale, Teresa Matthews and husband Chuck of Henderson, Nev., Sherry Witcher of Lampasas, Texas, and Tammy Utley and husband, Bill, of Pontiac, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; and 22 greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale with the Rev. Judy VanHoose officiating. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Foundation Fund, 206 W. Johnson, Springdale, AR 72764.

Online condolences may be made at www.siscofuneral.com.

- Paid

GROVE, OKLA.

Edward W. Kirchberg, 87, formerly of Springdale, died Nov. 2, 2009, at the Veterans Medical Center in Fayetteville.

He was born May 7, 1922, in Keiler, Wis., to Edward William and Viola Lakeman Kirchberg. He was a Catholic and was a former owner of Bertha & Ed’s Restaurant and Tavern in Potasi, Wis. He served in the Navy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Kirchberg; one grandson and one great-grandson.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Miller of Aurora, Ill., and Al Kirchberg of Rogers; a daughter, Joan Miller of Monroe, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

No visitation is scheduled.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Wilson Cemetery in Springdale, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

TULSA, OKLA.

Verniece Emily Swonger, 96, formerly of West Fork, died peacefullyin her home Monday, Nov. 2, 2009.

She was born April 5, 1 9 1 3 , i n Patton, Mo., the daughter of James EppsLee and Octavia Josephine Schrum.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children and husband of 50 years, Frank S. Crawford Sr.; and a son, Joe Lee Crawford. She was married to Loyd Swonger for nine years before his passing in 1997.

She is survived by three sons, Frank Stewart Crawford Jr. of West Fork, Steven Karl Crawford of Parkhill, Okla., and George Emerson Crawford of Fayetteville; a daughter, Rosalee Dean Kelley of Tulsa, Okla.;

11 grandchildren, Shane, Krista, Joey, Lisa, Steven Jr., Kelly, Cindy, Kerry, Erica Lee, Joel David and Frank; 11 great-grandchildren, Mason, Brandon, Ryan, Timothy, Charlie, Patrick, Karlen, Steven III, A.J., Cameron, Amber Dawn, Micah, Jonathan, Stokton, Tolkein Joelee, Sha◊er, Phoenix and Cody; and two great-greatgrandchildren, Savannah Grace and Lilly.

Verniece was a homemaker as well as a member of Christ Fellowship in Tulsa, Okla. She is best remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ and beautiful singing voice, her laughter, her courage and her crosswords.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Moore’s Chapel.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mineral Springs Cemetery in West Fork, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel, with the Rev. Ted Doke officiating.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

- Paid

WEST FORK

James W. Pershall, 79, died Oct. 31, 2009 in West Fork. He wasborn March 20, 1930, in Evansville to Jim Platt andKatie Copeland Pershall.

He retired from the Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; three children, Linda Ruble Ralston, Terry Ruble and Gary Ruble;

two sisters, Joy Gullett and Cheryl Pettit, both of Prairie Grove; three brothers, Gerald Pershall of Prairie Grove, Royce Pershall of Lincoln and Wendell Pershall of Morrow; three grandchildren; a greatgrandchild.

No services are planned.

Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Beard’s Chapel and Crematory of Fayetteville.

News, Pages 2 on 11/04/2009

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