December 2, 1906 in Brownington, MO. Preceded in death by husband Doss H. Beaver, parents George W. Swopes, II and Emma Ann King Swopes, five brothers; Bart, Vernon, Virgil, Vester, and Luther Swopes and four sisters; Wanda Brown, Grace Shoemaker, Clora Kercheval and Minnie Beaver.
Mabel was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, AR and was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, although not active at the time of her death. She was retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital. She will be missed by many friends as well as numerous nieces and nephews, who were blessed by having her in their lives.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 19, 2003 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20, 2003 at 10:30 AM in the Farmington Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Pete Kimball officiating. Burial will follow in Farmington Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Kevin Michl
Mr. Kevin K.C. Michl, 46 of West Fork, AR passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2003 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born November 24, 1956 in Sacramento, CA to Thomas George and LaRae A. (Kesler) Michl. He was a computer lab technician at the University of Arkansas Walton School of Business.
He is survived by his parents of Booneville, AR, wife Su S. Sedgman-Michl, and three sisters; Mary A. Michl of Chicago, IL, Nichole T. Michl of Manhatten, New York, Kim T. Dai of Fort Smith, AR.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Private memorial service will be held.
Donald Dale Slaughter
Donald Dale Slaughter, 91, 0f Springdale, Arkansas, died Wednesday November 12, 2003 at his home.
He was born December 8, 1911 in Independence, Iowa the son of Charles and rose Slaughter.
Mr. Slaughter marriage Lois Sayles on October 28, 1939. They lived in Decorah, Iowa for twenty years where Dale was a manager of an independent oil company.
The couple moved to Fayetteville in 1959 and owned and operated the Motor Lodge Motel in Fayetteville. Dale worked as an accountant for Steele Canning Company and on retirement moved to Springdale.
Dale volunteered at the Bread of Life. He was an avid fisherman and hunter all of his life.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years Lois Slaughter of the home, two daughters, Marsha Allen of Broomfield, Colorado and Linda Dykes of Arlington, Texas, one son Bob Slaughter of Copan, Oklahoma. Six grandchildren, Major Mark Allen, USAF, Greg Allen of Aurora, Colorado, Kimberly Frydrychowicz of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Stacey Slaughter of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Melissa Slaughter of Dewey, Oklahoma and Alec Slaughter of Copan, Oklahoma.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com .
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday November 17, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church of Springdale, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to the Washington Regional Medical Center Hospice and the 1st United Methodist Church of Springdale, Arkansas.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Helen Corrine Baker
Our beloved wife and mother Helen Corrine Harris Baker departed this life in her home on November 14, 2003 of a Heart Disease at the age 76. She was born February 20, 1927 in Watts, Oklahoma the daughter of Elmer and Beulah Harris.
Helen taught school in a one-room schoolhouse in Mineral Springs for two years and one year at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Then she taught soldiers in Germany for two years. She was a cook at the Fayetteville Country Club for two years in 1970 to 1971, then at the Sigma Nu House for six years. She loved cooking, fishing and was devoted to her family.
She is survived by her husband, Waymon Baker of the home, two daughters, Nell Waydine Baker of Westville, Oklahoma, and Jerilyn Sue Baker of West Fork, Arkansas, ten grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, a sister, Janelle Spencer of Arizona.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gweuda Ann Varner, one sister, Nadine Whitehouse, two brothers, Adron Harris an Clint Harris.
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at the Unity Freewill Baptist Church near West Fork, with Rev. Randy Burris and Brian Bowerman officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM till 9:00 PM Monday, November 17, 2003, with the family-receiving friends from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM.
To Sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Patricia Hollingsworth Donohue
Mrs. Patricia Hollingsworth Donohue, 52 year old beloved wife and mother passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2003 Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1951 in McCook, NE to John Robert and Barbara (Davis) Hollingsworth. She was employed in the marketing department for Procter & Gamble, and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.
She is survived by her husband; Stephen Frank Donohue, three daughters; Katherine Elizabeth Donohue, Laura Elizabeth Donohue, Margaret Emily Donohue all of Fayetteville, Her mother Barbara Davis Hollingsworth of Fairfield, PA, three sisters; Jeanne Hollingsworth of Lincolnville, ME, Mary Hollingsworth of Redding, MA, Elizabeth Rigby of Norcross, GA, and one brother; Robert Hollingsworth of Fairfield, PA.
Visitation will be Friday, November 21, 2003 from noon until 9:00 P.M. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 10:00 AM in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville with The Reverend Bill Stroop officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Lola B. Ramsey
Mrs. Lola B. Ramsey, 82 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003 in Fayetteville. She was born February 12, 1921 in Lewistown, MO to D.T. and Florence (Hetzler) Burford. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota, a national sorority for teachers; Phi Delta Kappa, a professional fraternity in education; and a Methodist.
Her husband Irvin L. Ramsey preceded her in death.
One sister; Ruby Conover of Oroville, CA, one son; Dale K Ramsey and his wife Therese Ramsey of Overland Park, KS, and two grandchildren; Lisa Diane and Tyler Joseph Ramsey both of Overland Park, KS survive her.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2003 in Nelson-Berna Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 3:00 PM in Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor C.H. Doss officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Avnish Piyush Patel
Avnish Patel, 17 of Springdale, AR passed away Thursday, November 27 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born May 7, 1986 in Bombay, India to Piyush R. and Lata P. (Manu) Patel. He was a senior at Fayetteville High School.
He is survived by his parents of Springdale, AR, two brothers; Nipul and Avkash Patel both of Springdale, AR, his paternal grandmother; Sitaben Patel of California, and his maternal grandparents; Mr. And Mrs. Manu K. Krushiker of Springdale, AR.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 28 at 1:30 PM in Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow.
Memorials may be made to the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club.
William David (Bill) Tuck
Mr. William David Tuck (Bill), 90 of Fayetteville, AR passed to eternal life Wednesday, November 26, 2003 in Fayetteville. He was born August 13, 1913 in Fayetteville, AR to Charles David and Mary Lucinda (Hutchinson) Tuck.
He retired after 43 years from Frisco Railroad where he was a switchman. He enjoyed coonhunting and the outdoors. He lived in the area all his life. He was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his wives Mattie Davis Tuck and Martha Davis Cartwright Tuck, his daughter Betty Tuck Embrey Walden and son-in-law Roy Walden.
Survivors include two sons; Bill Tuck and wife Rosie of Fayetteville, AR, Charles Tuck and wife Beverly of Lincoln, AR, two brothers; Lee Tuck of Fayetteville, AR, Ike Tuck of Rogers, two sisters; Ruth Tunstill of Fayetteville, AR, Agnes Groharing of New Port Beach, CA, six grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 30, 2003 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 1, 2003 at Buckner Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Rev. Larry Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Buckner Cemetery.
Carol Schlund
Carol Schlund, 66, of Springdale, Arkansas died, Friday November 28, 2003 in Springdale. She was born December 14, 1936 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Viola VanScoy VanCamp. She was a homemaker and in Telephone Sales Service and formally of Harrisonville, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband; Albert G. Schlund Jr., of Springdale, Arkansas, two sons, Clifford Schlund of Huntsville, Arkansas, Allen Schlund of Tennessee, two daughters; Alecia Schlund of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Elaine Schlund of Tennessee, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation will be 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm, Monday, December 1, 2003 at the funeral home.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Billie J. Ingram
Mrs. Billie J. Ingram, 76 of Prairie Grove, AR passed away Saturday, December 6, 2003 in Fayetteville, AR. She was born January 16, 1927 in Newark, AR to Harm Karsey and Ola Oletha (Garner) Sutterfield. She was retired from Wyatt?s Cafeteria and a homemaker.
She is survived by three sons; Billy Ingram of Springdale, AR, Ed Ingram of Fayetteville, AR, Russell Ingram of Littleton, CO, two daughters; Carol Hamby of Prairie Grove, AR, Kay Miller of Swifton, AR, one sister; Geneva Williams of Wichita, KS, one brother; Jim Sutterfield of Arlington, TX, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2003 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with the family present to greet friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with Pastor C.H. Doss officiating. Burial will follow in Bluff Cemetery,
