Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Rhonda Jo Harper
Mrs. Rhonda Jo Harper, 44 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in Crawford County, AR. She was born May 7, 1959 in Corpus Christi, TX to James L. and Lilly F. (Goodman) Harper. She was a hairdresser.
She is survived by her mother; Lilly F. Goodman of Fayetteville, AR, her father; James L. Harper of Huntington, TX, two sons; Michael McDaniel of Rogers, AR, Robbie McDaniel of Lemoore, CA, one brother Terry Harper of Fayetteville, AR and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 2:00 PM in Nelson-Berna Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tom Frase officiating. Private burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Memorials may be made to the Battered Women's Shelter P.O. Box 1923 Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Ruth Getty
Ruth Getty, 102 of Springdale, Arkansas died, Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at Holland West Nursing Center in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born July 28, 1901 in Barton, Maryland to John and Monira Phillips. She was retired from Mead Westvaco Paper Company after 27 years. She was a 1920 graduate of Barton High School, Barton, Maryland. She was a long time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Piedmont, West Virginia. She moved to Arkansas in 1997.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wilmot Getty in 1970 and John R. Zais in 1952.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Lou Baldwin of Nitro, West Virginia, Joann Hall of Springdale, Arkansas, five grandchildren, Pamela Drew of San Diego, California, Mark Baldwin of Waveland, Mississippi, Pamela Jo Whiteley of Springdale, Arkansas, Debbie DuMond of Springdale, Arkansas, Elaine Lahay of Springdale, Arkansas, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Clyde Bridges
Mr. Clyde Bridges, 92 of Springdale, AR passed away Friday, December 12, 2003 in his home. He was born May 4, 1911 in Monroe, OK to James Ira and Mary Elizabeth (Gober) Bridges.
Mr. Bridges was the retired owner and operator of Bridges Keyboard Center of Fayetteville, former Skelly Oil Company Distributor for Northwest Arkansas, a member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville, AR, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
His first wife of 37 years Donna Bridges and his daughter Evelyn Ruth Hess preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Maxine Bridges, one daughter; Phyllis Dean and her husband Jerry of Alma, AR, two sons; Jim Sitton and wife Joann of Ronoak, VA, Richard Sitton and wife Connie of Tulsa, OK, son-in-law William E. "Bill" Hess of Van Buren, AR, ten grandchildren; Tim Hess and Jeanne Papet both of Fort Smith, AR, Joanna Hicks of Andrews AFB, Maryland, Amanda Khochareun of Harrisonburg, VA, Todd Sitton of Tulsa, OK, Steve, Mark and David Dean of Alma, AR, Donna Stillwell of Alma, AR, and Micah Dean of Springdale, AR., and twelve great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, December 15, 2003 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home from noon until 9:00 PM with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with Reverend Joshua Wisdom officiating. Entombment will follow in Fairview Memorials Gardens in Fayetteville.
Pallbearers will be Monte Wilson, John Wisdom, Harold Hayden, Rick Taylor, John Beaty, Chris Beaty.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Beaty, Morris Clarkson, Dr. Carson Hayden, Bob Post, and Bill Finley.
Lisa Marie Galdamez
Lisa Marie Galdamez, 31, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born March 18, 1972 in Harvey, Illinois the daughter of Ted James Willman, Sr., and Valerie Donavon Willman. She was a graduate of Eureka Springs High School and Hyles-Anderson College from 1990 to 1993 with a minor in music education. She worked for the Arvest Bank Group from May 1997 till January 2000, Carroll County Department of Health from May 2000 to May 2002 and the Washinton Regional Medical Center from May 2002 to January 2003. She was Member of the Hispanic Women?s Organization of Arkansas (HWOA), member two years, Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee, Hispanic Women?s Conference planning committee, Scholarship committee, Business and Professional Women?s Organization International, Officer two years and a member for four years.
She is survived by her husband, Antonio Galdamez, two children, Melani` Galdamez and Antonio Frederick Galdamez, mother, Valerie Willman, father, Ted James Willman, Sr., two brothers, Ted James Willman, Jr., Brett Willman, sister, Gina Willman and her grandparents, Fred and Mary Jane Willman.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2003 at the Holiday Island Baptist Chapel, 14 Stateline Drive, Holiday Island, Arkansas with Pastor Vernon Payne officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lisa Marie Galdamez Memorial Fund in care of the 1st National Bank of Springdale, 100 West Emma, Springdale, Arkansas 72764-account number #171604924.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Dola V. Kelley
Mrs. Dola V. Kelley, 80 of Farmington, AR passed away Saturday, March 1, 2003 in her home. She was born October 11, 1922 in Story, AR to Dewey and Nellie (Reed) Qualls. She was a homemaker and a faithful minister's wife and a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Springdale, AR.
Her husband Rev. James Coyle Kelley preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons; Russ Kelley of Fayetteville, AR, Ron Kelley of Houston, TX, two brothers O.C. Qualls and J.O. Qualls both of Hot Springs, AR, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, March 3, 2003 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, AR.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Thelma Mullins
Mrs. Thelma D. Mullins, 89 of Springdale, AR passed away Saturday, March1, 2003 in Springdale. She was born August 16, 1913 in Spanish Fort, TX to Bill and Alice (Pickens) Cain. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Four daughters; Gloria Arnce of Indio, CA, Penelope Garner of Springdale, AR, Pat Simmons of Springdale, AR, Wanda Worshin of Duncan, OK, one son; Billy Jack Mullins of Gadsden, AL, two brothers; Bud and Jack Cain both of Wilson, OK, two sisters; Edith Vernon and Dove Fowler both of Wilson, OK, fifteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren survive her.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Gladys Lillian Chapman
Mrs. Gladys Lillian Chapman, 78 of Lowell, AR passed away Wednesday March 12, 2003 in Lowell, AR. She was born May 1, 1924 in Lincoln, NE to Charles and Ruth (Finley) Volz. Mrs. Chapman was marriage to Roy D. Chapman on January 18, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. After the war they returned to Lincoln and raised their two sons.
Roy passed away in September 1982. After his death Gladys moved to Antigo, Wisconsin in 1988 and then Lowell, Arkansas in March 2000.
She is survived by her two sons; Roy D. Chapman, Jr (wife Billie) of Lowell, AR, Leon C. Chapman (Wife Cindy) of Norfolk, NE, a sister-in-law Esther Sandlin (Husband Gene) of Sparks, NV, four grandchildren; Toby Chapman of Lincolnm NE, Tammy L. Chapman of Gentry, AR, Mindy Jo Chapman of Norfolk, NE, Ryan J. Chapman of Sioux City, IA, three great grandchildren; Cody,kayla,and Kelsi Chapman of Lincoln, NE, her step family of Osseo, WI and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 17, 2003 at 11:00 AM in Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Lincoln, NE
Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 610 E. Emma Springdale, AR 72764.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, AR.
James Russell Thornberry
Mr. James Russell Thornberry, 72 of St. Paul, AR passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2003 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born February 3, 1931 in Lincoln, AR to Fred James and Frankie (Southerland) Thornberry.
He was a Retired Navy Veteran of both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. After his retirement from the military he was a tech writer in the computer industry. He also served as Mayor of St. Paul for two terms and former owner and operator of the St. Paul Corner Store.
He is survived by his longtime companion Lucille Powell of the home, a aunt; Zora Johnson of Carlisle, AR, and several cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 16, 2003 from 1:00 PM till 5:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 17, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville with Rev. Phil Misenheimer officiating. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Richard L. Hoyt Sr.,
Richard L. "Dick" Hoyt Sr.,
Captain Richard L Hoyt Sr., U.S. Army (Ret), passed away September 5, 2005 after a long and eventful life. "Dick", as he was known, was born in Houston, Texas, June 20th, 1911 son of John Franklin and Susie Ella (Hall) Hoyt.
He is survived by seven children; Dr. Richard Dodge-Hoyt of Gulfport, MS, Mrs. Suanne Demo of Henderson NV, Don Allen Hoyt of Litchfield MI, Gerald Hoyt of New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Sue Ella Harmeier of Tomball, TX, Richard L. "Rick" Hoyt Jr., of Fayetteville AR, John Hoyt of Easley, SC, one brother, Elmer "Tiny" Hoyt of East Bernard, TX, three sisters, Lilydee Grothe of Houston, TX, Ellen Darnell, Splendora, TX, Sarah Taylor, Grangerland, TX, sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Violet in 1997 and one brother; Clifford Hoyt.
His military career commenced with a private military boy?s school in Portland, Oregon in 1925. At age 15 he joined the Oregon National Guard, and at age 16 joined the U.S. Navy, where he was a radio operator. He also served one enlistment in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1936-1939, and joined the U.S. Army in 1940, from which he retired in 1960 and settled in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Between enlistments he served in the National Guard of Arizona, California, and Texas.
In 1970 he founded an association of former members of his WW II army unit, the 11th Airborne Division, which fought in New Guinea and the Philippines, and were the first American troops to land in Japan after the end of WW II. The association has 4,000 living members and 16 chapters around the U.S. He also founded the 11th Airborne newspaper, "The Voice of the Angels", and served as editor of the paper for over twenty years and was webmaster of the association's website until his death. They hold annual reunions in various locations. Dick was a paratrooper and a glider-trooper. He earned his first Campaign Medal (Second Nicaraguan Campaign) in 1930, where he was a Navy radio operator assigned to the Marine Landing Force who landed at Corinto, Nicaragua, to protect American lives and property during a revolution there. In WW II several more campaigns followed, and he received the Army Commendation Medal for rescuing fellow troopers from a fatal glider crash, in which he was also severely injured.
After retirement from the Army, Dick took advantage of the G.I. Bill, and started college at the University of Arkansas, as a 49 year old Freshman, majoring in Business Administration, which was of considerable help when he and his wife Violet opened their restaurant, "Suzie Wong's Rice Bowl", that they operated from 1963 to 1985.
At the same time Dick became a police officer, first as a Deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Department, and later with the Johnson Police Department. He retired from the Johnson Police Department in 1985 as Chief of Police.
Using his experience as military police and local law enforcement he established the private investigation firm of Sequoyah Investigations.
Dick was a member of the Sequoyah Kiwanis Club for 25 years, and served as Civil Defense Director of Washington County 1961-1963, and was a member of the Arkansas Restaurant Hospitality Board of Directors for several years.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Scimitar Temple Shriners of Little Rock from 1970. He was a Shrine Clown for over 30 years, and participated in all the parades in Northwest Arkansas and entertained at schools and hospitals. He also was awarded the honor of "oldest" Shrine clown in the region and nation for many years.
Dick participated each year for the last several years in the Senior Olympics in Harrison, Arkansas and at least one year in the national event. He won several gold, bronze and silver medals in his competitions.
He was a supporter of the Fayetteville Senior Citizens Center and the Fayetteville Public Library.
He was a member of the Razorback chapter of the Good Sam?s motor home club and was an avid ham radio operator where he held the call sign "W5RIT" and enjoyed "County hunting". Thanks to his extensive genealogy research he was able to discover many links to the family's history. He was proud of his family, the police, and the military and could remember every detail of every story from 90 years ago. We won?t forget him either.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Falknor officiating. Burial will follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with Masonic burial rights followed by Police honor guards. Pallbearers will be Dallas Hoyt, Jared Hoyt, Jackson Hoyt, Michael Benson, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder and Johnson Police Chief Vernon Sisemore. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Northwest Arkansas Shrine Clowns, all area Police Officers, Eldon Roberts, Ron Johnson, Members of the 11th Airborne Association and Fayetteville Police Chief Frank Johnson.
Memorials may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital or the Fayetteville Senior Center.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2005, with the family-receiving friends from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home of Fayetteville.
