Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2018
Robert Lee Skaggs
Robert Lee Skaggs (June 30, 1927-June 6, 2018): Professor Emeritus School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Elder First Presbyterian Church of Rogers, Arkansas, Graduate of Rogers High School Class of 1945, Navy Veteren, Husband of Betty Jean Hale Skaggs, Father of Roxanna, Jason, and Benton, Grandfather of Jennifer, Kathrine, Jake, Samantha and Erica, Great-Grandfather of nine. Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Teacher and Friend of many died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Wednesday, June 6th.
He asked us "to love and respect one another and to think of him walking in the woods with the birds and streams."
The service celebrating his life will held in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, Arkansas on Saturday, June 23rd at 4 pm. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests: The Morton Arboretum Development Dept, 4100 Illinois, Rt 53, Lisle, Illinois 60532. (www.mortonarbo.org) or The Pastor's Discretionary Fund, First Presbyterian Church, 1901 South 25th Street, Rogers, AR 72758.
Pearl Agnes Brumfield
Pearl Agnes Brumfield, 66, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Pearl was born September 25, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Dorothy Agnes (Hibbard) and John Morgan Pollard.
Pearl is survived by her adoring husband of 45 years, Robert Brumfield; Her children, Jennifer and William Luce of Aurora, Co; Robert and Jessica Brumfield, Janis and Steven George, Renee and Mark MacCabe, Morgan and Krystal Brumfield all of Northwest Arkansas and 16.5 grandchildren; and her siblings Mary (Derrick) Mumford of Little Rock, Ar and John (Wham) Pollard of Maumelle, Ar.
Pearl was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served three missions with her husband.
She shared her love of reading with those around her and was a light to her family.
Her grandchildren were precious to her.
The services will be held on Thursday, at the LDS Church in Centerton, Arkansas.
The viewing will begin at 9:30am, the service will be at 11am followed by a graveside service at the Bentonville Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.
Linda Marlene (Harper) Heathman
Linda Marlene (Harper) Heathman, 67, of Siloam Springs died at her residence on June 3rd.
She was born September 2, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Lavina and Rev. Donald Harper.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Linda is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gary Heathman, one son; Charles Heathman and his wife Devon, of Siloam Springs, two daughters; Gayla Reid and her husband Keegan, of Siloam Springs, Traci Shropshire and her husband Joseph, of Wichita, Kansas, one brother; Dennis Harper and his wife Theresa, Kansas, three sisters; Nancy Cloyd and her husband Roger, of Nebraska, Carol Small and her husband Dale, of Kansas, Ruth Cooper and her husband Lonnie, of Kansas, seven grandchildren and numerous friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611.
Or online: https://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/LindaHarperHeathman/
Adalynn Joy Sooter
Adalynn Joy Sooter, 4, of Rogers joined her heavenly Father on June 3, 2018.
She was born April 28, 2014 in Johnson, Arkansas the daughter of Chandra and Matt Sooter.
Addy loved princesses, shopping, dancing, and singing.
She loved being outdoors and playing with animals.
Addy enjoyed spending time with big brother, listening to him read books and playing games.
She was a very joyful little girl who brought an infectious happiness wherever she went.
She was strong and determined and fought with so much grace. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents.
Addy is survived by her parents; Chandra and Matt Sooter, one brother; Jackson Sooter, maternal grandparents; Don and Christy Cole, paternal grandparents; Ann and Greg Sooter, and a host of loving friends and family.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 8th from 5 to 7pm at First Baptist Church Rogers, Pleasant Grove campus.
A celebration of Addy’s life will be held Saturday, June 9th at 2pm at First Baptist Church Rogers, Pleasant Grove campus.
The family requests that donations be made to the Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas, or the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Gail Ann Allen
Gail Ann Allen, 61, of Bentonville died May 31st at her residence.
She was born October 9, 1956 in Michigan to Rose and Alex Csereszyne.
Gail is survived by: daughter; Sarah (Dan) Dancer, grandsons; Caden and Seth, and a host of friends and family.
