Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2017
Mary Corinne Carroll
Mary Corinne Carroll, 79, of Fayetteville died April 14, 2017. She was born September 12, 1937 in Beebe, Ark. to the late Kenneth Earl Lea and Christine Anabel Beckham.
After an early childhood in Arkansas, Kansas, and Michigan, she attended public schools in Fort Smith followed by professional training at Sparks School of Nursing. She worked many years as a registered nurse in New Orleans, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville. Her career ranged from providing patient care to serving as a nursing instructor to its conclusion as a director of nursing. She was active many years supporting her sons’ pursuits, was an avid reader, a lover of films, fishing, and the outdoors, and was insatiably curious. She was a proud mother and grandmother.
She is survived by son Ken Carroll and his wife Lisa of Jonesboro, Ark., and son Chris Carroll and his wife Mary Beth and granddaughters Sarah Harper and Lindsey Lee of Brentwood, Tenn. She was preceded in death by husband James Richard Carroll on Feb. 2, 2013.
Private services will be held by the immediate family.
Bruce Anthony Claude Cararas
Bruce Anthony Claude Cararas, 83, of Bentonville died April 12. He was born December 4, 1933 in New Orleans, LA. He moved to Bentonville, AR in 1977.
He worked for Walmart, and after retirement, he volunteered at Helping Hands. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps during the Korean War and earned the title of Buck Sergeant. Bruce was the recipient of numerous awards including The President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award, given to him by President George W. Bush, the Governor’s Volunteer Excellence Award from Governor Mike Huckabee, many awards from Helping Hands and from donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Norma Lee Cararas, daughter, Merrilee Jean Spradling and daughter, Terri Lane Helt.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherryl Munden, 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
He was not only an asset to the community in which he lived, but a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
There will be a memorial service at a later date to be announced.
Florence Edith Dzialo
Florence Edith Dzialo, 91, of Bella Vista died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at a local skilled care center. She was born May 1, 1925 in Connecticut.
She was a teacher’s aide for many years.
Survivors include her family and friends.
William R Fleener
William R Fleener, born on Sept 16, 1932 (84 years old), arrived in heaven on April 9, 2017.
Bill was born in Toledo, Ohio, raised his family in Saginaw, Mi., and retired in Rogers. He loved the lord and his family. Bill was a Navy veteran and served in the Korean War.
Bill leaves behind his wife Joan (married 60 years) and his three children, two sons (Bill and wife Dianne & Rob and wife Debbie) and a daughter (Christine and husband Richard). Bill had 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
He had a great sense of humor and when asked what he wanted in his obituary, he responded “Gone”!
Private service. Please consider a gift to “Circle of Life Hospice”.
David Wayne Perkins
David Wayne Perkins, 55, of Fayetteville died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1962 in Mansfield, Texas.
He was preceded in death by: his father and two brothers; Charles and James.
Survivors include: his wife; Kema Perkins, of Fayetteville his mother, Mary F. Perkins, two sons; Samuel Molnar, of Fayetteville, Jeffrey Molnar, of Wesley, two daughters; Abby Molnar, of Fayetteville, Lindsey Molnar, of Wesley, one sister; Linda Short, of Burleson, Texas, one grandchild; Remington, friend; Janie Bartholomew, and several extended family members.
No services are planned at this time.
Mary Jon (Johnson) Sheldon
Mary Jon (Johnson) Sheldon, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Willard Walker Hospice, surrounded by family. She was born November 23, 1925 in Oklahoma City, OK, to Hayes Andrew and Minnie Kate (Guthrie) Johnson. She married Dr. Wilmer G. “Bill” Sheldon on February 9, 1951.
Mary Jon graduated from Capital Hill High School in 1942 and from the University of Oklahoma in 1947, after which she worked as a high school biology teacher. She then attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota where she obtained a Masters degree in psychology, during which time and after she worked as an adult counselor. She was a passionate musician and a talented flautist, and began playing with the Oklahoma City Symphony while still in junior high school.
Throughout her life, Mary Jon was a very active volunteer for her community. She served on many councils and boards, and worked with numerous local and national organizations. The issues of mental health, child welfare, education, and perpetuation of the arts were especially important to her.
She became a member of Sequoyah United Methodist church in 1985, where she founded the church's bell choir, in addition to serving on numerous committees and participating in charitable activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; and one son, Kerry Eugene “Sam” Sheldon. She is survived by son Jim Sheldon, daughters Rebecca Jon Lingelbach and husband Dick, Shannon Kathleen Wright and husband Richard; grandchildren Mason Shoemaker, Jessica Shoemaker, Melissa Guthrie and husband Kevin, Jason Meadows, Kathleen Sheldon, Christine Nock and husband Zac, Robbie Wright, Billy Wright and Shelby Ridley; great-grandchildren Michael Alameda, Emy Shoemaker, Savannah Shoemaker and Vincent Guthrie; and great-great-granddaughter Violet Cartwright.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8, at 2:00 PM, at Sequoyah United Methodist Church. The family will hold a private graveside service.
Estel Bird
Estel Bird, 94, of Fayetteville died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at a local skilled care center. She was born October 12, 1922 in Pope County, Missouri.
No services are planned at this time.
Survivors include her extended family and friends.
