Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2015
John Thornsberry
John Thornsberry, 76, of Fayetteville died March 17, 2015 at Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation. He was born September 8, 1938 in Combs, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife Clara Thornsberry of Fayetteville.
Dr. Warren Edwin Bathke
Dr. Warren Edwin Bathke has always had “big vision”. During the decades of ministry and various entrepreneurial moves, Dr. Bathke built a great legacy. He had achieved great things because of his underlying dedication to long-term goals and visions for his life.
Warren was born in 1927 in Waseca, Minnesota. As he grew, he believed that Waseca was “the center of the universe!” He was ‘left for dead’ at birth because his mother was very ill. His father pleaded with the doctor to “do something” to save the baby. His father prayed that if his baby was spared, he would dedicate Warren to God’s service. And so, by the grace of God, the doctor attended to him and both his mother and Warren were spared. Both Dr. Bathke’s father and brother died at a young age, leaving him to care for the farm, his mother, and seven sisters. It was that foundation that motivated his work-ethic and original dreams.
He went on to college, without any world possessions, and met the love-of-his life, Gladys Ramsland. They were married and began their lifetime of ministry together. Dr. Bathke’s family has grown. He is survived by one sister, Hazel Bathke from New Mexico, two children-Brian Bathke and his wife Margaret and Ann Standley and her husband Harry; four grandchildren-Megan, Tyler, Evan and Veronica and each of their spouses; eight great-grandchildren; and one granddog, who is Brian and Margaret’s fur baby-Nemo. Dr. Bathke was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gladys Bathke, one brother and six sisters.
Dr. Bathke spent 20 years in the church and 20 years in education. A majority of his time in education was spent at Calvary Bible College, in Kansas City, Missouri. He served as their Vice President for Academic Affairs in 1977 and later as the Interim President for 7 years upon his retirement. He also spent 9 years at Grace College of the Bible, in Omaha Nebraska, as the President.
During the time that Dr. Bathke was in the educational settings, Warren and Gladys also bought and managed several residential apartment complexes and commercial properties. Consequently, they moved into the first apartment complex they bought, so they could effectively learn to manage and maintain the building along the way. They did everything themselves: Gladys cleaned the apartments when tenants moved out and kept records; Warren, with the help of his son, Brian, took care of all maintenance needs and renovations.
It was during his work within the property setting, that Bathkes’ dream, of facilitating a community for “the greatest generation”, took root. Decades later, their dream came to fruition through, The Meadows.
Warren’s hobbies and activities have included: hunting, fishing, and instructing Dale Carnage courses. Three words that well described Warren were: positive, enthusiastic, and hard-working. This is evident by the advice he gives of, “never give up”, as well as his personal motto, “make it happen”.
Dr. Bathke has touched so many lives in so many ways. He was a blessing to those around him with his unconditional love, sweet and gentle nature. Who knows how many tens of thousands of lives he has affected, and will affect, by making a difference in the lives of many and those, in turn, going out and affecting others? He has created a strong legacy that will carry on long after his physical presence is gone.
Pallbearers will be Brian Bathke, Harry Standley, Tyler Henderson, Evan Henderson, Andy Cosgrove and Caleb Welch. Funeral service to be officiated by Pastor Mark Voll.
Visitation will be at Village Bible Church in Bella Vista on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Bella Vista Cemetery.
Glen Eugene Rounds
Glen Eugene Rounds, 59, of Garfield died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. He was born February 8, 1956 in Rogers to Glen Rounds and Aleta Faye McGinnis Rounds McGee.
Glen last worked at Arvest Bank before becoming disabled. He loved hunting, fishing, working with his cattle and loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Felicia Rounds Wright.
Glen is survived by his loving wife Melinda Rounds, father; Virgil McGee, one son; Joseph Puhalla and his wife Tina, five grandchildren; Haley, Will, Darby, Felicia and Destiny, one brother; Bradley McGee, one sister; Kathy Powers, and many loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be Monday, March 16th at 1:30 pm at 11619 Oak Hills Drive, Bentonville.
Geraldine Sisco Jones
Geraldine Sisco Jones of Dixon's Mills, Alabama,passed away on March 7, 2015, at home at the age of 78 after a long illness. She was born June 26, 1936 in Union County near El Dorado, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. William J and Helen (Shirey) Sisco, and her sons Charles Steven Carter, Michael Travis Carter, David Ray Carter Sr. and step son John E. Dalton.
Survived by her husband Tom Jones Jr., daughter Karen (Lynette) and husband Chuck Gamet of Rogers, Arkansas, daughter-in-law Patricia Carter of Sheridan, Arkansas, step daughter Deb Armstrong of Bryant, Arkansas; brothers Hershel and wife Wanda Sisco of Eureka, NC, Wayne and wife Sandy Sisco of Goldsboro, NC, Jerry and wife Kathy Sisco of Mabelvale, Arkansas, sisters Juaniece Gray of Parkdale, Arkansas, Linda and husband Clifford Hanks of Shreveport Louisiana, and Gwendolyn and husband Thomas Wooten of El Dorado Arkansas, 16 grandchildren and 33 great grand children and numerous other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 16, 2015, at First Landmark Baptist Church at 402 W. Center Street, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150, with visitation starting 10:00 AM and the service at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Landmark Baptist Church.
Geraldine graduated from University of Arkansas at Jonesboro in 1986 with a Bachelors degree in Art. Her hobbies included painting (oils, acrylics, water colors, pastels) pottery and ceramics, crochet (wrote doily patterns), fishing and hunting. Her favorite pass time was spending time with her family.
Jason Williams
Jason Williams, 45, of Rogers passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Bentonville. He was born August 24, 1969 in Albany, GA to Jerome and Rose Williams.
Jason was a 20 year worker for J.B. Hunt, and lived in Northwest Arkansas for 26 years, moving from North Carolina. He was an avid sports fan, and particularly loved Razorback Baseball and North Carolina Tarheel Basketball. Jason also enjoyed hiking and visiting national parks and monuments.
Jason is survived by his parents, one sister, Carol Dresser (Alan) of Kansas, many family members in Ohio, many loving friends, and his beloved pets.
To honor Jason’s memory, please donate to cancer research.
Joanne McArthur
Joanne McArthur, 84, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Fayetteville. She was born October 23, 1930 in Wichita, KS to John and Mabel McArthur.
Survivors: two brothers; Bob and Ronnie, three sisters; Clara, Nancy, and Freida, and many loving relatives.
Patsy Ruth Vaught
Patsy Ruth Vaught, 76, of Bella Vista passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Bella Vista. She was born May 17, 1938 in Fayetteville, Arkansas the daughter of James Clifton and Thelma Janice Vaught of Elkins, Arkansas. Patsy worked in the lab for the Campbell Soup Company for forty-two years. She was a member of the Bella Vista Community Church. She loved being with her family, was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and other crafts, traveling, and genealogy.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son Mark Hancock and wife Cathy of Bella Vista. Her grandchildren Travis Hancock of Bentonville; Faith Hundley and husband Ben of San Francisco, California; and great-granddaughter Madeleine Hancock of Bentonville. Her sisters, Beth Ramsey and husband Bill of Fayetteville; Judy Vaught Dodson of Springdale; and brother Jim Vaught of Elkins. Her nieces, Becky Ramsey Mehlbruger of Fayetteville; Brenda Ramsey Jones of Fayetteville; DeEdra Dodson of Rogers; and nephews Jamey Vaught and wife Julie of Fayetteville; and Jason Vaught and wife Laren of Elkins along with great-nieces, great-nephews, and many cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9 at the Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg, Arkansas.
