Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2015
Melody Russell
Melody Russell, 63, of Eureka Springs died January 26, 2015 at her home. She was born December 17, 1951 in Eureka Springs to Theda and Ernest Sheets.
Melody is survived by two daughters; Teresa and Tracy, six grandchildren; Chris, Micah, Cede, Madison, Teagan, Preston, one great-grandchild; Scott, and many loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in Eureka Springs.
H. Lee Halsell II
H. Lee Halsell II, 63, of Mountainburg died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his residence.
Survivors include: two sons; Eric Halsell, of Bentonville, and Josh Halsell, of Fayetteville, one daughter; Katie Halsell, of Fort Smith, one brother, and three grandchildren.
The Wake will be Saturday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. at 301 NE 2nd Street, Bentonville, Arkansas.
Leianne Cavness
Leianne Cavness, 60, of Centerton died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born January 27, 1954 in Bremerton, Washington the daughter of Marilee McCusker and Ron Morrison.
Those of you who had the privilege of knowing her knew that, from the first moment, you were a best friend in her eyes. Everything from the way she laughed and hugged, and ran her fingers through the hair of her grandchildren and husband was a way that no one could match.
Leianne was a gift from Heaven that will never be matched and will always be missed. The embrace from her hug will forever be felt like a breeze on a beautiful sunny day. We will love you, and always remember our loving wife, mom, sister, grandma, and most of all best friend!
Survivors include: her husband; Jonathan Cavness, two daughters; Dawna Nida-Hancock (Jeff) of Bentonville, Kelly Blomenkamp, of Joplin, Missouri, one brother; Loren Morrison, of Washington, one sister; Michelle Winfrey, of Centerton, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service in her honor will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7 at Rogers Church of Christ.
Shirley J. Bates
Shirley J. Bates, 76, of Bentonville joined her Heavenly Father January 21, 2015. She was born August 7, 1938 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Shirley loved her Lord and had a strong faith. She was a loving mother to her children.
Survivors: one son; Philip Bates (Janet) of Bentonville, three daughters; Phylis Reeves of Bentonville, Melody Collins (Doug) of Lenoir City, Tennessee, April Bates of Siloam Springs, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be at Radiant Life Church on Saturday, January 31st at 3:00 pm.
Judy Robinson
Judy Robinson, 64, of Rogers, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Northwest Medical Center of Benton County in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Judy is survived by many loving friends and relatives.
She was buried at Manila Cemetery in Manila, Arkansas.
Velma Danley
Velma Danley, 56, of Bentonville died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home. She was born June 4, 1958 in Napa County, California.
She is survived by many loving friends.
No services are planned at this time.
Robert Livesay
Robert Livesay, 52, of Centerton, Arkansas died Thursday, January 15th. He was born June 5, 1962 in Jackson, Wyoming the son of Joanne Brown and Bobby Livesay.
Robert is survived by his mother, two brothers, and three sisters including Michele Livesay, of Centerton.
JoAnn Stella Hlavaty
JoAnn Hlavaty, 87, of Bella Vista died January 15 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.
She was Catholic.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: her sisters: Winnifred McEuen, of Concordia, Kansas and Mary Ann Keas, of Littleton, Colorado.
Betty Jo Russell
Betty Jo Russell, 65, of Gravette died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale.
Survivors include two sons; Ty Russell and his wife Kelly, of Gravette, Tad Russell, of Kansas, three sisters, and five grandchildren.
Myra Woody Rice
Myra Woody Rice, 84, of Rogers, Arkansas died Monday, January 12, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville. She was born October 6, 1930 in Greenwood, Arkansas the daughter of Mamie McAnally and William O. Woody.
She was a registered nurse. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She had lived in Northwest Arkansas for over 10 years after moving from Enid, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers; Charles Woody, Jack Woody, and Jim Woody.
Myra is survived by: her husband The Reverend Dr. Jerry Rice, of Rogers whom she married August 31, 1952, two sons; Kevin Rice and his wife Diana, of Monte Vista, Colorado, Kerry Rice and his husband Jakob, of Wiesbaden, Germany, two daughters; Kimberly Peel and her husband David, of Eagle, Colorado, Karyl Sorge and her husband Keith, of Plymouth, Minnesota, two brothers; Dr. Tim Woody and his wife Peggy Woody, of Siloam Springs, Randy Woody and his wife Brenda, of Dardanelle, three sister-in-laws; JoAn Woody, of Fayetteville, Joanne Woody, of Little Rock, Yvonne Woody, of Tempe, Arizona, eight grandchildren; Holly Rice, Kathryn Lawrence, Lauren Goedereis, Carter Peel, Ryan Sorge, Brett Sorge, Drew Sorge, Kari Sorge, and five great-grandchildren.
The celebration of her life will be Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1pm at First Presbyterian Church of Rogers with Pastor Carl McCormack officiating.
Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Rogers, in lieu of flowers.
