Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2015
Thomas Leonard Hite
Thomas “Tom” L. Hite, 72, of Bentonville passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Rogers, Arkansas following a lengthy illness. He was born August 18, 1942 in Miami, Oklahoma to Orville L. “Cotton” Hite and Hildreth Clark. He grew up in Miami, Oklahoma where he resided until moving to NWA in 2000. He graduated from Miami High School in 1960. He also worked for Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and as a custodian for the Miami Public Schools and the Rogers Public Schools.
He loved riding motorcycles and remodeling homes. He was a former member of the Rotary and Kiwanis’s Club. He owned and operated Hite Motor Company for many years.
Tom is survived by: his wife Teri Macklin Hite, whom he married October 21, 1972, his sisters; Virginia Leake, of Columbus, Kansas, Barbara Hite, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Linda Humpke, of Frisco, Texas, his children; David and Lisa Hite, of Belton, Missouri, Greg and Melissa Hite, of Belton, Missouri, Deena and Seth Richardson, of Neosho, Missouri, Julie Hite Henbest, of Rogers, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son Brian Newman.
A celebration of Life gathering will be planned in Miami, Oklahoma in the upcoming weeks.
Memorials may be sent to: The Children’s Miracle Network or to The United Way.
Tom had a good heart and kind soul. He enjoyed telling jokes, to see people laugh and smile.
Deborah Marie Arnold
Deborah Marie Arnold, 54, of Bentonville died Wednesday, May 06, 2015 at her residence.
Deborah is survived by; two daughters; Mickey Thompson, of Bentonville, Jennifer Thompson of Arkansas, seven siblings, five grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.
Visitation: Sunday, May 10th from 2-4pm at Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville.
Gaylene Faye Campbell
Gaylene Faye Campbell, 59, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville. She was born December 4, 1955 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Elizabeth Shoemaker and Bert R. Campbell.
She enjoyed nature walks and painting. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years.
Gaylene is survived by: her significant other; Luis Gomez, of Texas, one brother; Allan Campbell, of Fayetteville, two sisters; Paula Kappelmeier and her husband Jim, of Anderson, Missouri, and Sherry Gabbard, and her husband Arnold, of Springdale.
Jason Matthew Fulton
Jason Matthew Fulton, 33, of Rogers died May 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1981 in Rogers the son of Donna Dion Fulton.
He loved music, and enjoyed playing the piano, and listening to Michael Jackson. He loved helping others, and his dog “Titus.” He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal Fan. He was an excellent athlete and loved swimming.
Jason is survived by: brothers; Joseph and Jared Yaffe, they all three enjoyed good times together and especially bottle rocket fights, his mother; Donna Fulton, Stepfathers; Barry Yaffe and Dan Marlow, Grandparents; Lynn and Phyllis Fulton, his Godmother; Netta Bateman, and aunt and uncle; Dia Fulton Hemmert and David Fulton.
Visitation will be Monday from noon until 2pm at Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville.
Graveside service will be Monday at 3pm at Tucks Chapel Cemetery in Rogers with Pastor Bill Rogers officiating.
William “Bill” Justin Mongeau III
William “Bill” Justin Mongeau III, 38, of Centerton died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home. He was born November 21, 1976 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania the son of Janice Schilling and William Mongeau Jr.
Bill was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and the University of Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, flying, friends and family, especially his daughters. Bill inspired joy that will live on through all those who were lucky enough to know him.
Bill is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Evans) Mongeau who he married October 10, 2009, Father; William Mongeau Jr. and his wife Robin, Mother; Janice Schilling, two daughters; Madeline Mongeau and Katherine Mongeau both of Centerton, two sisters; Amy Mongeau-Vincek and her husband Sasa, Melinda Cox and her husband Adam Cox, and many loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, AR at 10 am on Friday May 8, 2015. A reception in the church Parish Hall will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the “Bill Mongeau Memorial Fund” for his children at Arvest Bank P.O. Box 1229, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.
Betty “Kim” Smith
Betty “Kim” Smith, of Fayetteville made her transition May 2nd at Circle of Life Hospice House. Born January 14, 1929.
Survivors include; her lifelong partner Miriam “Mimi” Clamitz of Fayetteville, friends in the art community, extended family members, and many friends.
Dawn Lee (Jump) Sterling
Dawn Lee (Jump) Sterling, 46, of Rogers, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 01, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center of Rogers. She was born May 5, 1968 in Rogers, Arkansas the daughter of Robert L. Jump and Deborah D. (Winchester) Jump.
Dawn, “A Military Brat,” experienced much of America, and visited several countries while living in Germany, enjoying the European cultures and learning of their histories. She was an avid reader, loved movies, her family, and friends, and her cat.
She was preceded in death by her mother in 1993, maternal and paternal grandparents.
Dawn is survived by: her father; Robert Jump, of Rogers, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her special aunt; Martha Heller, of West Fork, and her ex-husband; Charles “JR” Sterling, of Rogers.
The Memorial Visitation will be Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 1:00 until service time. The memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church at the Olive Street Campus, located at North 8th Street and West Olive Street, with Pastor Tommy Hinson officiating.
Memorials may be sent to: Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200, Landover, Maryland 20785-2353 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Ada Joyce Lish
Ada Joyce Lish, 58, of Fayetteville died April 24th at Washington Regional Medical Center.
She was the most kind, loving, selfless mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved reading the Bible and spending time with family.
Survivors include: daughter Courtney Marsh (Kroft) of Fayetteville, and many other loving relatives.
