Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2014
Jerry Vowell
Jerry Lee Vowell, 70, of Bedford, Texas died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born December 9, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas the son of Ola May Canady and Jack C. Vowell.
He owned and operated his own business for many years.
He is survived by many loving relatives including his wife Melanie Vowell, and his loving children, and a host’s of friends.
A service will be announced at a later date by the family.
Balaramani Navamani
Balaramani Navamani, 64, of India died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. She was born August 11, 1950.
She is survived by many loving relatives.
Services will be in India at a later date.
Gregory Buford Marchbank
Gregory Buford Marchbank, 57, of Fayetteville died December 12, at his home. He was born October 26, 1957 in Joplin, Missouri the son of Geraldine and Buford Marchbank.
Greg enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, working with his hands, watching the Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include; his mother, Geraldine Kirkland, one son; Zach Marchbank of Fayetteville, one daughter; Cortney Aviles of New York City, one sister; Linda Jensen and her husband Carl of Tulsa, one granddaughter; Arya Aviles and many loving family members and friends.
Joe B. Montgomery
Joe B. Montgomery, age 79, of Bethel Heights, Arkansas, died Friday, December 12, 2014, following an extended bout with a compromised respiratory condition.
Joe was born the youngest of five children to the late Lou Earl and Joe Willie (Yandell) Montgomery, in Dover, Arkansas on April 2, 1935.
He served in the US Army stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland from1954 to 1956, being discharged with an Honorable Discharge.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Sue “Susie” Montgomery of Bethel Heights, an older sister, Dr. Milisande L. Merryman, of Hemet, California, and two older brothers, Herman Q. L. Montgomery, DDS of Lebanon, Tennessee and Dr. Cameron W. Montgomery of Anderson, Missouri. Susie’s two sons, Blake and Sean Plummer of Bethel Heights, and the following children from previous marriages: Debbonnair Kovacs, Berea, Kentucky; Levi Montgomery, Blaine, Washington; Cherri Valeithian of Kent, Washington; Summer Stevens of Columbus, Ohio; Tracie Best of Fort Smith; and several grandchildren.
Also, Joe had one son, Wayne Montgomery, who preceded him in death.
There will be no funeral services, as per his wishes.
Zachary Hutchinson
Zachary Hutchinson, 35, of Centerton died Thursday, December 11, 2014.
He worked along side Jason Seto at Hapas Hawaiian Grill in Bentonville for many years.
Survivors include: his mother Cindy and her husband Scott McKnight of Lowell, and many other loving relatives.
Walter Tuchel
Walter Tuchel, 86, of Rogers died Sunday, December 07, 2014 at The Highlands of Rogers He was born October 21, 1928 in East Prussia, Germany the son of Maria Schmittlick and Fredrick Tuchel.
He came to the United States in 1951, and worked for a farmer for over a year. He was employed by John Deere for over 30 years. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 1985 after moving from Iowa. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, and many other loving relatives.
Walter is survived by: his wife; Theresa Tuchel whom he married June 16, 1976, two sons; Harold Tuchel of Waterloo, Iowa, Norbert Tuchel and his wife Patricia, of Rogers, several siblings, one grandson, two granddaughters, and several great-grandchildren.
No services are planned per Walter’s request.
Memorials may be sent to the Rogers Humane Society in honor of Walter, 407 East Nursery Road, Rogers, Arkansas 72758.
Patricia G. Vaughan
Patricia G. Vaughan, 76, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Willard Walker Hospice House.
She was born September 26, 1938 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Walter F. & Adeline L. Conradt.
She graduated in 1956 from College High School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She then attended William Woods College where she graduated in 1958 with and Associate of Arts Degree.
She worked as a legal secretary for various attorneys in Oklahoma. She was past president of the American Business Women’s Association in Sapulpa, Oklahoma where she also owned her own secretarial service. She served on the Board of Directors for the Community Clinic at the Saint Francis House in Springdale, Arkansas for 6 years. She loved attending her Bible Study group and volunteering for mission projects with her friends from Cross Church in Springdale.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Craig Conradt.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheri Grant of Sperry, Oklahoma, Pam Hofer of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tina Barfield of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren.
