Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2013
Marian Spivey
Marian Frances Bowman Spivey passed away on March 25, 2013. Born to Harold Dean and Martha Irene (Smith) Bowman on October 31st, 1934 in Cameron, Missouri. Marian graduated from Cameron High School in 1952. Marian graduated from Central Methodist College with Bachelor of Music Education; in 1956 and received her Master of Music in Voice from Wichita State University in 1968. Marian attended the American Institute of Musical Studies, in Graz, Austria in the summer of 1972.
In 1978 and 1979, she attended the University of Texas at Arlington, for Sabbatical Studies.
In 1956 to 1959, Marian taught choral music in the Public School at Lebanon, Missouri. In 1960 to 1966, she taught music in the Columbia, Missouri School district.
In 1968 to 1970 while teaching at Wichita State University, she earned her Master of Music in Voice. Marian completed her career at Oklahoma State University moving there in 1970 and retiring in 1990.
Marian married Calvin James Spivey on October 30th, 1999 in Rogers, Arkansas and was a member of the First United Methodist church in Rogers, Arkansas.
Marian was involved in many volunteer organizations during her life time. She was an active member of the Rogers Noon Lions Club. She was involved in Music Theatre at Oklahoma State University, Town and Gown Theatre in Stillwater, Oklahoma Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale, Arkansas, and University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Marian also loved being a leader of Water Aerobics for the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program. She volunteered for the Northwest Arkansas Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas and Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Spivey; one sister, Emily Ford; one brother, Glenn Bowman and his wife, Dorothy; ten nieces and nephews; her step-children, Rex James Spivey and his wife, Nancy, and their son, Stephen, Sharon and her husband, Mickey James, and Stacey and her husband, Foster Smith.
Memorial service will be Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in downtown Rogers.
Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society for Animals, Inc., 407 East Nursery Road, Rogers, Arkansas 72756 or to a nonprofit of your choice.
James "JD" Walker
James Doyle “JD” Walker, 68, of Rogers, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at his home. He was born May 8, 1944 in Bentonville, Arkansas the son of Dottie and David Arthur Walker.
He owned and operated his roofing company, JD Walker Roofing, for over 35 years. He enjoyed singing, playing guitar, classic cars, spending quality time with his family especially his grandchildren, and visiting with his brothers and sisters. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he obtained an Honorable Discharge. He was a lifetime resident of the Northwest Arkansas area.
J.D. is survived by his wife, Dianne Walker, of the home, whom he married May 19, 1971; two sons, David A. Walker of Rogers and James B. Undernehr of Avoca; two daughters, Latricia Rudman and her husband, Charl, of Rogers and Stephanni Wood of Rogers; two brothers, Connie “C.H.” Walker and his wife, Clois, of Bentonville and Onnie Walker and his wife, Sue, of Pea Ridge; three sisters, Glenna Thompson of California, Reba Windle and her husband, Virgil, of Kansas, and Shirley Womack and her husband, Bill, of Bentonville; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Dorothy Pruitt, Mary Townsend, and Bonnie Walker.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Eastside Assembly of God in Bentonville.
Funeral service will be Friday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Eastside Assembly of God.
Graveside service will be Friday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. at Zion Hill Cemetery in Pope County, Arkansas.
Memorials may be sent to Circle of Life Hospice.
Eunice Presley
Eunice Viola Finney Presley, age 94, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
The funeral service will be at Bentonville Nazarene Church, her church home, Thursday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Snodgrass officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville.
Viola was born in Tuskegee, Oklahoma on April 25, 1918. Her family moved to Tulsa, then eventually to Shamrock, Oklahoma, where she spent most of her girlhood. Her Mama died when Viola was 11 years old, leaving Viola and her beloved Papa to continue raising her 6 brothers and sisters to adulthood. Viola had to leave school at 11 years old to care for her family and was able to keep this small family together during the worst years of the Great Depression while her Papa looked for work. They eventually moved to Eucha, Oklahoma, then to Hiwasse, Arkansas, where, as Viola put it, they ran wild through the woods and had wonderful, death defying adventures. She delighted in telling all her family members the stories of her youth and made her stories come to life for 5 generations of children.
Viola was married to Paul Kelton Presley on April 11, 1939. They met at a local carnival dance and fell in love at first sight. They shared 20 years of marriage, 4 children, and many adventures before Paul died in 1960. After moving from Arkansas to California to Colorado and then back to Bentonville, they bought 40 acres of property where Viola lived and raised her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Viola was a housewife and mother until her husband died, then worked on her farm until she got a job working at Bates Memorial Hospital in the kitchens. At the age of 60, determined to get a promotion at work, Viola took and passed her GED which is truly remarkable since she had been out of traditional schools since the age of 11. She retired from Bates Memorial at the age of 65, proud of her accomplishments.
Viola found her church home of over 60 years at Bentonville Nazarene Church when the entire family was baptized. Viola has been a faithful and loving member and had the distinction of being the oldest member of the congregation. Viola firmly believed that she was put here to help others and during her long life has helped countless scores of family members as well as charities. Her hobby was sewing and quilting and she has donated innumerable bags, bibs, clothing and quilts to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. In the last months of her life, she made over 70 baby quilts and donated them to Samaritan House in Rogers. Her other great love was gardening and she was blessed with a green thumb. Her flower gardens drew the attention of all, with car loads of people from Bentonville driving by her home just to get a look at her gardens. She was known as “The Flower Lady” for many years. Her greatest gift, though, was as a loving caregiver.
Viola is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brothers, Elery, Gerald, James, and Albert Finney; her sister, Bessie Finney Smith; her daughter, Betty Jean Presley Crabtree; her son, Larry Brent Presley; and grandson, Paul Presley. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Diane Presley, Alan and Kay Presley, and Martha Presley; her sister, Dorothy Smith; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Bentonville Nazarene Church Hope Fund.
Beverly Lowe
Beverly Kay Lowe, 67, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at her home. She was born September 9, 1945.
She is survived by many loving relatives.
David Copeland
David Bruce Copeland, 82, of West Fork, Arkansas died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home. He was born September 24, 1930 in Zinnamon Community, Washington County, the son of Lizzie Ford and Joe Hazy Copeland.
He loved spending quality time with his family and time outdoors. He lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for his entire life. He was a member of the West Fork Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He also was a volunteer firefighter with the Strickler Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Foster Copeland, and one sister, Leota Copeland.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kato Copeland; two sons, David Wayne Copeland and Michael Copeland; two daughters, Dena Lamb and Lisa Copeland; two brothers, Joe Copeland, Jr. and Jack Copeland; four sisters, Ouida Sloas, Mary Findlay, Ruth Derry, and Neva Joy Biggs; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and friends.
The memorial service will be Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in West Fork. Graveside to follow at Zinnamon Cemetery.
Linda Cornog
Linda Sue Cornog, 62, of Rogers, Arkansas died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. She was born September 17, 1950 in Albany, Kentucky.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, collected roosters, and loved making jewelry and other crafts. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church for many years.
She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over 40 years after moving from Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 36 years, Allen Cornog, in 2008.
Linda is survived by two sons, Michael Cornog and his wife, Christia, of Rogers and Matthew Cornog of Rogers and his fiancé, Kelly; one daughter, Makesha Walker, and her husband, Cary, of Rogers; two brothers, Bobby Riddle and Billy Jenkins; two sisters, Brenda Jenkins and Glenda Minnick; and nine grandchildren, Callie, Noah, Breanna, Faith, Emma, Andrew, Matthew, Sophie, and James.
A celebration of her life will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Rogers. Inurnment will be at Benton County Memorial Park.
Memorials may be sent to Central United Methodist Church of Rogers to the “Children’s Ministry.”
