Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2012
Mary Blackfox
Mary Blackfox, 49, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Monday, January 9 at her home. She was born May 19, 1962 in Missouri.
She is survived by her son, Jeremy Setters of Bentonville; daughter, Amber Pugh of Bentonville; two brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren.
Clifford Kuhn
Clifford John Kuhn, 77, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Sunday, January 8 at his home. He was born January 6, 1935 in Ellis, Kansas to Mathilda Boos and John Kuhn.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years along with the United States Air Force for an additional 4 years. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for 12 years after moving from Denver, Colorado.
He loved watching TV, playing cards, and fishing. He was a sales representative for many years and enjoyed working. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Lisa Kuhn.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Carol Kuhn of the home, whom he married December 7, 1968; one daughter, Kim Carmen and her husband, Jim, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; five step-sons, Art Arpin of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, John Goetz of Jackson, Mississippi, Michael Goetz of Austin, Texas, Robert Goetz and his wife, Rhonda, of Mukilteo, Washington, and Thomas Goetz and his wife, Teri, of Apple Valley, California; two step-daughters; Patricia Blake and her husband, Ubaldo, of Lakewood, Colorado and Dena Martz and her husband, Jeff, of Antlers, Oklahoma; two sisters, Peggy Shaffer of Denver, Colorado, and Carol Thompson and her husband, Don, of Arvada, Colorado; 18 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be Saturday, January 14 at noon at Bella Vista Cemetery. Bella Vista Honor Guard will provide military honors.
Memorials may be sent to Easter Seals, 233 South Wacker Dr., Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL 60606 or Cerebral Palsy of Colorado, 801 Yosemite St., Denver, CO 80230.
Charles Morris
Charles Robert Morris, 60, of Garfield, Arkansas died Saturday, January 7 at his home. He was born September 9, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Angeline Sarley and Charles M. Morris.
He loved working and selling vehicles. For many years, he loved riding motorcycles. He also was an avid gun collector. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over 15 years after moving from Illinois. For many years, he ran his own business. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister.
Charles is survived by his mother; Angeline Morris of Elburn, Illinois; his girlfriend, Honey Lee of Garfield, Arkansas; Honey’s children, Crystal King of Garfield, Arkansas and Douglas Lee of Garfield, Arkansas; Honey’s father, Gordon Wagoner; one son, Richard Morris and his wife, Jennifer, of Rockford, Illinois; one step-son, Jimmy Skinner of Machesney Park, Illinois; one daughter, Kimberly Hoover and her husband, Rob, of South Beloit, Illinois; two brothers, Chet Morris of Elburn, Illinois and Robert Morris of Belvedere, Illinois; two sisters, Roseanne Morris of Cortland, Illinois and Cheryl Morris of Sycamore, Illinois; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and special friends, Dean Burwell and Wendy Smith.
There are no services planned at this time.
Dale Daniel
Dale Edward Daniel, 72, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Friday, January 6 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born April 14, 1939 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Alice Irene Straughan and Marvin Elden Daniel.
He and his wife owned and operated Little Valley Industries, a janitorial company, for 22 years. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over 2 years after moving from Missouri. He was an avid reader and very interested in antique cars.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 3 years. He loved watching the History Channel and spending time with his family and in the great outdoors. In the past, he worked for Rogers Oil Company as a truck driver and in inventory control.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ruth Ridener; nephew, Matthew Daniel; and brother-in-law, Danny Scott.
Dale is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Daniel, of Bentonville, Arkansas whom he married on May 12, 1978; four daughters, Belinda Hudson and her husband, Johnny, of Rogers, Arkansas, Rebekah Peters of Neosho, Missouri, Christy Walker of Neosho, Missouri, and Diana Billingslea of Huntsville, Arkansas; one brother, Leroy Daniel and his wife, Sonja, of Springdale, Arkansas; one sister, Donna Scott of Monte Ne, Arkansas; two nieces; three nephews; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 10 at noon at Believer’s Baptist Church in Rogers, Arkansas with Pastor Jeff Simpson officiating. Interment and flag presentation will be Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. at National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas with the Northwest Arkansas Honor Guard providing honors.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Hudson, Jason Underwood, Bill Hudson, Tony Cordell, Mike Lazure, and Daniel Scott.
Memorials may be sent to Circle of Life Hospice.
Jacqueline Magee
Tough, smart, feisty and a feminist long before there was a word for it, she lived life on her terms, packing a great deal of humor, vitality and intelligence into a small frame.
She was a study in contrasts - tremendously tender-hearted, yet fierce when defending those she loved. An acute, hilarious, critical observer of the world, she was concerned with the small details, whether it was accessorizing, or fretting over whether the resident mockingbird at their home had seen his mate arrive in Spring. She worked, stayed home to raise her daughters and then returned to work at McDonnell Douglas until her retirement. She was a talented athlete, but no matter what, always immaculately groomed - lipstick worn at all times. She loved country and bluegrass music, and sang on the radio in Missouri before moving to Tulsa in the early 1950's. She raised two independent and successful daughters who carry her indomitable spirit (and her sharp wit). She was known to curse colorfully, black eyes flashing and until her last day she could speak volumes with those eyes alone. She was a force of nature - unstoppable, awe-inspiring and beautiful.
Jackie was a bit of an introvert, but one with absolute knock-down charm - just ask her husband. She met Owen Chandler Magee riding together to work at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa OK. He loved her at first sight but it took him a while to ask her out. Once he did that was it - they were married a few months later. For 57 years they did everything together - yin and yang, Hepburn and Tracy, true partners. He survives her.
She is also survived by: Daughters Shannon Magee and her partner Jim Wallace and Cindy (Magee) Studer and her husband Eric - all of Eureka Springs AR, sister Colleen (Hurst) Dewey and husband Frank, Wasilla, AK, brother Jerry Hurst, Celt, MO, sister-in-law Cloan (Magee) Mihura and husband Max, Oklahoma City, OK, sister-in-law Norma (Redus) Magee, Perkins, OK, 12 nieces and nephews, several great and great great nieces and nephews, her beloved cat Little Bit and last but certainly not least, honorary "Granddaughter" Kelsey Hoskins, her incredible caretaker for the last 6 months. She was pre-deceased by parents Earl and Bonnie Hurst, Celt, Mo, double cousin John Hurst and Wife Dee, Neosho, MO, brother-in-law, Dale Magee, Perkins, OK and an infant daughter.
As she requested, there will be a Memorial Service celebrating her life with food, drink and music. Please join family and friends at noon on May 5th, 2012 at the resort owned by her daughters in Eureka Springs, AR. Call The Retreat at Sky Ridge at 800-242-3128 or email celebrate@retreatatskyridge.com for more information.
In lieu of flowers, Jackie requested donations be made to the homeless dogs and cats at The Good Shepherd Humane Society in her name. Please call 479-253-9188 or send to Good Shepherd Humane Society, PO Box 285, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 and please note they are in memory of Jackie Magee.
Now on a new adventure she has already cleaned everything til it shines, adopted many cats and dogs, put on some lipstick and set off on a drive - just to see what's out there.
John Pyle
John Nolas Edgar Pyle Sr. of Lincoln, Arkansas died Thursday, January 5 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Michele Pyle, four sons, two daughters, one brother, three sisters, and nine grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Christian Faith Fellowship in Lincoln.
Marilyn Cotham
Marilyn M. Cotham, 83, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Monday, January 2, 2012 at her home. She was born November 28, 1928 in Edmonton Alberta, Canada to Henrietta McCuaig and her husband Henry Norris.
She proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later with the United States Army where she obtained an honorable discharge for her service during the Korean Conflict. She was a very loyal and active member of the Catholic Church especially at St. James Catholic Church in Vancouver, Washington. She loved spending quality time with her family, was a wonderful cook, and above all, a dedicated and loving mother to her only son.
Outside the 17 years she spent as a homemaker and mother, she was a respected professional and worked in a wide variety of positions including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Customs, and the Department of Immigration and Naturalization. She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 2005 after moving from Vancouver, Washington, and since coming to Arkansas, she was attending St. Stephens Catholic Church of Bentonville along with some serves at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Marilyn is survived by one son, Neil Cotham and his wife, Maggie, of Prairie Creek; one brother, Gilford "Gil" Norris of Edmonton Alberta, Canada; and one sister, Margie Gallmeister and her husband, Ronnie, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
There will be a funeral mass on Saturday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bentonville. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Tontitown, Arkansas.
You may send memorials to the donor’s choice of Catholic Charity.
