Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2012
Betty Scheri
Betty Scheri, 86, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at her home. She was born March 14, 1926 in Iowa.
Inurnment will be at Rogers Cemetery in Rogers, Arkansas.
Donna Ahrens-Latimer
Donna Rae Ahrens-Latimer, 77, of Bentonville, Arkansas lost her on-going battle with ovarian cancer at home, Monday, December 24, 2012. She was born May 11, 1935 in Pasadena, California the daughter of Lois and Ray Broadstone.
She was a certified Yoga Instructor for many years and a health enthusiast. She was raised in Southern California and graduated from Rosemead High School and participated in many school functions. She relocated to Arvada, Colorado and renewed a 58 year old relationship with Al Latimer.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Latimer, of the home, whom she married November 24, 2012; one son, Paul Licari, of Arvada, Colorado; two daughters, Deborah Licari of Vista, California and Lana Hill and her husband, Thomas, of Arvada, Colorado; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Donna had a quick, beautiful, and genuine smile, a great sense of humor, and a beautiful soul.
Her daughters would like to encourage all women to ask their doctors for an inexpensive screening test for ovarian cancer as the CA-125. Early detection is your best defense.
Clara Coons
Clara H. Coons, 98, of West Fork, Arkansas died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born February 21, 1914.
She is survived by her son, Bob Coons and his wife, Julie Copeland, of West Fork.
Kendall Bishop
Kendall Lee Bishop, infant child of Destiny Bishop, was born and died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be at Rogers “Babyland Cemetery” in Rogers, Arkansas on Monday, December 24, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Maria Leal
Maria Leal, 64, of Springdale, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Northwest Medical Center of Washington County.
She is survived by three daughters, Veronica, Velda, and Velia, numerous siblings, and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 20, 2012 from noon till 12:45 at Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville.
Graveside service will be Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Bentonville Cemetery.
Michael Miner
Michael Ray Miner, 51, of Pettigrew, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 18, 2012.
He served in the US Navy.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Goolsby and her husband, Johnny; one son, Michael Miner and his wife, Nicole; grandson, Logan Miner; and two sisters, Laura McChristian and Marci Vaughn.
Services will be announced at a later date by the family.
David Hixson
David William Hixson, 60, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born December 25, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Gus and Betty (Lynch) Hixson.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and aggravating people. He loved going to church and spending time with his family. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for 30 years after moving from Sperry, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Connie Hancock.
He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Lavada Strode; four sons, Billy Hixson and wife, Leann, Justin Hixson and wife, Breann, all of Fayetteville, Brandon Hixson and wife, April, of West Fork, Arkansas, and Cody Hixson of Lincoln, Arkansas; one daughter, Jeannie Rowbotham and husband, Reece, of Fayetteville; one brother, Chester Hancock of Fayetteville; two sisters, Deborah McCoy and husband, Orin, of Hindsville, Arkansas and Sharon Booth of Garfield, Arkansas; 19 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be Friday, December 21, 2012 at Noon at Wesley Cemetery with John Smith officiating.
Pallbearers: Billy, Brandon, and Cody Hixson, Jeannie and Reece Rowbotham, and Sam Moog.
Honorary Pallbearers: Joshua, Jayden, Elijah, and Justin Hixson, Draco and Logan Rowbotham, Billy Paxton, Chester Hancock, and Vernon and David Turner.
Allen Kirsch
Allen Kirsch, 73, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale, Arkansas.
He is survived by many loving relatives including his son, David Kirsch and his wife, Sonya, of Springdale, Arkansas.
