Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Dena Ruth Crouse
Dena Ruth Crouse, 79, of Hutchinson, Kan., and formerly of Bentonville, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Hutchinson Hospital. She was born Jan. 5, 1923, in Gravette, to Leo J. and E. Gertrude Cox Scantlin.
She married Kenneth Mirl Crouse on Oct. 3, 1942, in Pineville, Mo. She had been a Hutchinson resident since 1950. She was a member of AARP, Wesleyan Church of Hutchinson and Peniel Nazarene Church of Hutchinson.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Litton; a brother, Bill Scantlin; and two sisters, Leona Mitchell and Opal Goforth.
Visitation was at 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 7-8, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson and Sons Memorial Chapel in Hutchinson. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Johnson and Sons Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Hiwasse.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association in care of Johnson and Sons Funeral Home.
'G.' Gerald Harrell
"G." Gerald Harrell, 63, of Bella Vista, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Okla. He was born Sept. 28, 1938, in Parker County, Texas, to Ewell J. and Irene Maham Harrell.
In 1992, he retired from Texas Utilities with more than 34 years of service and moved to Milwaukee. He worked for Seimens Power Corp., and retired to Arkansas in 1994.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men's Club of Bella Vista. He was a member of Bella Vista Crime Watch and Bella Vista Computer Club, and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
He enjoyed shooting sports, woodworking and genealogy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ewell J. Harrell.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Ernestine Harrell; his mother, Irene Wright of Weatherford, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Patty Harrell of Collinsville, Okla., Keith and Cheree Harrell-Steward of Bella Vista; and a grandson.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Treatment Center of Tulsa, in care of Susan Magill, 2408 East 81st St., Tulsa, Okla. (74137).
Mabel A. Havey
Mabel A. Havey, 106, of Bella Vista, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Bates Medical Center in Bentonville. She was born Dec. 6, 1895, in San Diego, Calif., to Lorenzo and Angie Mantor Goff.
She married Michael Otto Havey and the couple came from Eckert, Colo., to the Bella Vista area in 1979. She was a member of Bella Vista Baptist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star and AARP.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Otto Havey, in July 1989; a granddaughter, Kathy Louise Havey in August 1974; several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son, C. Todd Havey of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two nephews.
Visitation was prior to services at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at the Callison-Lough Funeral Home chapel in Bentonville with the Rev. Joe Baker officiating. Intermenr followed at Bentonville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bella Vista Baptist Church, 50 E. Lancaster Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. (72714).
Charles E. House
Charles E. House, 72, of Rogers, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at his home. He was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Sacramento, Calif., to Charles and Ethel Sorenson House.
He moved to the area in 1969 from Jackson, Miss. He was the golf pro in Bella Vista for 25 years. He was a member of the Professional Golfers' Association and attended First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista with the Rev. Alan House officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, Ark. (72701).
Albert E. Jones
Albert E. Jones, 78, of Bella Vista, and formerly of Ames, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. He was born April 7, 1923, in Bayard, Iowa, to Evan and Stella Hull Jones.
He lived in Ames most of his life, and also lived in Newton and Boone, Iowa, before moving to Bella Vista. He married Margaret Harrigan on March 26, 1949, in Ames.
He was a plumber, retiring in 1985. He was a U.S. Army medic during World War II. He was a 50-year member of Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 33 and a charter member of Northminster Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and golfing.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Jones; and a sister, Mary Winkler.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jones; three sons, Randall Jones of Richmond, Va., Steve Jones of New York City and Chris Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Gloria Erickson of Ames, Iowa, and Kim Vander Hoek of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Grace Selby of Monrovia, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Northminster Presbyterian Church of Ames. Burial was at Story Memorial Gardens in Ames.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Bella Vista.
Memorials may be made to the Israel Family Hospice House; or to the American Cancer Society.
Earl Wayne Krug
Earl Wayne Krug, 41, of Springdale, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at his home. He was born July 21, 1960, at Lawton, Okla., to Frank and Christel Reiner Krug.
He was an attorney at Harrington, Miller, Neihouse and Krug PA of Springdale. He was Elm Springs vity attorney and was a board member of the Crisis Center.
He was a member of Leadership Springdale, the Springdale Lions Club, Leadership Lawton, and was president of Ambucs and the Comanche County (Okla.) Bar Association. He was a Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannie R. Mick Krug, whom he married March 21, 1998; two daughters, Jessica Krug and Christine Krug, both of Springdale; his parents, Frank and Christel Reiner Krug of Bella Vista; and a brother, Patrick Krug of Fort Worth, Texas.
Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Sisco Chapel in Springdale. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church of Springdale with the Rev. Joseph Correnti officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Crisis Center or a charity of the donor's choice.
