Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Terry Lee Bogardus
Terry Lee Bogardus, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at his home. He was born February 13, 1950 in California the son of Jeannine Miller and Edward F. Bogardus.
He was preceded in death by: his mother.
Terry is survived by; his father; Edward Bogardus, of California, and one sister.
No services are planned at this time.
Walter Dale Waters
Walter Dale Waters, 66, of Carthage, Missouri died Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the VA Medical Center of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born January 7, 1945 in Carthage, Missouri the son of Nana Evelyn and William Jewel Waters.
He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired as a 2nd Degree Engineer from the Military Sealift Command. He was a Life Member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He enjoyed time with his close friends and family. He loved fishing and computer technology.
Walt is survived by one sister, Ruth Rennick, of Carthage, Missouri; one brother, Don Waters, of Athens, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private graveside service will be held at Fasken's Cemetery.
Rickey Raymond Kellar
Rickey Raymond Kellar, 40, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born May 9, 1971 in Fayetteville, Arkansas the son of Lucy Perkins and Raymond Kellar.
He liked camping. He enjoyed working on things he had a mechanical mind. He had an outgoing personality and enjoyed being around people. He was a lifetime resident of Northwest Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by: his parents and two brothers.
Rickey is survived by: one son; Rickey Rushworth, of California, two brothers; Eugene Kellar of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bobby Joe Kellar and his wife Rita, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, also numerous family and friends.
Graveside service will be: Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Bud Patrick Cemetery in Combs, Arkansas.
Elaine Betty Peltola
Elaine Betty Peltola, 79, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died October 8, 2011 at a local nursing home. She was born July 29, 1932 in Michigan the daughter of Violet and Myrl Antcliff.
She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over 3 years after moving from St. Petersburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by: her parents and her husband.
Elaine is survived by: one son; Edward Peltola Jr., of Florida, one daughter; Sheila Kwiatkowski and her husband Donald, of Arkansas, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Michigan.
Era Mae Haskell
Era Mae Haskell, 60, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Northwest Medical Center of Benton County in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born February 22, 1951 in Fordyce, Arkansas.
She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for several years after moving from South Arkansas. She was a homemaker.
Era is survived by: two sons; three daughters including Trina Williams, of Bentonville, Arkansas, numerous siblings, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Sheila Dover
Sheila Dover, 42, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her home. She was born November 28, 1968 in Gravette, Arkansas the daughter of Janice Swadley and James Robert Dover Sr.
She enjoyed being around children, and spending quality time with her family. She enjoyed cookouts on the river. She was a member of The Haven Family Worship Place of Bentonville and was a Christian.
She was preceded in death by: her father; JR Dover.
Sheila is survived by: her mother; Janice Stamper, of Centerton, Tyler Collins, of Bentonville, Amy Collins, of Bentonville, James Dover Jr., Ronnie Dover, Rick Dover, all 3 of Bentonville.
Visitation will be: Monday, August 15, 2011 at The Haven Family Worship Place, 3210 NE 11th, in Bentonville from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be: Tyler Collins, Rick Dover Sr., Ricky Dover Jr., Blake Dover, Ronnie Dover, Dustin Dover.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Shannon Johnson, Sammy Penn, Johnny Robins, Lee White.
Funeral service will be: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10: a.m. at The Haven Family Worship Place in Bentonville with Pastor Ronnie Swadley officiating. Interment will follow at Bentonville Cemetery in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Terry Dean Wilkerson
Terry Dean Wilkerson, 51, of Rogers, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO.
He was born April 10, 1960 in Bentonville.
He enjoyed playing pool, reading, being outdoors and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Wilkerson; and grandson, Walter Lee Fenton.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Jones and husband Billy of Garfield; son, Joseph Anthony Wilkerson of Bentonville; two daughters, Rebecca Lee Fenton and husband Benjamin of Salinas, CA and Terrie Sue Meppen and husband Andrew of Bentonville; brother, Cliff Wilkerson of Pea Ridge; sister, Shelly Webb and husband Mike of Pea Ridge. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Marie AnnaBeth Wilkerson, Theodore Roger Meppen, Margaret Isabella Fenton and William Anthony Fenton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Bentonville with Pastor Doug Leahman officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Hospital Burn Center, c/o Epting Funeral Home, 709 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712
Mike Cagle
James Michael “Mike” Cagle, 58, Thursday, November 03, 2011, at a local healthcare facility. He was born October 20, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Lucy M. Maples and James Cagle.
He served his country from 1971 until 1973 in the United States Marines. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over 10 years after moving from Missouri. He was preceded in death by: his father, and three brothers.
Mike is survived by: his mother; Lucy Cagle, of Springfield, Missouri, one son; Joe Cagle Moore, of Springfield, Missouri, three brothers; Lonnie Williams and his wife Donna, of Rogers, Arkansas, Bruce Cagle and his wife Brenda, of Springfield, Missouri, Randy Cagle, of Springfield, Missouri, two sisters; Cathy Newman and her husband Chuck, of Springfield, Missouri, and Patsy Moore and her husband Ricky, of Springfield, Missouri.
Graveside service: Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at National Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.
Bob Ballard
Bobby “Bob” Dean Ballard, 78, of Rogers, Arkansas died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at his home. He was born April 11, 1933 in Ramsey, Illinois the son of William and Lillie Swadley Ballard.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict where he received an Honorary Discharge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lowell where he served as a Deacon.
He retired from Sherwin-Williams Paint after working as a manager and a sales associate for 38 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, swimming, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Bob is survived by his wife; Shirley Ballard of the home whom he marriage January 9, 1956, one son; Roger Ballard and his wife Janet of Washburn, Missouri, two daughters; Pam Evans of Rogers, Arkansas, Alisha Lloyd and her husband Brian of Apex, North Carolina. Grandchildren: Jared and Justin Ballard, of Washburn, Missouri, Shannon and Logan Evans, of Rogers, Arkansas, Landon, Grayson, Brendan, and Jamison Lloyd, of Apex, North Carolina.
Visitation will be: Monday, November 14, 2011 from 9 a.m. until service time at First Baptist Church of Lowell.
Pallbearers will be: Jared Ballard, Justin Ballard, Logan Evans, Brian Lloyd, Gary Ballard, and Johnny Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers will be fellow deacons of First Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be: Monday, November 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lowell with Rev. Gary Thomas and Rev. Ben Rowell officiating. Interment will follow at National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas at 1 p.m.
Memorials may be sent to: First Baptist Church, PO Box 245, Lowell, Arkansas 72745
