Claire Elizabeth Dennis
June 22, 2000 - August 8, 2014
Rogers, Arkansas
Claire Elizabeth Dennis, age 14 of Rogers, entered Heaven on August 8, 2014. She passed away unexpectedly following a sudden illness at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR.
She was born June 22, 2000, in West Memphis, AR to her loving parents Jay and Lisa Dennis.
She was deeply loved by her brother, Alexander James and sisters, Caroline Tennison and Mary
Grace.
Claire was an amazing, spectacular young lady. She was gorgeous inside and out, had brilliant
intelligence, and was gifted beyond her years. Her beautiful smile touched everyone’s heart. She
loved her Lord, Jesus Christ and was an earnest Christian.
Her deep love of her family was foremost in her heart. She adored her siblings, finding new ways
to instigate games and imaginative events with them. She could be found in her home with her
brother and sisters building tree houses, organizing plays or recitals, creating synchronized
swimming routines, or simply reading bedtime stories and saying night time prayers. She loved to
spend time with her mother and father, making them laugh with her creative wit and charm. She
was mature beyond her years, and was a best friend to her parents. She loved to be with her
extended family as well - her grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They are all better people
for having known her.
She was a passionate reader, and a lover of knowledge. Her response to God’s perfect work of
creation was to learn as much as she could about the world and its people. She would read an
encyclopedia as easily and with as much joy as a novel. Her room is filled with books and she
could often be found reading in her chair or on her fluffy bean bag.
Her love for, and gift of music was extraordinary. When she touched a piano, Angels danced.
When she held a violin, Cherubs sang along with her. She composed several award winning
piano pieces as an elementary student and was first chair violin in the Fullbright Junior High
orchestra. She filled her home with beautiful music as she sat at her baby grand piano for hours
and hours. Her musical gift was a blessing from God. She played by ear, and could perform a
song after only hearing it once or twice. She had memorized hundreds of songs and could play
them at will - without sheet music or preparation.
She was a gifted artist. Her paintings, drawings, and writings received State and National
awards. Numerous plaques honoring her work hang in the Bailey Station Elementary Hall of
Fame. In her room at home, these pieces will be cherished by her family for years to come.
She loved her community and her school. Claire was an honor student of the highest order. Her
academic accomplishments are vast and include being honored in the Duke TIP Program in the
earliest grade the program accepts students. She was a member of gifted and talented programs
such as APEX and TREC. She earned eligibility to participate in all Pre AP courses offered in
junior high and achieved the highest grades possible in each. As a seventh grader, she took the
ACT and achieved a score that would make her eligible for any university in our country. Claire
earned a genius level score when given an IQ test in her elementary school years.
She was an active, healthy young woman. Claire was a cheerleader for the Fulbright Junior High
'Timberwolves'. She also participated in gymnastics, and dance. Prior to moving to Rogers, she
excelled at competitive soccer in Collierville, TN.
Her friends were a pillar in her life and she was loyal and honest in her friendships. She rejected
exclusion and had a passion for uniting people. You could find her bringing varied students
together for class projects and activities. She reached out to help peers in times of need and gave
of herself generously. She was active in numerous clubs and civic organizations. She was a
member of the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion, and had been active at the Pinnacle Country
Club. She embodied grace and class in all her relationships.
Claire was an active member of the Central United Methodist Church of Rogers. She could be
found playing on an old baby grand piano in the Chapel after Sunday service. Her relationship
with her Lord was both intellectual and spiritual and she relied upon His Word in her daily life.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Jack Craig Tennison of West Memphis,
AR, James William (Jack) Dennis of Seymour, TN and Julian Alexander of St. Petersburg, FL;
great-grandmother, Margaret Thibodeaux of Grand Coteau, LA; two great uncles, Steve
Alexander of St. Petersburg, FL and Michael Koballa of Greensboro, NC.
Survivors include her loving grandparents, Bill and Alice Tennison of West Memphis, AR, and
Jerry and Ann Dennis of Seymour, TN; two uncles, Chris Tennison (Elizabeth) of West Memphis
and their children, Andrea and William and Jeremiah Dennis (Aura) of Atlanta, GA; three great
grandmothers, Patricia Alexander of St. Petersburg, FL, Joyce Tennison of West Memphis, AR,
and Rosie Dennis of Seymour, TN; great uncle and aunt, Bob and Becky Alexander of Rogers,
AR; great-aunt, Linda Koballa of Greensboro, NC and many loving cousins and other relatives.
In honor of Claire funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2014, at
Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carness Vaughan officiating at 2535 W. New
Hope Road, Rogers, AR 72758.She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Jack Craig
Tennison of West Memphis, AR, James William (Jack) Dennis of Seymour, TN and Julian
Alexander of St. Petersburg, FL; great-grandmother, Margaret Thibodeaux of Grand Coteau, LA;
two great uncles, Steve Alexander of St. Petersburg, FL and Michael Koballa of Greensboro, NC.
Survivors include her loving grandparents, Bill and Alice Tennison of West Memphis, AR, and
Jerry and Ann Dennis of Seymour, TN; two uncles, Chris Tennison (Elizabeth) of West Memphis
and their children, Andrea and William and Jeremiah Dennis (Aura) of Atlanta, GA; three great
grandmothers, Patricia Alexander of St. Petersburg, FL, Joyce Tennison of West Memphis, AR,
and Rosie Dennis of Seymour, TN; great uncle and aunt, Bob and Becky Alexander of Rogers,
AR; great-aunt, Linda Koballa of Greensboro, NC and many loving cousins and other relatives.
In honor of Claire funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2014, at
Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carness Vaughan officiating at 2535 W. New
Hope Road, Rogers, AR 72758.
A private burial will be at Pinnacle Memorial Gardens in Rogers, AR.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central United Methodist Church of Rogers,
where a fund is being established to place a new grand piano in her honor in the Chapel she loved
so much.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers.
Paul Frederick Griesenauer
February 14, 1932 - May 4, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Paul Frederick Griesenauer, 83, of Rogers, AR passed away, Monday,
May 4, 2015 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born February 14, 1932 in
Dardenne, MO to Fred E. and Mathilda Auchley Griesenauer.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Paul
was a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks
Lodge, the Moose Club, and most recently with the Rogers Adult Wellness
Center Pinochle Clubs.
He was an extremely devout member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Church in Rogers.
Paul was always self employed and an avid entrepreneur. His many
business ventures included a realty company and
building/owning/operating the Statue Road Inn in Eureka Springs. He
loved playing cards and considered his middle name to be 'Pinochle.' His
only greater loves were the Lord, his wife and his precious family.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Ann; his parents and
a sister, Margie Kister.
Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Agnes Becker
Griesenauer; three sons, Fred Griesenauer, Dan Griesenauer, Dennis
Griesenauer and wife, Amanda; two daughters, Elaine Routsong and
husband, Dr. Rodney Routsong, Jean Lancaster and husband, Bill all of
Rogers; two brothers, John Griesenauer and wife, Barbara of St. Peters,
MO, Neal Griesenauer of Winter Haven, FL; one sister, GiGi Schnieder of
St. Charles, MO; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Monday, May 11, 2015 at
Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers with the Rosary beginning at
6:00 pm.
A Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St.
Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers. Inurnment will be at 2:00 pm
at the National cemetery in Fayetteville with full military honors provided.
Mabel Howard
June 23, 1919 - May 5, 2015
Bethel Heights, Arkansas
Martha 'Mabel' (Longmate) Howard, 95, a lifelong resident of
Northwest Arkansas passed away peacefully May 5, 2015 at the Maples
at Har-Ber Meadows in Springdale, AR. She was born June 23, 1919
in Rogers, AR to Henry and Clara Vanmeter Longmate.
She was a graduate of Rogers High School. She worked at Oberman
Garment Factory for over 10 years and was an excellent seamstress.
She was a hard worker, a wonderful cook and had a giving heart.
Mabel was Pentecostal and a faithful servant to The Lord’s work all her
life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Howard of 40 years,
one brother, Arthur Longmate and one sister, Ellen Martin.
Mabel is survived by one brother, John Longmate and wife, Nadell of
Alma, AR; granddaughter, Samantha Darter; two great grandsons; nieces
and nephews, James and Georgia Longmate, Carolyn and Tom Hayes,
Robert and Cindy Longmate, Richard and Kim Longmate, John and
Sharon Martin and many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Stockdale-
Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers with Pastor James Longmate
officiating. Burial will follow in Bluff cemetery in Springdale.
Sherall Dean McCall
February 3, 1945 - October 9, 2015
Lowell, Arkansas
Sherall Dean McCall, 70, of Lowell, Arkansas entered into the joy of the
Lord on Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born February 3, 1945 in Berryville, Arkansas to Jack and Betty
Southerland McCall.
He proudly served in the United States Navy.
Sherall loved all things outdoors and spent a lifetime building memories
with his family camping, hunting and trail riding. Gifted mechanically,
known as a gearhead by his friends, he never met a machine he could not
fix. He was well known for his fire building ability and homemade ice
cream. He leaves behind a legacy of faith in God, love of family and a
strong work ethic.
Sherall is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Martin McCall; three
sons, Kevin McCall and wife, Tammy of Centerton, AR, Ryan McCall
and wife, Shellie of Lowell, Russ McCall and wife, Nicole of
Centerton; two daughters, April McCall of Prairie Grove, AR, Renae
Longmate and husband, Brad of Bella Vista, AR; 9 siblings, Richard
McCall, Paul McCall, Reba Sisco, Jess McCall, Mary Weems, Sarita
Meacham, Jeanne Williams, Donna Grunwald, Randi Scott; 15
grandchildren, Justin Fitts, Kolby McCall, Robyn McCall, Lane McCall,
Haylee Fitts, Weston Fitts, Hunter McCall, Shay Longmate, Hannah
McCall, Carson Longmate, Trystan McCall, Tate McCall, Aiden
McCall, Olivia McCall, Londyn Longmate, and was eagerly awaiting the
arrival of his 16th grandchild in November.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at
Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, October 12, 2015 at
Grandview Baptist Church in Berryville, AR with Pastors Paul Eden,
Danny Phillips and Joe Lyons officiating. Burial will follow in
Grandview cemetery.
Memorials may be made in memory of Sherall McCall to
Ambassadors for Christ Academy, PO Box 924, Bentonville, AR 72712.
