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| 1591 S. 48th Street Springdale, Arkansas 72762 479-751-2444 |
JESSE WAYNE BARRON
Jesse Wayne Barron, 62, of Springdale, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at his home. He was born March 3, 1948
in Chester, Arkansas to Calvin and Lola McCoy Barron.
Mr. Barron served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and worked for
many years for Danaher Tool Group. He enjoyed repairing cars and equipment for friends, fishing, camping
and gardening. He was a charter member of Fishback Baptist Church in Springdale.
He was preceded in death by his father, a son, James Barron in 1997, and two brothers, Eugene and Alvin
Barron.
He is survived by three children, Jeff Barron of Rogers, Janet Dills and husband Chris of Owasso, OK, John
Barron of Rogers; his mother, Lola Barron of Bentonville; a brother, Bobby Barron of Springdale; a sister, Shirley
Coleman of Harmon; two grandchildren, Blake and Katelyn Dills; several nieces and nephews; companion,
Barbara Gilbert of Springdale; and the mother of his children and former spouse, JoAnne Barron-Hickman.
A funeral services was Tuesday, August 3, at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Pastor Loy Counts officiating
followed by Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hemophilia Foundation of Arkansas,
Inc., 351 Valley Oak Lane, Austin, AR 72007.
Jesse Wayne Barron, 62, of Springdale, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at his home. He was born March 3, 1948
in Chester, Arkansas to Calvin and Lola McCoy Barron.
Mr. Barron served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and worked for
many years for Danaher Tool Group. He enjoyed repairing cars and equipment for friends, fishing, camping
and gardening. He was a charter member of Fishback Baptist Church in Springdale.
He was preceded in death by his father, a son, James Barron in 1997, and two brothers, Eugene and Alvin
Barron.
He is survived by three children, Jeff Barron of Rogers, Janet Dills and husband Chris of Owasso, OK, John
Barron of Rogers; his mother, Lola Barron of Bentonville; a brother, Bobby Barron of Springdale; a sister, Shirley
Coleman of Harmon; two grandchildren, Blake and Katelyn Dills; several nieces and nephews; companion,
Barbara Gilbert of Springdale; and the mother of his children and former spouse, JoAnne Barron-Hickman.
A funeral services was Tuesday, August 3, at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Pastor Loy Counts officiating
followed by Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hemophilia Foundation of Arkansas,
Inc., 351 Valley Oak Lane, Austin, AR 72007.
JULIETT ANN “JUDY” TERRY
Juliett Ann “Judy” Terry, 71, of Springdale, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at her home. She was born August 4,
1939 in Springdale to Thomas Henry and Edith Irene Tweedy Tabor.
Mrs. Terry was a member of Lowell First Assembly of God and dedicated to the church’s Food Pantry. She
enjoyed cooking, gardening, and time with her family. She worked for a number of years at Cargill, and then at
Cintas for the last 11 years where she was very close to her coworkers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Price “Sonny” Terry in 2007, five brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by a son, James Main and wife Cheran of Bella Vista; two brothers, Ralph Wayne Tabor of Shell
Knob, MO, James Eldon “Jim” Tabor of Riverside, CA; four grandchildren, Josh Brown, Matt Cairns, Miranda
Wise, A.J. Wise; and four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Ariana, Nathaniel and Jagger.
Funeral services were Monday, August 9, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at Wilson Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lowell First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 266, Lowell, AR 72745 for the
Food Pantry.
Juliett Ann “Judy” Terry, 71, of Springdale, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at her home. She was born August 4,
1939 in Springdale to Thomas Henry and Edith Irene Tweedy Tabor.
Mrs. Terry was a member of Lowell First Assembly of God and dedicated to the church’s Food Pantry. She
enjoyed cooking, gardening, and time with her family. She worked for a number of years at Cargill, and then at
Cintas for the last 11 years where she was very close to her coworkers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Price “Sonny” Terry in 2007, five brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by a son, James Main and wife Cheran of Bella Vista; two brothers, Ralph Wayne Tabor of Shell
Knob, MO, James Eldon “Jim” Tabor of Riverside, CA; four grandchildren, Josh Brown, Matt Cairns, Miranda
Wise, A.J. Wise; and four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Ariana, Nathaniel and Jagger.
Funeral services were Monday, August 9, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at Wilson Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lowell First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 266, Lowell, AR 72745 for the
Food Pantry.
ALAN DALE BERTSCHY
Alan Dale Bertschy, 46, of Springdale, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at his home. He was born August 9, 1963 in
Oklahoma City to Billy and Velta Kaundart Bertschy. Mr. Bertschy was a Christian and attended the Baptist
churches. He enjoyed time with his family, hunting, fishing, studying and collecting guns. He loved animals. He
also enjoyed his work at the V.A. Medical Center where he was a phlebotomist.
He is survived by his son, Robbie Dale Bertschy; his parents, Billy and Velta Bertschy; a sister, Shanna Crum
and husband Ricky all of Springdale; a nephew, Alan Ramsey and wife Amanda and their daughter, Ella also of
Springdale; and two aunts, Ruth Kaundart of Ft. Smith, and Ruth Bertschy of Seattle, WA.
A funeral services was Wednesday, August 11, at the funeral home with Pastor Jason Scott officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Ozarks, 413 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Alan Dale Bertschy, 46, of Springdale, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at his home. He was born August 9, 1963 in
Oklahoma City to Billy and Velta Kaundart Bertschy. Mr. Bertschy was a Christian and attended the Baptist
churches. He enjoyed time with his family, hunting, fishing, studying and collecting guns. He loved animals. He
also enjoyed his work at the V.A. Medical Center where he was a phlebotomist.
He is survived by his son, Robbie Dale Bertschy; his parents, Billy and Velta Bertschy; a sister, Shanna Crum
and husband Ricky all of Springdale; a nephew, Alan Ramsey and wife Amanda and their daughter, Ella also of
Springdale; and two aunts, Ruth Kaundart of Ft. Smith, and Ruth Bertschy of Seattle, WA.
A funeral services was Wednesday, August 11, at the funeral home with Pastor Jason Scott officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Ozarks, 413 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
ISABELLE MEEKER
Lula Isabelle “Dude” Meeker, 83, of Springdale, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at her home in Springdale. She
was born July 28, 1927 in Benjamin, Texas to Sherman and Geneva Barton Zachary.
Mrs. Meeker married John Edwin Meeker, longtime area barber, on June 27, 1948 in Fayetteville. She was a
homemaker throughout her life, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and doing family genealogy. She was
a member of the Church of Christ, and former member of the Home Extension Service where she had served as
president.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2009, by two brothers, Vaudrey Zachary, Albert Zachary, and two
sisters, Pauline Sharp and Thelma Erwin.
She is survived by four sisters, Leanell Shockley of Springdale, Marjorie King, Val Wallis and husband Jerry all of
Lowell, Shirley Lichtenberg of Bella Vista, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral services was Thursday, August 12 at the funeral home. Interment was at Bluff Cemetery.
Lula Isabelle “Dude” Meeker, 83, of Springdale, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at her home in Springdale. She
was born July 28, 1927 in Benjamin, Texas to Sherman and Geneva Barton Zachary.
Mrs. Meeker married John Edwin Meeker, longtime area barber, on June 27, 1948 in Fayetteville. She was a
homemaker throughout her life, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and doing family genealogy. She was
a member of the Church of Christ, and former member of the Home Extension Service where she had served as
president.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2009, by two brothers, Vaudrey Zachary, Albert Zachary, and two
sisters, Pauline Sharp and Thelma Erwin.
She is survived by four sisters, Leanell Shockley of Springdale, Marjorie King, Val Wallis and husband Jerry all of
Lowell, Shirley Lichtenberg of Bella Vista, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral services was Thursday, August 12 at the funeral home. Interment was at Bluff Cemetery.
JOHNNIE TRIPLET
Johnnie Elouise Triplet, 64, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home. She was born July
10, 1946 In Karnack, Texas to Johnny John and Avis Aline Maddox Hampton. Mrs. Triplet loved to work in her
yard and garden, and enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include her husband, James Gosdin of the home; a daughter, Tami Roberts of Fayetteville; two
brothers, James Neal Hampton of Washington, Lamar Hampton of Tennessee; a sister, Marie Williams of
Louisiana; a granddaughter, Amber Napier and husband Christopher, and their daughter, Anna-Lynn all of
Fayetteville; a grandson, Eric Jefferies and wife Melleni, and their daughters, Rachael and Kayla; best friend,
Vicky Rowlins; and adopted granddaughter, Amber Warford.
A memorial service was Saturday, August 14, at Heritage Funeral Chapel with Pastor Craig Villines officiating.
Johnnie Elouise Triplet, 64, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home. She was born July
10, 1946 In Karnack, Texas to Johnny John and Avis Aline Maddox Hampton. Mrs. Triplet loved to work in her
yard and garden, and enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include her husband, James Gosdin of the home; a daughter, Tami Roberts of Fayetteville; two
brothers, James Neal Hampton of Washington, Lamar Hampton of Tennessee; a sister, Marie Williams of
Louisiana; a granddaughter, Amber Napier and husband Christopher, and their daughter, Anna-Lynn all of
Fayetteville; a grandson, Eric Jefferies and wife Melleni, and their daughters, Rachael and Kayla; best friend,
Vicky Rowlins; and adopted granddaughter, Amber Warford.
A memorial service was Saturday, August 14, at Heritage Funeral Chapel with Pastor Craig Villines officiating.
MIKE LEWIS
Michael David “Mike” Lewis, 58, of Springdale, died Friday, August 20, 2010 near Elkins. He was born October 8,
1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Farnum O. and Emily Jean Johnson Lewis. He lived in Springdale for the past 25 years.
He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, was devoted to his family, and was a homebuilder and
craftsman. He also enjoyed sports and played football, basketball and baseball in school.
He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Darrell Lewis, and an infant sister, Linda Lewis.
He is survived by three children, Scott Lewis and wife Jessica of San Diego, CA, Sarah Lewis of San Diego, CA,
Cidnie Lewis of the home; a step-son, Jonathan Fitzpatrick of Springdale; his mother, Jean Lewis of Russellville,
KY; and two grandchildren, Greenlee and Emma.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage
Funeral Home Chapel in Springdale. Interment will be at Bluff Cemetery.
Michael David “Mike” Lewis, 58, of Springdale, died Friday, August 20, 2010 near Elkins. He was born October 8,
1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Farnum O. and Emily Jean Johnson Lewis. He lived in Springdale for the past 25 years.
He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, was devoted to his family, and was a homebuilder and
craftsman. He also enjoyed sports and played football, basketball and baseball in school.
He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Darrell Lewis, and an infant sister, Linda Lewis.
He is survived by three children, Scott Lewis and wife Jessica of San Diego, CA, Sarah Lewis of San Diego, CA,
Cidnie Lewis of the home; a step-son, Jonathan Fitzpatrick of Springdale; his mother, Jean Lewis of Russellville,
KY; and two grandchildren, Greenlee and Emma.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage
Funeral Home Chapel in Springdale. Interment will be at Bluff Cemetery.
PHYLLIS ANDERSON
Phyllis Graham Anderson, 78, of Springdale, died Monday, September 6, 2010 at Circle of Life Hospice in
Springdale. She was born September 5, 1932 in Newport, Washington to Alvin Oscar and Elsie Brinser Graham.
Mrs. Anderson retired from a career as a school librarian and gifted education teacher. She was active in church
and mission activities her entire life and at 70 years of age established with her husband the Budapest Christian
Public Library in Budapest, Hungary. In 2009 they opened a warehouse and distribution office in Budapest to
provide Christian material to reading centers in the Balkan countries. Currently this work is continuing from their
home in Springdale.
She is survived by her husband, Harold “Andy” Anderson of the home; three sons, Marc Anderson and wife
Roberta “Bobbi” of Liberty Lake, WA, Kurt Anderson and wife Penny of Springdale, Eric Anderson and wife
Joanne of Carlsbad, CA; six grandchildren Jason, Scott, Chad, Emily, Erika and Jenna; and two great
grandchildren, Isabella and Matthew. She is also survived by a sister, Leola Miller, of Spokane, WA; a sister-in-
law, Flora Graham, of Mill Creek, WA; a brother-in-law, Leroy Adams, of St. Maries, ID; along with many nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister June Adams, and her brother Alvin “Gale” Graham.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, at Heritage Funeral Chapel in Springdale.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Fellowship Bible Church, 2000 W. Emma Avenue in Springdale,
with Pastor John Glasser officiating. Burial will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Institute for Christian Resources, Budapest Library
Project, P. O. Box 7494, San Jose, CA 95150.
Phyllis Graham Anderson, 78, of Springdale, died Monday, September 6, 2010 at Circle of Life Hospice in
Springdale. She was born September 5, 1932 in Newport, Washington to Alvin Oscar and Elsie Brinser Graham.
Mrs. Anderson retired from a career as a school librarian and gifted education teacher. She was active in church
and mission activities her entire life and at 70 years of age established with her husband the Budapest Christian
Public Library in Budapest, Hungary. In 2009 they opened a warehouse and distribution office in Budapest to
provide Christian material to reading centers in the Balkan countries. Currently this work is continuing from their
home in Springdale.
She is survived by her husband, Harold “Andy” Anderson of the home; three sons, Marc Anderson and wife
Roberta “Bobbi” of Liberty Lake, WA, Kurt Anderson and wife Penny of Springdale, Eric Anderson and wife
Joanne of Carlsbad, CA; six grandchildren Jason, Scott, Chad, Emily, Erika and Jenna; and two great
grandchildren, Isabella and Matthew. She is also survived by a sister, Leola Miller, of Spokane, WA; a sister-in-
law, Flora Graham, of Mill Creek, WA; a brother-in-law, Leroy Adams, of St. Maries, ID; along with many nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister June Adams, and her brother Alvin “Gale” Graham.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, at Heritage Funeral Chapel in Springdale.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Fellowship Bible Church, 2000 W. Emma Avenue in Springdale,
with Pastor John Glasser officiating. Burial will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Institute for Christian Resources, Budapest Library
Project, P. O. Box 7494, San Jose, CA 95150.
