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| 1591 S. 48th Street Springdale, Arkansas 72762 479-751-2444 |
LARRY G. DELOZIER
Larry G. DeLozier, 71, formerly of Springdale, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Isabel, Texas with his
wife by his side on January 15, 2010. Larry was born January 18, 1938, to Franklin Burnett "Barney" and Pearl
Evelyn O'Neal DeLozier in Upland, California. He enjoyed his retirement years in Port Isabel, Texas, and had a
zest for life and a passion for music and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Twila
DeLozier.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diana; two sons, Daren DeLozier and Craig DeLozier both of Prairie Grove; a
daughter, Jody (DeLozier) Ellison of Fayetteville; a brother, Dwight DeLozier of Springdale; six grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at
Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Randall Galloway officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Healthcare of South Texas, 2501 Paredes Line Road,
Brownsville, Texas 78526.
Larry G. DeLozier, 71, formerly of Springdale, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Isabel, Texas with his
wife by his side on January 15, 2010. Larry was born January 18, 1938, to Franklin Burnett "Barney" and Pearl
Evelyn O'Neal DeLozier in Upland, California. He enjoyed his retirement years in Port Isabel, Texas, and had a
zest for life and a passion for music and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Twila
DeLozier.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diana; two sons, Daren DeLozier and Craig DeLozier both of Prairie Grove; a
daughter, Jody (DeLozier) Ellison of Fayetteville; a brother, Dwight DeLozier of Springdale; six grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at
Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Randall Galloway officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Healthcare of South Texas, 2501 Paredes Line Road,
Brownsville, Texas 78526.
JOHNETTE SANCHEZ
Mary Johnette Sanchez, 72, of Springdale, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Circle of Life Hospice. She was
born May 11, 1937 in Davenport, Iowa to Aliido and Mary Louise Fohgerty Chavas.
Mrs. Sanchez graduated from St. Vincent Catholic High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She married Albert
P. “Al” Sanchez on November 28, 1959. They moved their family to Springdale in 1971. Mr. Sanchez preceded
her in death in 2004.
Survivors include three children, Mary Sanchez Nelms and husband T.L. of Fayetteville, Albert Sanchez and wife
Kim of Springdale, Robert Sanchez and wife Tracey of Springdale; and four grandchildren, Krista, Alex, Michael
and Claire.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, followed by a Rosary service at 4:00 p.m. at Heritage
Funeral Home in Springdale.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale with Father
John Antony officiating. Interment will be at Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alex Tice, Michael Sanchez,
Richard Farris, Chris Lisle, Lester Coger and Bob Bersi. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Gray, Ken Galloway,
John Lisle, Frank Sanchez, George Sanchez and Paul Farris.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762.
Mary Johnette Sanchez, 72, of Springdale, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Circle of Life Hospice. She was
born May 11, 1937 in Davenport, Iowa to Aliido and Mary Louise Fohgerty Chavas.
Mrs. Sanchez graduated from St. Vincent Catholic High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She married Albert
P. “Al” Sanchez on November 28, 1959. They moved their family to Springdale in 1971. Mr. Sanchez preceded
her in death in 2004.
Survivors include three children, Mary Sanchez Nelms and husband T.L. of Fayetteville, Albert Sanchez and wife
Kim of Springdale, Robert Sanchez and wife Tracey of Springdale; and four grandchildren, Krista, Alex, Michael
and Claire.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, followed by a Rosary service at 4:00 p.m. at Heritage
Funeral Home in Springdale.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale with Father
John Antony officiating. Interment will be at Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alex Tice, Michael Sanchez,
Richard Farris, Chris Lisle, Lester Coger and Bob Bersi. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Gray, Ken Galloway,
John Lisle, Frank Sanchez, George Sanchez and Paul Farris.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762.
TONY E. HARMON
Tony Edward Harmon, 98, of Springdale, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Westwood Health and Rehabilitation
Center. He was born March 6, 1911 in Leeper, Missouri to James Richard Edward “Ed” and Nettie Daniels
Harmon.
Mr. Harmon was devoted to his family. He enjoyed gardening, working with hay and livestock on his farm, music
and playing the guitar. He was a member of Faith Regular Baptist Church, and a member of Rogers Riding
Club in earlier years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Thelma Noreen (Whinnery) Harmon in 2005.
Survivors include four sons, Harold Harmon and wife Sue of Springdale, Carroll Harmon and wife Mickey of
Springdale, David Harmon of Lowell, Virgil Harmon and wife Connie of Springdale; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-
grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, at
Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale with Pastor Charlie Foster officiating. Interment at Spring Creek Cemetery
will be private.
Casket bearers will be Doug Harmon, Duane Harmon, Dakota Harmon, Steve Harmon, Mike Bell, Adam Cole,
Brian Groves, David Henson, Cody Porter, Matt Ray, Devin Sims, Brad Wilkinson and Geraldo Zea.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762.
Tony Edward Harmon, 98, of Springdale, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Westwood Health and Rehabilitation
Center. He was born March 6, 1911 in Leeper, Missouri to James Richard Edward “Ed” and Nettie Daniels
Harmon.
Mr. Harmon was devoted to his family. He enjoyed gardening, working with hay and livestock on his farm, music
and playing the guitar. He was a member of Faith Regular Baptist Church, and a member of Rogers Riding
Club in earlier years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Thelma Noreen (Whinnery) Harmon in 2005.
Survivors include four sons, Harold Harmon and wife Sue of Springdale, Carroll Harmon and wife Mickey of
Springdale, David Harmon of Lowell, Virgil Harmon and wife Connie of Springdale; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-
grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, at
Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale with Pastor Charlie Foster officiating. Interment at Spring Creek Cemetery
will be private.
Casket bearers will be Doug Harmon, Duane Harmon, Dakota Harmon, Steve Harmon, Mike Bell, Adam Cole,
Brian Groves, David Henson, Cody Porter, Matt Ray, Devin Sims, Brad Wilkinson and Geraldo Zea.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762.
NOBLE COLE
Noble Ray Cole, infant son of Adam and Kara (Harmon) Cole of Springdale, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
He was born November 18, 2009 in Fayetteville.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Wilma Cole of Springdale, Duane and Judy
Harmon of Springdale; and great-grandparents, Daniel and Lois Watson of Springdale, Jack and JoAnne Miller
of Fayetteville, and Harold and Sue Harmon of Springdale. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,
Hercial Cole.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, at Keypoint Church South Campus, 1404 Chester
Avenue in Springdale. Memorial contributions may be made For Benefit of Noble Cole, c/o Liberty Bank, 4706
S. Thompson St., Springdale, AR 72764.
Noble Ray Cole, infant son of Adam and Kara (Harmon) Cole of Springdale, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
He was born November 18, 2009 in Fayetteville.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Wilma Cole of Springdale, Duane and Judy
Harmon of Springdale; and great-grandparents, Daniel and Lois Watson of Springdale, Jack and JoAnne Miller
of Fayetteville, and Harold and Sue Harmon of Springdale. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,
Hercial Cole.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, at Keypoint Church South Campus, 1404 Chester
Avenue in Springdale. Memorial contributions may be made For Benefit of Noble Cole, c/o Liberty Bank, 4706
S. Thompson St., Springdale, AR 72764.
SHIRLEY McMANUS
Shirley Jean McManus, 54, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Friday, February 12, 2010, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She
was born January 18, 1956 in Ash County, North Carolina to Conley and Lena Barnes Royal, Sr. She was devoted to her family and
enjoyed going to the beach.
Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Ingool and April Rentsch and husband David, Sr. all of Fayetteville; fiancé, John Joines, Sr.
of Fayetteville; mother, Lena Royal of Hays, NC; two brothers, David Royal and Robert Royal both of Hays, NC; three sisters, Judy
Mullinax of Salisbury, NC, Brenda Shumate of Wilkesboro NC, Diane Miller of Mount Airy, NC; and four grandchildren, Citrine Rentsch,
Ally Rentsch, Christian Rentsch and Chloe Rentsch.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box
9462, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Shirley Jean McManus, 54, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Friday, February 12, 2010, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She
was born January 18, 1956 in Ash County, North Carolina to Conley and Lena Barnes Royal, Sr. She was devoted to her family and
enjoyed going to the beach.
Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Ingool and April Rentsch and husband David, Sr. all of Fayetteville; fiancé, John Joines, Sr.
of Fayetteville; mother, Lena Royal of Hays, NC; two brothers, David Royal and Robert Royal both of Hays, NC; three sisters, Judy
Mullinax of Salisbury, NC, Brenda Shumate of Wilkesboro NC, Diane Miller of Mount Airy, NC; and four grandchildren, Citrine Rentsch,
Ally Rentsch, Christian Rentsch and Chloe Rentsch.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box
9462, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
PHYLLIS E. BARTLETT
Phyllis E. Bartlett, 91, of Bella Vista, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Bradford House in Bentonville. She was born July 19,
1918 in Annandale, Minnesota to Simeon and Cora Paul. She and her husband retired from the insurance business and moved to
Bella Vista 20 years ago. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manford Bartlett, a brother, George “Bud” Paul, a sister, Ione Spencer Primeau, and a
niece, Sally Spencer.
A memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista with Rev. Dennis Ritchie officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., 72715, or to the Bella
Vista Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, 72714.
Phyllis E. Bartlett, 91, of Bella Vista, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Bradford House in Bentonville. She was born July 19,
1918 in Annandale, Minnesota to Simeon and Cora Paul. She and her husband retired from the insurance business and moved to
Bella Vista 20 years ago. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manford Bartlett, a brother, George “Bud” Paul, a sister, Ione Spencer Primeau, and a
niece, Sally Spencer.
A memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista with Rev. Dennis Ritchie officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., 72715, or to the Bella
Vista Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, 72714.
KENNETH PEOPLES
Kenneth Lee Peoples, 49, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born
June 23, 1960 in Paoli, Indiana to Arthur Joe and Lola Maxine Mayfield Peoples. He worked as a carpenter throughout his life and
enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Howard, and a brother, Fred Peoples.
Survivors include three children, Daven Peoples, Daniel Peoples and Danelle Peoples all of Shell Knob, MO; two sisters, Chris Peters
of Bentonville, and Cindy Peoples; a brother, Joe Peoples of Estes Park, CO; and former spouse, Linda Jane (Lewis) Peoples of Shell
Knob, MO.
A memorial service will be announced and updated as soon as finalized. Contributions may be made to Seven Hills Homeless
Center, P.O. Box 474, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Kenneth Lee Peoples, 49, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born
June 23, 1960 in Paoli, Indiana to Arthur Joe and Lola Maxine Mayfield Peoples. He worked as a carpenter throughout his life and
enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Howard, and a brother, Fred Peoples.
Survivors include three children, Daven Peoples, Daniel Peoples and Danelle Peoples all of Shell Knob, MO; two sisters, Chris Peters
of Bentonville, and Cindy Peoples; a brother, Joe Peoples of Estes Park, CO; and former spouse, Linda Jane (Lewis) Peoples of Shell
Knob, MO.
A memorial service will be announced and updated as soon as finalized. Contributions may be made to Seven Hills Homeless
Center, P.O. Box 474, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
GERALD COURTNEY
Gerald Duane Courtney, 60, of Fayetteville, died at his home on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was born January
26, 1950 in Fayetteville to Glen and Nettie Unger Courtney.
Mr. Courtney graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1975 with a degree in electrical engineering. He
started Courtney Electronics, Inc. in 1988 where he manufactured motor controllers. He enjoyed playing football,
baseball and racquetball. He was devoted to his family and loved playing with his grandchildren and his guitar.
Survivors include his wife, Deonn (Lane) Courtney of the home; three children, Brent Courtney and wife Sheila of
Bella Vista, Ashley Courtney and husband Jason Collins of Bentonville, Matthew Courtney and wife Alicia of
Fayetteville; his mother, Nettie Courtney of Springdale; a brother, Ronald Courtney of Fayetteville; and ten
grandchildren, Austin Lindabury, Delaney Hulse, Dylon Hulse, Utah Courtney, Denver Hulse, Holland Courtney,
Jaxon Courtney, Raedyn Courtney, Mason Collins and Parker Collins.
A graveside service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Baptist Ford Cemetery in Greenland with Pastor
Bobby Main officiating.
Bearers will be Randall Hollingsworth, Adam Booker, Alex Amaya, Hunter Courtney, Jason Collins and Arthur
Nuggent.
Gerald Duane Courtney, 60, of Fayetteville, died at his home on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was born January
26, 1950 in Fayetteville to Glen and Nettie Unger Courtney.
Mr. Courtney graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1975 with a degree in electrical engineering. He
started Courtney Electronics, Inc. in 1988 where he manufactured motor controllers. He enjoyed playing football,
baseball and racquetball. He was devoted to his family and loved playing with his grandchildren and his guitar.
Survivors include his wife, Deonn (Lane) Courtney of the home; three children, Brent Courtney and wife Sheila of
Bella Vista, Ashley Courtney and husband Jason Collins of Bentonville, Matthew Courtney and wife Alicia of
Fayetteville; his mother, Nettie Courtney of Springdale; a brother, Ronald Courtney of Fayetteville; and ten
grandchildren, Austin Lindabury, Delaney Hulse, Dylon Hulse, Utah Courtney, Denver Hulse, Holland Courtney,
Jaxon Courtney, Raedyn Courtney, Mason Collins and Parker Collins.
A graveside service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Baptist Ford Cemetery in Greenland with Pastor
Bobby Main officiating.
Bearers will be Randall Hollingsworth, Adam Booker, Alex Amaya, Hunter Courtney, Jason Collins and Arthur
Nuggent.
