Karen Ruth Bradford
SPRINGDALE — Karen Ruth Bradford, 49, died July 21, 2010, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale.
She was born Jan. 10, 1961, in Santa Cruz, Calif., to Floyd and Juanita Barnes Bradford. She previously worked in housekeeping at Northwest Medical Center and enjoyed going to yard sales.
Survivors include her mother of Springdale; two daughters, Debra McPherson of Springdale and Misty Roman of Rogers; three brothers, including William Bradford of Bentonville and John Bradford of Springdale; a sister; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Memorial Funeral Home in Springdale.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sugar Hill Cemetery near Lincoln.
Paten Lane Griffith
JOHNSON — Paten Lane Griffth, infant, died July 21, 2010, in Johnson.
Survivors include his mother, Alisha Griff th.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.
Dominick Doss
FAYETTEVILLE — Dominick Doss, 2, died July 18, 2010, in Fayetteville. He was born Feb. 28, 2008, in Fayetteville, to Brandon Doss and Amy Grubb.
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Aaliyah Doss; and two half-sisters, Trista and Trinity Doss, both of Fayetteville.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Guy Richard Biddinger
ROGERS — Guy Richard Biddinger, 90, of Rogers died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale.
Guy was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to the late Ernest and Juanita (Reade) Biddinger.
Guy served in the Army during World War II, serving in Italy, France and Germany. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Thomas Guy Biddinger; and two brothers, Hugh and Paul Biddinger.
Survivors include his loving wife, Martha, of the home; one son, John Biddinger of Rogers; one daughter, Judy Ranalli and her husband, Norbert, of Tontitown; one brother, Lyle Biddinger and his wife, Betty, of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Christie Zulpo, Nathan Ranalli, Megan Merrick, Jeremy Metcalf, Sara Woodie, Savanna Spilman, Ben Biddinger and Haily Biddinger; and nine greatgrandchildren.
A memorial service for Guy will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. Visitation will be Friday, July 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.
Memorials can be made in Guy’s name to Circle of Life Hospice House, Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry or the Rogers Adult Wellness Center. Arrangements made under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.
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Harley Andy Moser Sr.
ROGERS — Harley Andy Moser Sr., 91, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Rogers, Ark., while a patient at Mercy Hospital.
Harley was born September 1918 in Bexar, Ark., to parents Noah and Ruth Moser. While growing up, he attended school in Calico Rock, Ark.
Harley married Phyllis Simpson of Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1937. Five years later, Harley realized that his country needed his skills, so he enlisted in the Air Force in 1942. A World War II veteran, Harley earned the rank of 1st sergeant. He was stationed in China, Burma and India during his Air Force career.
Upon leaving the Air Force, Harley began to seek a permanent home for Phyllis and himself. After visiting Rogers, Ark., he commented that “it was the nicest place on earth.” The two built their home in Rogers and have lived here ever since.
In 1950, Harley Sr. established and became the founder of the Moser Corporation. Throughout Harley’s life, he was fascinated by cabinet-making and took his mastery of woodworking and cabinetry to a substantial level in the opening of the company. Over the course of the next 60 years, the Moser brand has graced thousands of school classrooms, hospitals, institutions, public and private offices as well as libraries, government off ces and organizations with highquality furniture and equipment. Harley Sr.’s hobby was his work and he delighted in developing new methods of wood manufacturing and translated his skills into meaningful products for others.
While Harley’s life centered around his work, he also had a tremendous love for his community and youth. Harley Sr. was an assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 122 of Rogers and enjoyed working with young men, many of which earned the rank of Eagle during his tenure. He was also responsible for helping establish the first Little League organizations in Rogers, working with the Rogers Lions Club to bring baseball to area youth.
Harley was an elected member of the Rogers city council during the 1950s and worked with the city on road and highway concerns.
Harley and Phyllis were active members of the Central United Methodist Church of Rogers. Harley was involved in many church activities and chaired several committees during his lifetime.
Harley Sr. leaves behind his wife, Phyllis, of the home; three sons and daughter in-laws, Harley Moser Jr. and Lynda, Philip Moser, and Mike and Sandra Moser. Grandchildren include Kelly Chimarys, Terry Drain, Todd Moser, Margo Blunk, Timothy Moser, Daniel Moser and Mason Moser. Harley Sr. also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews throughout the United States also mourn the loss of the grandfather and great-uncle.
In 1955, the Rogers newspaper published an article about Harley Sr. and his business. It was an in-depth look at Harley Sr. as a bright and gifted businessman as well as an artist, creator and designer. The article will be made available to those attending the services at the Central United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, at Central United Methodist Church in Rogers. Burial will be private.
The family has requested that, in lieu of fl owers, donations and gifts be made to the Central United Methodist Church of Rogers at 2535 W. New Hope Road, Rogers, AR 72757, or charity of their choice.
Arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.callisonloughfuneralhome.com.
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Michael Spillers
FAYETTEVILLE — Michael Spillers, 68, of Fayetteville died July 22, 2010, at Circle of Life Hospice Center in Springdale, Ark. He was born March 19, 1942, in Mulberry, Ark., to William O. and Laberta (Craven) Spillers. Mike was a faithful witness of Jehovah for 53 years, having been baptized at the age of 15. Even after being overtaken by illness, he enjoyed teaching others about the Bible. He also enjoyed good food, cooking, growing fl owers and spending time with family and friends. He will be sorely missed by family, many friends, spiritual brothers and sisters and loyal employees.
He was the owner and operator of Advanced Information Systems.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda Spillers, of the home; eight children, Michelle Ferri (husband Peter) of Fayetteville, Ark., Michael Spillers of Long Beach, Calif., Kristin Henley of Branson, Mo., Scott Spillers of West Hollywood, Calif., Ryan Spillers of Fayetteville, Ark., Jennifer Mesko of Fayetteville, Ark., Jessica Mesko of Fayetteville, Ark., and Micah Spillers of the home; nine grandchildren, Peter Ferri, Isabella Ferri, Emmaline Spillers, Lillian Spillers, Tori Spillers, Blake Henley, Austin Henley, Levi Henley and Kaylin Henley.
Visitation will be held today, July 23, 2010, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2837 Old Wire Road in Fayetteville, with Brother Herbert Wight offciating. Private burial will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
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