LOWELL
Apolinar “Joe” Garza, 64, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
Joe was born Jan. 26, 1946, to Manuel and Isabel Sauceda Garza of McAllen, Texas, who preceded him in death. He was a car salesman for Jim Bob Wheeler for about 15 years.
Joe was a wonderful husband for 25 years. He was a fun and loving father. He also helped many people, translating from Spanish to English, filling out forms, mailing important documents and giving rides to whoever needed it. Joe was loved by many people and will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Garza of Lowell; three sons, David A. Garza of Rogers, Thomas Garza and wife, Shelia, of St. Paul, and Juan Garza and wife, Sonia, of Rogers; two brothers, Ismael “Smiley” Flores and wife, Paula, of McAllen, Texas, and Manuel Garza Jr. and wife, Aurora, of Rogers; four sisters, Belen Garza and husband, Jose, of Edinburg, Texas, Gloria Rodriguez of McAllen, Texas, Tina Lopez of Rogers, and Lydia Escobar and husband, Remigio, of Rogers; six grandchildren, Ethan, RiLynn and Kalina Garza of St. Paul, and Leslie, Lizette and Johnny Garza of Rogers; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30 at Union Cemetery at Stotts City, Mo.
Visitation will be 9 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, 510 E. Cherry, Mt. Vernon, Mo.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Garza, George Merritt, Manuel Garza, Ismael Flores, Remigio Escobar III, Remy Escobar IV and Marcos Cortez.
Memorial donations may be made to the Union Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
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SPRINGDALE
Alta Mae Blythe McCrary Disney, 92, of Springdale, fell asleep peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2010, to awaken in the presence of her Savior, Christ Jesus, forever. Members of her family and dear friends attended her with great appreciation for the loving care afforded by the folks at Circle of Life Hospice.
She was born June 11, 1918, in Antlers, Okla., to Edgar Blythe and Octavia Townsend McCrary. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 53 years, Gerald Oren Disney; a sister, Catherine McCrary; a stepbrother, Cody Miller; an infant granddaughter, Tisha Gayle Green; and an infant great-granddaughter, McKenzie Rose Green.
She was a member of the Mission Boulevard Baptist Church in Fayetteville pastored by her son, Dr. Brian Disney. She had a beautiful voice and had been involved in church work since childhood in many things such as teaching, counseling, music and youth ministry. As a child, she often accompanied her father to revivals in Oklahoma, where she sang specials with him. Her last special, “In The Garden,” was sung at the age of 90 with her granddaughter at the Mission Boulevard Baptist Church.
Besides her church work, her first priority was being a mom and wife. She was employed by Harps and the Ben Franklin stores in Springdale, which were purchased by Sam Walton as his second and third stores, where she became his first buyer. After retirement she became — by proclamation of most of her students — the world’s best 7th grade math teacher at Fayetteville Christian School. One of her greatest thrills was to be named in the “Who’s Who” of teachers. She taught math for 14 years, retiring at the age of 82 due to illness.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Dr. William Brian Disney and Martha Joyce Simpson Disney of Springdale, Mrs. Della Kaye Disney Brown and Charles Dale Brown of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Mary Bert Disney Jones and Lewis R. Jones of Derby, Kan., Mrs. Jerri Gayle Disney Green and Harry Starr Green of Bentonville, Mr. David Gerald Disney and Vickie Gunderson Disney of Des Moines, Iowa.
She is also survived by a step-sister-in-law, Noweta Miller of Springtown, Okla.; 14 grandchildren and spouses; three step-grandchildren and spouses; 33 great-grandchildren and spouses; seven great-great-grandchildren; and remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Known as “Grandma” to all of the grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren, she was loved deeply and is already missed. She will be remembered for her legacy of passing Christ down the line and her beautiful smile. Her daughter, Mary Bert Disney Jones, allows that she has left a huge footprint.
The family will receive friends at visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at Mission Boulevard Baptist Church, 2006 Mission Blvd. on Hwy. 45 in Fayetteville. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. at the church with Dr. Brian Disney and Pastor Brad Jones officiating. Burial will be at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale.
Bearers will be Robert Oren Green, Gregory Charles Brown, Buddy Jones Jr., William Michael Disney, Christopher Murry Green, Tre Alen Disney and Brent Morgan Disney.
Honorary bearers will be Troy Enochs, Dan Bush, Michael Calamari, Rodney Keith Milliken and all of the great- and great-great-grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayetteville Christian School, 2006 Mission Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale. Online condolences may be sent to www.heritageofnwa.com.
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SILOAM SPRINGS
With humble acceptance of His great mercy and wisdom, we release, with celebration, Lori Anne Kauffman into God’s gracious and loving arms.
Lori Anne Kauffman, 41, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died July 26, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers, Ark. The daughter of Gary McLaughlin and Patricia Hill McLaughlin, Lori was born March 9, 1969, in Midwest City, Okla. Lori received a bachelor’s degree from John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark., and had lived in the area for the past 17 years, having moved from Fairbanks, Alaska. Lori was an administrative assistant for Gates Rubber Company, Siloam Springs, Ark.
Survivors include her husband, Chris Kauffman; and their two daughters, Erica and Emily Kauffman, of Siloam Springs; her parents, of Springdale, Ark.; and one brother, Jeff McLaughlin, of Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2010, at Community Christian Fellowship, Siloam Springs, Ark., with Pastors Jay Foley and Bill Bray officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 29, 2010, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, we are asking that you donate to the Caring Bridge website (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lorikauffman) or the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home.
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DRY FORK
Stanley Eugene Ivy, 59, of Dry Fork died July 27, 2010, at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville.
He was born June 3, 1951, in Benton, to Harrel and June Statler Ivy. He was a sheetmetal worker, a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army and a member of Table Rock Post #637, American Legion at Kimberling City, Mo.
Survivors include his wife, Alta Emele Madewell Ivy; two daughters, Samantha Rogers and husband, Isaac, and Jennfer Lemley, all of Atkins; mother and stepfather, June and Richard Arquett of Salinas, Calif.; three brothers; a sister; and two grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. Burial will be in the Sharon Cemetery in Benton.
Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville.
SPRINGDALE
Loretta Katherine Ponder, 73, of Springdale died Monday, July 26, 2010, at her home. She was born June 19, 1937, in Perrie, S.D., the daughter of Calle Wakefield and Elsie George Wakefield.
She moved to the area in 1997 from Blythe, Calif., and was preceded in death by her husband. She was a member of Living Faith Church in Fayetteville.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana Moore of Fayetteville; son, Wayne Ponder of Eucha, Okla.; two brothers, Lewis and Mike Wakefield of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Judy and husband, Ed Silverman, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Betty Moe of San Jose, Calif.; sister-in-law, Joyce Ponder of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 41 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be noon Friday at Living Faith Church in Fayetteville with Dr. Buell Curtis officiating. Private burial will be at Combs Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Beards Chapel.
The family will receive friends at Living Faith Church on Friday from 10 a.m. till service time.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
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FAYETTEVILLE
Leon Martin, 83, of Fayetteville, Ark., died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was a deacon at Sang Avenue Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ark.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Martin of the home; one daughter, Shari Rickard of Fayetteville; and one granddaughter, Courtney Parks of Little Rock, Ark.; also one sister, Greta Harbour of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; and one brother, Deion Martin of Greenland, Ark.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.
Visitation will be today, July 29, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Beard’s Chapel.
Burial and graveside services will be in Eastlawn Cemetery in Marshall, Ark., at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010.
Online condolences www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
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SPRINGDALE
Ted Eugene Huntsman, 66, of Springdale died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Arkansas County, Ark., to James Hiram and Mildred Inez Kennedy Huntsman.
Ted graduated from Bauxite High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Ted, with his wife, owned and operated Huntsman Trading Co., which was a leader in the distribution of feed ingredients for the cattle feed industry. He took great pride in the company’s success.
He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Springdale. He volunteered at the Bread of Life. He was a member of the Springdale Noon Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and served on the board of directors of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Washington County. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Carole Huntsman of the home, to whom he married May 31, 1963; one son, Wade Andrew Huntsman and wife, Susan, of Jenks, Okla.; one daughter, Megan Samantha Sukonick and husband, David, of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Roger Huntsman of Little Rock; one nephew, Shannon Huntsman of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Margaret Carrell Huntsman and Amelia Grace Huntsman.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Springdale with the Rev. Judy Van Hoose, the Rev. David Freeman and the Rev. Stephen Coburn officiating. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, July 29, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale.
Memorials may be made to Bread of Life, 206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, AR 72764; or Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Washington County, 601 W. Dickson St. Suite 2, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
To sign the guestbook online, please visit www.siscofuneral.com or www.facebook.com/siscofuneralchapel.
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FARMINGTON
Wanda Lee Lewis, 58, died July 25, 2010, at her home in Farmington.
She was born July 9, 1952, in Rialto, Calif., to Bennie and Dafna Mullens Lewis.
Survivors include a son, Brian Lee Lewis of Riverside, Calif.; a daughter, Barbara DuBuc of Farmington; two stepdaughters, Brenda Krase of Burlson, Texas, and Tracy Hamilton of Texas; four grandchildren; her father, Bennie Lewis of Farmington; and four brothers.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at the Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Farmington. Burial will be in Cemetery Hill near Farmington.
Arrangements are by Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.