PRAIRIE GROVE
Argil C. Bartholomew, 89, a resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Feb. 20, 2011, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born June 9, 1921, in Strickler, Ark., the son of William H. and Mary Stewart Bartholomew.
Argil operated a grocery store in Prairie Grove in the early 1930s and was co-owner of Northwest Packing Co. He owned and operated the Washington County Sale Barn in Fayetteville, Ark., Bentonville Livestock Auction, Decatur Livestock Auction and the Benton County Sales Co. He served on the board of directors for the Farmers and Merchants Bank and served on the Prairie Grove school board.
He was a member of the Prairie Grove United Methodist Church, where he had served as a trustee and a past board member.
Argil was preceded in death by three sisters, Beatrice Viola Copeland, Bernice Marie Foren, and Nellie Dean Traylor; six brothers, Kenneth Rex "Jack," Wallace Carl, Willard Garl, Harold Ray, and twin infants.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Emma Belle Bartholomew; along with four generations, including one daughter, Phyllis Orr and her husband, Burl; two sons, Billy Joe Bartholomew and his wife, Willene, and Dwight Bartholomew and his wife, Sandy, all of Prairie Grove, Ark.; 10 grandchildren, Cary Bartholomew and his wife, Kori, Steve Bartholomew and his wife, Mary, Mitch Bartholomew and his wife, Mandy, Nikki Eldridge, Clint Bartholomew, Vanessa Orr, Bart Orr and his wife, Tara, Courtnie Bartholomew, Zach Davis and his wife, Ashley, and Kaylie Bartholomew; 20 great-grandchildren, Dustin Bartholomew and his wife, Brandy, Dara Fernandes and her husband, Tim, Dallas Bartholomew, Colt Bartholomew and his wife, Natalie, Brea Bartholomew, Tyler Eldridge, Whitley Eldridge, Hannah Eldridge, Sydney Bartholomew, Weston Bartholomew, Grant Bartholomew, Tiffany Bartholomew, Reed Orr, Camree Bartholomew, Ryder Orr, Rayleigh Bartholomew, Madeline Bartholomew, Morgan Bartholomew, Race Orr and Anna Kate Davis; two great-great-grandchildren, K'Leb Diez and Brody Bartholomew; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at Prairie Grove United Methodist Church.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Prairie Grove United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove, Ark. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Ark.; there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family ask that memorials may be made to the Prairie Grove United Methodist Church Stained Glass Project, 1401 East Parks St., Prairie Grove, AR 72753.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.
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FAYETTEVILLE
Elva Shelton, 87, of Fayetteville left this earth Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at her home in Fayetteville, surrounded by her family. She was born March 29, 1923, in Murray, Ark., the daughter of Theo and Etta Carlton.
Even though we know she was sad to leave her loved ones, we know that she rejoiced to see her husband, Eugene Shelton, and great-granddaughter Tristan Vaught and many others who had preceded her in death.
Elva Shelton had numerous hobbies such as cooking/canning, sewing/quilting and gardening. After retiring from Baldwin Piano Company, she continued to spend most of her time being a homemaker. She is also charter member of Living Faith Church. Her most beloved times were spent with her family and friends. Her strength will be remembered for generations.
Elva was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Shelton, whom she married June 28, 1943. She was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Tristan Vaught, in August 2002; as well as three brothers, Loren Carlton, Leonard Carlton, and Ray Carlton; and four sisters, Audie Edgmon, Ruby Dodge, Naomi Robertson, and Jewell Edwards.
She is survived by her three daughters, Bonnie Ramsey and her husband, Shelley, of Lowell, Gena Pense and her husband, Jay, of Fayetteville, and Sheila Sachs and her husband, Bobby, of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, Shalena McWilliams and husband, Scott, of Little Rock, Jalynn Vaught and husband, Brian, of Farmington, Jason Pense and fiance, Sarah Barnett, of Farmington, Jeramy Pense and fiance, Alex Aulgur, and Brandy Meadors and husband, Hank, of Winslow; nine great-grandchildren, Bryce, Madisyn, Ramsey, Reece, Cayson, Tucker, Tessa, Aden, and Ryann; and a brother, Robert Carlton of Wesley.
The family would like to acknowledge her caregivers: Ann Ralston, Odie Sanders and Judy Ingram.
Services will be 10 a.m. today, Feb. 22, 2011, at Living Faith Church with Dr. Buell Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Ark., at 2 p.m. today under the direction of Beard's Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Meals on Wheels organization, 945 S. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
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WEST FORK
Russel A. Lohbeck, age 84, of West Fork, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, in Fayetteville, Ark.
He was born July 19, 1926, to Aloyious and Lina Gilpin Lohbeck in Rosmoyne, Ohio.
Memorial graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. There will be a reception at Southside Baptist Church, 1306 S. Dunn Ave., Fayetteville, Ark., following the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3291 South Thompson, Suite D104, Springdale, AR 72764.
To place an online tribute, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.
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FAYETTEVILLE
Misty Dawn Montenegro, 30, of Fayetteville died Feb. 14, 2011, in Fayetteville.
She was born Sept. 7, 1980, in Phoenix to Francisco Montenegro and Chyrell Unruh.
Survivors include her parents; three children, Shydelia Montenegro, Sage Montenegro Austin and Cayden Montenegro Park; a brother; and a sister.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Mojo's, 1200 Garland Ave. in Fayetteville.
Cremation arrangements were by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.