Savannah Gabrielle
Paula Martin
LAWTON, Okla. -- Savannah Gabrielle Paula Martin, 7, of Lawton, Okla., died Feb. 20, 2011, at Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton, Okla.
Born Sept. 10, 2003, in Rogers, Ark., she was the daughter of Thomas Joseph "TJ" Martin and Beth Mason Martin. She had lived in New York prior to moving to Lawton in December 2007.
A vibrant little girl, who touched the hearts of everyone she met. Her courage, will, and humor were the sparks of her dazzling personality. Savannah's life was certainly the embodiment of love and her presence will surely be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know this wonderful girl.
Survivors include her mother, Beth Martin of Lawton, Okla.; her father, TJ Martin of Cache, Okla.; two brothers, Tristen Martin and Tommy Martin, both of Lawton, Okla.; maternal grandparents, Keith and Barbara Anne Mason of Lowell, Ark.; paternal grandfather, Tom Tenbrook of Gentry, Ark.; aunt, Ruth Sanchez and husband, Christian, of Lowell, Ark.; uncle, Marcus Duffy and wife, Brittany, of Pea Ridge, Ark.; aunt, Nicol Butler and husband, Russell, of Siloam Springs, Ark.; and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, Ark.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 25, 2011, and also 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, prior to the service at Wasson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Savannah Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund at any Arvest Bank location. The fund is designed to pay for a child's attendance to Autism Concepts Inc. in Edmond, Okla.
To sign the online guest book, visit: www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.
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Cindy Dennis Davis
BELLA VISTA -- Cindy Dennis Davis, 52, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. She was born on March 13, 1958, in El Dorado, Ark., to Carroll Camp Dennis and Mildred McLeon Dennis.
Cindy married Ray D. Davis Jr. on June 6, 1980. She was an LPN for many years at Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado, Ark., and the Northwest Arkansas area.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ray Jr. of Bella Vista, Ark.; two daughters, Grace Dennis of Bella Vista, Ark., and Stefanie Bohannan of Johnson, Ark.; one granddaughter, Niya Raine Bohannan; brother, Jimmy Dennis and Joann of El Dorado, Ark.; and sister, Judy and Bob Hattabaugh of Mansfield, Ark.
Final preparation by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark.
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Effie Plumlee Legg
ROGERS -- Effie (Plumlee) Legg, age 88, a resident of Rogers, Ark., for 30 years, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center in Rogers.
Effie was born on May 1, 1922, in Bentonville, Ark., to Charles and Melissa (Smith) Plumlee. Effie graduated from Bentonville High School in 1940. On Sept. 11, 1944, she married Joe Legg in Bentonville and they were married for over 66 years before her death.
Effie was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hyattsville, Md., for many years where she served as a deaconess, Sunday school teacher, worked with youth groups, and served on the building committee. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Rogers.
Effie was a former employee of the Field Crops Research Laboratory, ARS, USDA, Beltsville, Md., and was the recipient of one outstanding and two achievement awards. Effie accompanied her husband, Joe, on two of his assignments in the former Soviet Union and also worked at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow for the foreign Agricultural Service and the State Department.
After moving back to Northwest Arkansas, Effie enjoyed volunteering at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale and she especially enjoyed helping with the rose garden. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and needlework. Effie loved spending time with her family, nieces and nephews, and she will be missed very much.
Preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Doil Plumlee; Effie is survived by her husband, Joe Legg of the home in Rogers; one brother, Kenneth Plumlee and wife, Annabelle, of Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel (3800 W. Walnut, Rogers, AR 72758), with the Rev. Ben Rowell officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice (901 Jones Road., Springdale AR 72762, 479-872-3300) in honor of Effie Legg.
Online tributes to the family of Effie Legg may be made at: www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com.
Under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home of Rogers.
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Richard H. Higdon
PRAIRIE GROVE -- Richard H. Higdon, 53, of Prairie Grove died Feb. 23, 2011, in Prairie Grove.
He was born Aug. 21, 1957, in Waco, Texas, to Robert and Patsy Higdon.
He was the manager of North American Sales for Airways Freight, a radio disc jockey for KEZA and attended Cross Church.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Dianne Higdon; two daughters, Gracie Dianne Higdon and Kaylee Claire Higdon; three sisters; and a brother.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
William Alroy Seaton
SPRINGDALE -- William Alroy (Bill) Seaton, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 2011, at his home in Springdale, Ark., with his wife by his side.
He was born on June 24, 1921, in Austin, Arkansas (The Sylvania community, Lonoke County), the only child of William Elihue Seaton and Willene Dicus Seaton, which preceded him in death.
Bill graduated from High School in Beebe, Ark., in 1940. He later served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII on the USS Mills. He was also a member of the Elmdale Baptist Church of Springdale, where he enjoyed the Senior Adult Men's Sunday school class.
Mr. Seaton worked in the procurement of forest products division of Koppers Inc., and worked independently in real estate and trucking. He retired in 2001. He enjoyed reading, playing card games and spending time with his family and his special Pomeranian dog, "Rusty."
He is survived by his wife of the home, Mary Emma Jones Seaton; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Kenneth Kipp of Haines City, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Michael and Martha Seaton of Denton, Texas, and Rick and Stacy Seaton of Jefferson City, Mo. He is also survived by seven granddaughters, Kristie Allen, Kelley and Jason Erickson, Sarah and Roy Jackson, Allyson and Jeremy Waters, Rachel and Larry Fish, Maryssa Kipp, Karen and Dennis Combs; eight great-grandchildren; and a special family friend, Earlean Smith.
Graveside services will be held by the Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe, Ark., at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at 2 p.m. with military honors.
A memorial service will also be held at the Elmdale Baptist Church, Springdale, on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m., with Dr. Rick Seaton and the Rev. Kenneth Kipp officiating.
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Harvey D. Luttrell
FAYETTEVILLE -- Harvey D. Luttrell, 75, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born Oct. 20, 1935, in Prairie Grove, the son of Troy E. and Dollie Snodgrass Luttrell.
He was a member of Wiggins Memorial United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. He was a 50-year Mason and past master of Illinois Masonic Lodge #330 F&AM, member of Washington Lodge #1, member of Hazel Valley Lodge #355, and member of Scottish Rite 32 degree Valley of Fort Smith, past worthy patron of the University Chapter #495 Order of Eastern Star, and member of Order of Ameranth, past president of Arkansas Registered Professional Surveyors, past state [resident of National Safety Engineers, member of the National Safety Council and member of American Congress of Surveying and Mapping.
He was preceded in death by his son, Randall Luttrell.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Beauchamp Luttrell of the home; two sons, Ron Luttrell and Bobby Luttrell, both of Fayetteville; one daughter, Sharon M. Luttrell Caldwell of Fayetteville; two brothers, O.E. Luttrell of Fayetteville and Arnold Luttrell of Bentonville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Wiggins Memorial United Methodist Church, with Pastor Gary Lunsford officiating. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Wiggins Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. 1145, Fayetteville AR 72702.
Grandchildren will be pallbearers.
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Bonnie Mae Beal
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Sunday was a great day to go to heaven. Bonnie Mae Beal, age 79, died at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo.
Bonnie was the daughter of W.L. and Maude (Smith) Wilson and was born in Elm Springs, Ark. She was united in marriage to Virgil Beal, who preceded her in death. She worked as a bookkeeper receptionist for the Christian Help Center. She enjoyed crafts and crocheting tablecloths. She was known for helping people and giving to the community.
Bonnie is preceded in death by one son, Doyle Wayne Beal; her parents; and her husband. Bonnie is survived by her companion dog, Honey; her eight children, Pat (Marc) Williamson, Bobby Beal, Cliff (Tina) Beal, Steve (Pam) Beal, Brian (Eileen) Beal, Cheryl (Craig) Morgan, Carol Wright and Jack (Paula) Boyle; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; also three brothers and two sisters.
A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. today, Feb. 25, 2011, at the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel, Grove, Okla.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Bill Wilson officiating. The casket bearers will be Cliff, Steve, Anthony Beal, Brian Beal, Andrew Beal, and Aaron Beal. Honorary casket bearers will be Craig Morgan, Richard Boyle Mark Williamson and Jeremiah Pribble.
Interment will be held at the Garden of Memories Keota Cemetery in Keota, Okla., at 4 p.m. Interment will be officiated by the Rev. Bill Wilson and Mr. Brian Beal.
Friends and family may leave online condolences by viewing Bonnie's obituary at: www.honoringmemories.com.
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