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Johnny Ray Hook
Johnny Ray Hook, 66, of Bella Vista, died Dec. 5, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville.
John was an avid coon hunter and fisherman.
John is lovingly survived by his siblings, Donny Hook, Peggy Curnutte, Ronnie Hook, J.C. Smith, 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Peter Wilm Smidt
Peter Wilm Smidt, age 94, passed away suddenly in his Fayetteville home on Tuesday, December 5. He was born in Ostfriesland, Germany on March 3, 1923.
As a young child he immigrated to the United States with his parents Jasper and Berenje Smidt and settled on a farm in northern Iowa. When he was 20 years old, his farming life was interrupted by World War II, as he was deployed to the South Pacific where he remained for over 2 years, fighting in ground combat for the US Army in New Guinea, the Philippines, and the Japanese Occupation. During the Leyte Island operation in the Philippines, his unit, the 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, was cited for “conspicuous gallantry and the accomplishment of an extremely hazardous mission” by G.C. Marshall, the United States Secretary of War. Marshall also commended the unit for their “outstanding courage and fortitude”, characteristics that Peter would continue to exemplify in his life after the war.
Upon returning home at a time when no one understood the devastating after affects of war and PTSD, he carved out a life that would remain consistent and steadfast, following his father’s footsteps and remaining a farmer. In 1946 he met his wife Patricia and they were married on September 2, 1947. True to his character and the vows of commitment exchanged on that day, he remained side by side with her for 70 years until his death finally parted them.
He and his wife raised 7 children on their farm in Iowa, instilling in each one the value of integrity, hard work and responsibility. Even though he personally had to leave school after 9th grade to work on the family farm, he was a strong advocate of quality education and served on the Lakota, Iowa school board and took great interest and pride in the academic achievements of his children.
He was a devoted Christian who modeled a lifestyle of service and faith as he served as a church deacon, Sunday School teacher, worker with the Okoboji Lakes Bible and Missionary Conference, and a Gideon speaker and distributor. He also had a wonderful singing voice and he and his brother William enjoyed singing songs about Jesus whom they both loved with all their hearts.
After leaving farming in 1983, he had a second career with the Green Giant company in Blue Earth, Minnesota where he became a popular and well-respected supervisor who won people over, both his peers and those he supervised, with his strong work ethic and friendly, patient personality.
He retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1997 where he and his wife Pat were active in the Evangelical Free Church. They later moved to Fayetteville where some of his best times were spent ushering Razorback football game where his outgoing nature and genuine interest in everyone he met made him many friends.
Those that knew Peter were greatly influenced by him and will remember him as a man of strong character. He had the ability to make people laugh and smile as his humor, loyalty, kindness, and consistency endeared many to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill. Survivors include his his wife of 70 years Patricia, his children Jack (Carol Jo) of Buffalo Center, Iowa; David (Helen) of Spirit Lake, Iowa; Mark of Fayetteville; Mary Hillburg (Daryl) of Algona, Iowa; Lois Joy of Boone, Iowa; Phil (Jennifer) of Lynnwood, Washington; Jared (Laura) of Gig Harbor, Washington, 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, his sister Jane of Buffalo Center, Iowa; and his well-loved Schnauzer Sisi.
Burial with military honors will take place in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville. A private memorial service will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International.
Kace James Bradberry
Kace James Bradberry, infant son of Kacey Bradberry was loved and lost Monday, December 4, 2017 at Bentonville. He was born October 12, 2017 at Rogers.
Kace is survived by: his mother; Kacey Bradberry, of Rogers, maternal grandparents; Sean and Julie Bradberry, of Rogers, two uncles; Keegan Bradberry, of Rogers, Zack Pillstrom, of Rogers, one aunt, Kenadie Bradberry, of Rogers, great-grandfather; Gary Bradberry, of Rogers, great-grandfather; Donald DeWitt, of Garfield, and many extended loving relatives.
He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandmother; Lynn Bradberry, and maternal grandmother; Beverly DeWitt.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8pm at Temple Baptist Church located in Rogers.
A celebration of Kace’s life will be Friday at 11am at Temple Baptist Church located in Rogers with Pastor Ron Fields officiating. Interment will follow at Reddick Cemetery located in Garfield.
Pallbearers will be: Eric Bradberry, Keegan Bradberry, Ethan Peterson, and Zack Pillstrom.
Eugenia “Jean” Marie Brazell
Eugenia “Jean” Marie Brazell, 81, of Bella Vista died December 4, 2017 in her home with family. She was born February 16, 1936 in Jones County, North Carolina to Curtis and Flossie Jane Conway Howard.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Curtis Lee; her sister, Mildred; and two beloved great-grandchildren, Trey and Mia.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Brazell, of Bella Vista; three sons: Edwin Phillips of Texas, Paul Brazell (Kandra) of Texas and Ernest Brazell Jr. (Hollie) of Bella Vista; three daughters: Judy Henderson (Timothy) of Texas, Debbie Rosales (Andy) of Texas, and Rose Spires (David) of South Carolina; two sisters: Dorothy Alvord of Florida and Sara Everington of North Carolina; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held Saturday, December 9th at 2pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 Lambeth, Bella Vista, Arkansas.
Charlene Faye Boyd
Charlene Faye Boyd, 74, of Prairie Grove died December 3, 2017 at Washington Regional. She was born October 2, 1943 in Fayetteville the daughter of Sylvia and Charles Collins.
As a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas she loved her family. She especially loved her children, grandchildren and her puppy "Baby".
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Jim Boyd, and daughter-in-law; Traci Harp.
Charlene is survived by: two sons; Rick (Kim) Harp, Bobby Harp, one daughter; Becky (Rob) Nix, two brothers; Rodney Collins, Robert Collins, two sisters; Barbara Patterson, Cathy West, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 5pm on Tuesday, December 19th at the Lincoln Community Building.
Flowers and cards should be sent to 1512 Bryan Drive, Lincoln, AR 72744.
Vida Mildred Marler
Vida Mildred Marler, 102, of Rogers died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1915 in Lowell, Arkansas the daughter of Martha Jane Jones and William Lephley Beard.
Vida was a lifetime resident of Northwest Arkansas and was employed with Daisy Manufacturing for 28 years. She was a longtime member of Temple Baptist in Rogers. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, and was an active member of Liberty Bell Home Extension Club.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband Hershel Marler, and six sisters.
Vida is survived by: her son; Jerry Marler and his wife Mary Lou, of Rogers, three brothers; Harold Beard, of Pea Ridge, Clint Beard and his wife Leota, of Lowell, Layne Beard and his wife Connie, of Pea Ridge, two grandchildren; Greg Patterson and his wife Sarah, of Maine, Donna Valentine and her husband Kevin, of Conway, and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7pm at Temple Baptist Church in Rogers.
A celebration of Vida’s life will be Wednesday at 2pm at Temple Baptist Church in Rogers with Pastor Ron Fields and Pastor Wade Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Creek Cemetery located in Springdale.
Memorials may be sent to: Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas.
Sharon Kay Pinto
Sharon Kay Pinto, 58, of Winslow died December 3, 2017 at her home. She was born July 18, 1959 in Springdale the daughter of Juanita and Robert Preston Sr.
As a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas, she loved horses and her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sharon is survived by daughter; Tamra (William) Campbell of Winslow, brother; Robert (Jessica) Preston Jr. of West Fork, three nephews, one niece, two grandsons; Chevy Campbell and Chance Moore and numerous close family members and friends.
A celebration of Sharon's Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 9th at the Brentwood Community Building.
