Stories from Saturday, March 22, 2014

Halene E. Marriott, a resident of Green Forest, AR, departed this life on Mar. 18, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born in Green Forest on Feb. 11, 1927 to Seph and Verna (Teter) Epley. She gave her life to the Lord at the age of 11 years old and was a member of Truth Tabernacle of Green Forest, AR. She lived a devoted Christian life before her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her...

Vernon "Sonny" Hoover, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born Mar. 27, 1929 in Clinton, MO, a son of Charles and Edith Louella (Sample) Hoover. He departed this life Saturday, Mar. 8, 2014 in Berryville, at the age of 84 years. Sonny worked for the City of Berryville at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for many years...

Robert William Karasek, known to his many friends as "Bob K," was born Oct. 8, 1932, and passed away at Fayetteville's Washington Regional Medical Center on Mar. 7, 2014. Bob had made his home at Holiday Island for the past several years, having lived in Eureka Springs since the early 1990s...

Raedeane was an avid quilter and each quilt told its own story; her quilts were her own work of art. She could cook the most scrumptious foods; gifts to those who received it. Her smile and sense of humor were infectious and she never knew a stranger. She loved to watch football and basketball especially OUand KU...

John Boyd Smith, Sr. passed away, Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2014 at the age of 86 years. He was born Mar. 21, 1927 to Ray and Ova Mae (Newberry) Smith in Osage, AR. John proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was of the Methodist faith. John was a member of the Lions club, American Legion, and the VFW...

Karl C. Lottenbach, 85, died Friday, Mar. 7th at the Oaknoll Health Center following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. A family memorial service with committal services will be held in Holiday Island, AR at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association...

Charlie Jasso, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born Dec. 11, 1924 in Tyler, TX, a son of Fermin and Martha (Martinez) Jasso. He entered into eternal peace on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014 in Berryville, at the age of 89 years. Charlie worked as a farmer. He was a member of the Church of God in Golden, MO...

Sharon Kaye Strough, resident of Berryville, AR, born Feb. 8, 1946 in Marshall, AR, daughter of Chester and Dalphna (McClung) Treat. She went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in Fayetteville with her precious family by her side, at the age of 68 years...