To give you an opportunity to see what's new, and what has changed, we have taken the paywall down temporarily.
Currently, there is no need to log into the site.
We will provide instructions for creating new account and resetting passwords when the paywall is turned back on.
Burse Melode BadleyBurse Melode Badley of Berryville, Arkansas was born in Rock Island, Illinois to Quinton and Vivian (Vroman) Ford on August 27, 1949.
Burse passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 74.
Burse spent many years growing chickens for Tyson Foods. She got most of her enjoyment from spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Burse is survived by her daughters, Keri Wilson (John) of Berryville, Arkansas and Faith Friend (Gary) of Ridgedale, Missouri; six grandchildren, Cody Parton (Bekha) of Berryville, Arkansas, Ashley Carozza (Kyle) of Berryville, Arkansas, Gracey Gray (Ethan) of Kileen, Texas, Ashley Eagleson (Caleb) of Green Forest, Arkansas, Justin Wilson (Jordan) of Harrison, Arkansas and Jake Wilson of Berryville, Arkansas. Ten great-grandchildren, Charley, Marshall, Cason, Jett, Chainey, Breck, Clayton, Vail, Oakley, and Kailynn; one brother, Tim Ford of Iowa; two sisters, Robbin Hensley of Minnesota and Chantel Brems of Illinois, as well as other family members and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wayne Badley; parents, Quinton and Vivian Ford; and two brothers, Serge Ford and Patrick Ford.
No services are being held at this time. Memorial donations may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice House, 325 E. Longview Street, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com.