Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Audrey Cottingham
November 18, 1922 - March 25, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Audrey Harris Cottingham, 92, of Rogers, Arkansas, formally of Prescott,
Arkansas died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab
in Rogers. She was born November 18, 1922 in Prescott, Arkansas to Lonnie
and Annie Cooper Harris.
She was the owner of Audra’s Flowers and the Daisy Queen in Prescott. She
later went back to school to become a CNA and went to work for the Nevada
County Hospital. Audrey was a loving caregiver.
She was an active, successful business woman and stayed active all her life.
She loved to garden, cook and sew for her family, she was very creative. She
was very partial to her grandchildren and enjoyed sewing beautiful clothing and
creating fantastic Halloween costumes for them each year. She moved to
Northwest Arkansas just to be closer to them. They loved every moment they
spent with her.
She was a member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church in Prescott, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William James Cottingham; three
sisters, Ivy Harris, Myrtle Griffin and Bonnie Cummings; one brother, Floyd
Harris and one grandchild, Joan Elizabeth Arnold in 2013.
Audrey is survived by one son, William 'Bill' Watson Cottingham; two
daughters, Betty Eula Ore and Sheila Ruth Miller; seven grandchildren, Debbie
Mathis, Tina Henderson, Andrew Escarre, Riley Cottingham, Christopher
Levitt, Kelsey Lundberg and Haley Lundberg; seven great-grandchildren and
three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, including
Anna Sue Arney and family. They have always been such a great help to our
family through the years.
Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Missionary
Grove Baptist Church in Prescott with Jerry Westmoreland officiating. She
will be laid to rest at Missionary Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
Susan Jean Pardee Cotton
January 8, 1953 - November 9, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Susan Jean Pardee Cotton, 62, of Rogers, Arkansas,
formerly of McAlester, Oklahoma, died Monday,
November 9, 2015 at her home. Private graveside
services will be held at Oak Hill cemetery in McAlester
on Monday, November 23 at 2:00 pm.
Susan was born on January 8, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas,
the daughter of Ellis Parker Pardee and Jean Inez (Miller)
Pardee. She moved from Wichita to McAlester with her
parents and two brothers in August, 1964. At McAlester
High School, she was a member of the Student Council
and the National Honor Society. She graduated from
McAlester High School as Valedictorian of her class in
1971. She earned a Bachelor's Degree of Science in
Economics from Oklahoma State University in June of
1976. Susan went on to earn a Doctorate of Law from
the University of Tulsa in August, 1995.
Survivors include two brothers, Jim and Jeffrey Pardee,
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father,
Jean and Ellis Pardee. Susan was dearly loved by all, and
will be sorely missed.
Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of
Rogers.
Margaret Ann Neff
October 15, 1937 - May 5, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Margaret Ann Neff, 77, of Rogers, AR passed away, Tuesday, May 5,
2015 at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville, AR. She was born
October 15, 1937 in Ft. Smith, AR. She moved to Rogers over 50 years
ago with her family.
She graduated from Lavaca High School and attended Business
College. Her life’s passion was working with children. She served as
a secretary in the Rogers Public School System for over 30 years. She
made a difference in each life she touched.
Margaret was a dedicated mother, sister, grandmother and friend to
many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katherine
Kachinski; husband, Cleman Kent Neff and one son, Wesley Kent Neff.
Margaret is survived by one son, Dr. Alvin Neff and wife, Kathie of
Rogers; two sisters, Wanda Todd and her companion Mike Campbell
of Rogers, Dianna Williams and husband, Jackie of Lavaca, AR;
daughter-in-law, Gay Neff of Rogers; grandchildren, Calvin Neff,
Cambrie Neff, Jaclyn Neff, Dr. Phillip Fejleh, Ashley Fejleh; two
nieces, Cindy Hayes and Teranna Deming. She is also survived by her
companion of 25 years, Roy Davis of Rogers.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 at
the First Christian Church of Rogers.
Gordon Ray Palmer
May 12, 1961 - April 4, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Gordon Ray Palmer, 53, of Rogers, AR passed away Saturday,
April 4, 2015 at NW Medical in Bentonville. He was born May
12, 1961in Lakewood, CA to Gordon James Palmer and
Raemonda Jean Manners Palmer.
Gordon had a love for his family, music and his job at
Bentonville Plastics.
Gordon is survived by his wife of the home, Karen Palmer; two
sons, Trevor and Ian Palmer; his father, Gordon, of Rogers; one
sister, Tammy Baker and husband, Jack of Eureka Springs,
AR;three grandchildren, Kristina Palmer of Rogers, Calen Palmer
of Carmelo, CA and Aedan Schwing of Bentonville and several
good friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Thursday, April 9, 2015
at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers.
Kenneth Plumlee
June 18, 1919 - June 25, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Kenneth Plumlee, 96, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June
25, 2015 in Tulsa. He was born June 18, 1919 to Charles D. Plumlee and
Lissie E. Smith Plumlee.
He proudly served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and the
United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict with training at the
Aero Technical Institute in San Antonio, TX. He was a lifetime member
of the American Legion in Bentonville.
After WWII, he met Annabelle Jackson. They were married
on April 26,
1946. Most of his adult life was spent working for Arkansas Western Gas
Company. Kenneth was instrumental in taking natural gas to Gravette and
the surrounding area and raised their children, Bobby and Betty in
Gravette. He also served as volunteer fire chief for the City of Gravette
for 30 years, was active in the Lion’s Club and attended the First Baptist
Church.
Upon retiring from Arkansas Western Gas Company, he and Annabelle
continued to live in Rogers and he was very active in the Benton County
Historical Society.
He was a huge fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Annabelle;
a brother, Doyle Plumlee and one sister, Effie Legg.
Kenneth is survived by one son, Robert Plumlee and wife, Elsa of Tulsa;
one daughter, Betty Downie and husband, Hayden of Tulsa; six
grandchildren, James Plumlee and wife, Julia, Kenneth Downie, Whitney
Moore and husband, Ken, Tim Downie, Allyson McKay and husband,
John and Marianeli Rodriguez and husband, Amir Zamani; seven great-
grandchildren and brother-in-law, Olin Jackson and his wife, Thelma of
Bentonville.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Stockdale-
Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers with the Rev. Ben Rowell officiating.
Burial will follow in Bentonville cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Circle of Life, 900 N E Verdant,
Bentonville, AR 72712.
Cheryl Ann Dixon Reysack
December 25, 1956 - November 14, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Cheryl Ann Dixon Reysack, 58, of Rogers, Arkansas entered
heaven Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Rogers. She was
born December 25, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to William
Jerome and Jean Rabalais Dixon.
She was a giving, selfless woman that loved her family and
Jesus. In spite of difficult life circumstances including a long
fight with multiple sclerosis, her example of hope in Christ was
life giving to all around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cheryl is survived by one son, Perry Gagliano, Jr., wife Beth
and their children, Everett, Lyric and Locke of Rogers,
Arkansas; one brother, Glenn Dixon and wife, June of Robert,
LA; and one sister, Sheila Reichert and husband, Jake of New
Orleans, LA; two nieces, Natasha and her husband, John
Blanchard Jr. of Amite, LA and Lacey Grimm and husband,
Damien of Madisonville, LA.
Funeral services will be at 12 Noon, Thursday, November 19,
2015 at Greenwood Funeral Home with Reverend Michael
Barbera officiating.
Visitation will be from 9:30 until service time.
She will be laid to rest in the Mausoleum at Greenwood
cemetery.
Memorials may be made in memory of Cheryl Reysack to the
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation at www.msfocus.org.
Benny R. Undernehr
May 26, 1959 - September 23, 2015
Pea Ridge, Arkansas
Benny R. Undernehr, 56 of Pea Ridge, AR went to be
with the Lord September 23, 2015 at Circle of Life
Legacy Village. He was born May 26, 1959 in
Bentonville, AR to Ben and Joyce Undernehr.
Benny was a great man as far as men go. He was a smart
man that owned his own commercial refrigeration and
heating and air business. He could always fix anything.
He had great love and pride for his two grandchildren,
Trenedy and Caden, as well as his family.
He had a passion for and spent most of his time helping
people in any way that he was able. Benny was the type
of person who was always there when you needed him.
He will be heartbreakingly missed.
He was preceded in death by his Aunt Ruby Wishon.
Benny is survived by his daughter, Catelin Warren of Pea
Ridge, AR; his step-son, Mitch Hopping of Kansas City,
KC; his Father, Ben Undernehr of Avoca, AR; his
mother, Joyce Raines of California; four brothers, Dennis
Undernehr of Avoca, AR; Michael Undernehr of Lowell,
AR; Jeffery Undernehr of Springdale, AR; and Scotty
Raines of Springdale, AR; two grandchildren Trenedy
and Caden Warren of Pea Ridge, AR; and ex-wife and
life-long friend, Cyndee Undernehr of Cassville, MO.
A private Memorial service was held at Stockdale-Moody
Funeral Services.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Circle of Life
Legacy Village in Bennys’ name.
Cremation arrangements are by Stockdale-Moody
Funeral Services of Rogers.
Jeffery Joe Crabtree
February 18, 1965 - January 29, 2015
Rogers, Arkansas
Jeffery Joe 'Jeff' Crabtree, 49, of Rogers, Ark. died January
29, 2015 in Rogers. He was born February 18, 1965 in Parsons,
Kansas to Joe David Crabtree and June Clement Crabtree.
He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in
accounting and worked for Sam’s Club as an auditor and a club
manager. He later sold stock for Merrill Lynch and was a
financial planner for Arvest.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Crabtree in 2009.
Jeff is survived by one son, Zachary Crabtree; one daughter,
Savannah Crabtree, both of Rogers; his mother, June Crabtree, of
the home and one sister, Cynthia Bladow, of Bella Vista, Ark.
No services are planned.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Joe Ross Gilbert
May 11, 1940 - June 7, 2015
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Joe Ross Gilbert, 75, of Siloam Springs, AR passed away
Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Highlands of Rogers Nursing and
Rehab. He was born May 11, 1940 in Nashville, AR to
John Ross and Pauline Evans Gilbert.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his parents;
two sisters, Alice Wood and France Welch; and one
brother, Henry Gilbert.
Joe is survived by two daughters, Penny Diaz and Paula
Waldrip; one son, Johnny Gilbert; two sisters, Mary
Wilkerson and Kay Bailey and husband, Olan; four
grandchildren, Amanda Bray, Sarah Waldrip, Daphne King
and Marvin Tass; five great-grandchildren, Audrie, Tristan,
MaKayla, Abbigail and Chandler.
Funeral Service will be held at 1pm, Thursday, June 11,
2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers.
Burial at Terrell cemetery in Adir County, Oklahoma with
Pastor Wayne Thomas officiating.
Billy Wood Hampshire
September 11, 1994 - June 8, 2015
Pineville, Missouri
Billy Wood Hampshire, 20, of Pineville, MO passed away
Monday, June 8, 2015 in Bella Vista, AR. He was born
September 11, 1994 in Rogers, AR to Ronald Farley
Hampshire and Teresa Dawn Presley.
He loved his family above everything else in life and enjoyed
spending time with them. Billy had a great ability to make
people smile.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bob
Presley and Marian Presley; paternal grandfather, Wood
Farley Hampshire and his aunt, Sherri Gawenda.
Billy is survived by his son, Noah Hamilton; his mother,
Teresa Artman; his father, Ronald Hampshire; brothers, Joey
Murray, Jeremy Murray, Justin Mills; sisters, Stacy
Hampshire, Kylie Hampshire, Emma Brinkley, Tara
Hampshire; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 6:00 till 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 11,
2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, June 12, 2015
at Rogers cemetery with the Rev. Roy Roughton officiating.
