Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Robert Steo
Rogers, Arkansas
January 5, 1958 - April 24, 2015
Robert (Bob) E. Steo, 57, passed away on Friday, April 24,
2015, in Rogers, Arkansas. Bob was born January 5, 1958, in
Greece, adopted at six months of age by Rocco and Josephine
Steo and became a naturalized citizen of the US at age 3-1/2.
Bob proudly served in the US Navy and was honorably
discharged from active duty in April 1986 as a Chief Petty
Officer (ICC SS). He served on the Robert E. Lee among others
as a Nuclear Reactor Operator.
Following military service, he worked for McDonnell
Douglas/Boeing, IBM, Microsoft, and Walmart. His working life
took him around the world. He graduated from Washington
University in St. Louis with a degree in Mechanical Engineering
while working full time and rising two children. He was currently
working toward a law degree to practice law pro bono for
women in need when he retired.
Bob was raised in Long Island, New York as a rabid sports fan
of the New York Yankees (MLB), New York Giants (NFL), and
New York Rangers (NHL). He loved to give friends and family a
hard time about other sports teams as the Yankees were 'the
most winningest' team in sports. He was drafted by the Pirates
as junior in high school for his 95-mile-an-hour fastball, but blew
his shoulder out his senior year playing football.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Traci Steo (nee Robinson),
two children, Rocco Steo and Melissa Steo, from a previous
marriage, and many other relatives and friends.
Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and
unbelievable storyteller. All of the stories he told about his life
were true. His personality was bigger than he was, as was, his
ability to befriend others.
Funeral services will be held at 11am, Tuesday, April 28, 2015
at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers with a visitation
starting at 10 am until service time.
Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National cemetery in St.
Louis, MO.
Memorials may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation,
Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive,
Triangle, VA 22172.
Wilma Dean Grimes Austin
March 28, 1938 - February 5, 2015
Bentonville, Arkansas
Wilma Dean Grimes Austin, 76, of Bentonville, Arkansas,
died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Highlands of
Rogers Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born
March 28, 1938, in Camden, Alabama, the daughter of
Will Grimes and Luerania Thompson Grimes.
Wilma graduated from Walker County Training School in
Jasper, Alabama with the class of 1956.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years,
John Austin.
She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Austin-Wingood
of Bentonville; a son-in-law, Bryant Wingood of
Bentonville; two granddaughters, Ali and Priya Wingood
of Bentonville; two brothers Giles (Mary) Grimes of
Glendale, Wisconsin, and Eades Grimes of El Paso, Texas;
and a sister, Hattie M. Oglen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
nieces, nephews, a host of cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 15 at 3:30 p.
m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 406 West Central
Avenue, Bentonville, Arkansas with Father Roger Joslin
officiating.
Tributes may be made to:
Girl Scouts of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas
615 West 29th Street
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Danny W. Blaney
August 10, 2015
Bentonville, Arkansas
Danny 'Dan the Man' Blaney, 55, of Rogers, AR died Monday,
August 10, 2015 in Bentonville, AR. Dan is survived by his first
and only love, wife, Julie; his son, Aaron and wife, Cyndel; his
daughter, Abby and her girlfriend, Rachael Carrol; two brothers,
Jerry and Phil of Wichita, KS and countless family and friends
whom he loved to make laugh.
Dan’s legacy lives on through Blaney’s Pre-owned Cars and
Trucks. Dan is 'glad you all got to see him.'
A celebration of his life will be Saturday, August 15, 2015 at
5PM at Blaney’s Pre-owned Cars and Trucks, 208 West Hudson
Road in Rogers. Wear cheerful attire!
Memorials may be made at any Arvest Bank to 'Julie and Aaron
Blaney Memorial and expense fund'.
Chase Donovan Clay
January 3, 1996 - September 29, 2015
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Chase Donovan Clay, 19, of Fayetteville, AR died
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Fayetteville, AR. He was
born January 3, 1996 in Mandeville, LA to Glenn Donovan
Clay, Jr. and Joy Joyner Clay.
Chase is survived by his parents, Don and Joy Clay; two
brothers, Corey and Colin Clay all of Concord, NC;
paternal grandparents, Glenn Clay and Elizabeth Stingley
of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandparents, Jack and Patsy
Joyner of Smyrna, GA.
Memorial service will be held at 1:pm, Saturday, October
3, 2015 at Fellowship Bible Church in the Training Center
Chapel with Pastor Bart Sego officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bella Vista
Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR
72714, in Chase’s honor.
Steve Randall Gattis
July 12, 1945 - December 31, 2014
Rogers, Arkansas
Steve Randall Gattis, 69, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away
suddenly in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, December
31, 2014. He was born July 12, 1945 in Paris, Arkansas to
Wallace Noble Gattis and Margaret Geneva Martin Gattis.
Steve was dedicated to The Lord and displayed Godly character
traits of kindness, love and compassion. He was a wonderful
father, grandfather and great grandfather, was so proud of his
family and loved them dearly.
Steve worked for many years leading construction teams across
the country with Walmart.
He is survived by his precious wife of 50 years, Beverly Holt
Gattis; son, Shawn Gattis and wife, Tammy of Pasco,
Washington; daughter, Kellie Gattis of Rogers; two brothers,
Wallace Martin Gattis of Barling, Ark; Noel Wayne Gattis of
Little Rock, Ark; one granddaughter, Sammantha and one great
granddaughter, Kamerann. He opened his heart to so many and
loved them as his very own, especially Lee and Sue
Dobrowolski and their children Andrew and Jillian.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday,
January 8, 2015 at Cross Church at Pinnacle Hills with burial at
Pinnacle Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made in honor of Steve Gattis to the
American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite
320 Austin, TX 78759.
Charles Robert Hungate
October 21, 1926 - August 3, 2015
Gravette, Arkansas
Charles Robert Hungate, 88, of Gravette, Arkansas died Monday, August 3, 2015, in Bentonville,
AR. He was born October 21, 1926, in Thompsonville, IL.
He proudly served in the United States Army near the end of WWII. He was sent to the Philippine
Islands for a short time and then came home to the USA for the remainder of his duty.
He worked numerous jobs in his early life - drove delivery trucks, construction, open pit mining,
ranch work, and institutional cooking. Ultimately, Charles went into business by learning to repair
television sets. Eventually he owned and operated a Radio Shack for over 30 years in Anaconda,
MT.
He was a faithful member of the Anaconda Assembly of God Church, having served as a deacon,
and played guitar in the orchestra. At the end of his life, he still retained the beautiful singing voice
that the Lord had given him.
In his leisure time, he loved the outdoors and spent time traveling, camping, hunting, fishing,
snow catting, and caring for his pet dogs that were always present in the Hungate home; the
name HUNGATE is a derivation from the English HOUNDS GATE.
The last 20 years of his life were spent in Arkansas tending to his vegetable garden, and always
declaring that 'it would be smaller next year'; the garden continued to increase in size.
He was family-oriented, and participated in the home-schooling of his youngest son. Charles
included prayer every day of his life; he would never eat a meal without thanking the Lord for His
provision.
Charles is survived by his wife of 27 years, Evelyn Hardtla Hungate and son, Kevin Charles
Hungate.
His wife of 35 years, Jean Bridgewater Hungate, preceded Charles in death 1988; a son from that
marriage, Robert Stewart Hungate and wife, Jody survive. They blessed Charles with three
grandchildren Heath, Shane, and Kassandra Hungate, and 3 great-grandchildren. A step-son from
that marriage also survives; Dan Eide and 2 grandchildren, Heather Benn and Todd Eide, and 2
great-grandchildren.
Two daughters, Carol Naroian and Sheila Knoeptfle survive from a previous marriage.
Charles Robert Hungate was one of six children born to Wade Stewart Hungate and Ethel Jane
Dye Hungate. Charles’ younger sister, Frankie Hungate Senesac and husband Tony survive; they
live in Manteno, IL. Several nephews and nieces also survive. Preceding him in death were Eulah
Melvin, Paul Hungate, Georgia 'Jo' Hungate, and Vondaleigh Mezo.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 7, 2015, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral
Chapel in Rogers with Pastor James Longmate officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of
comfort may be shared at stockdalefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the donor’s charity of choice.
James Clay Jenkins
Pea Ridge, Arkansas
October 8, 1947 - June 3, 2015
Memorial Visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral
Serivces in Rogers. There will be a time of sharing in the chapel at 3:30 followed by a flag
presentation.
James 'Clay' "Papa" Jenkins, 67, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died June 3, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in
Rogers, with his beloved wife and children at his side. He was born October 8, 1947 in Decatur,
Georgia to Charles Raymond Jenkins and Meriam Faye Adams.
Clay had a deep love for his country and proudly served in the Armed Forces and National Guard for
many years. He stayed active by supporting the Wounded Warriors Program and other organizations
that provided aid to the military.
Prior to moving to Northwest Arkansas and working in real estate with Crye-Lieke Realty, Clay and
Cathy lived in Wyoming where he owned a phone business. He enjoyed the years they spent there
and had many fond memories. Clay's wish was for his remains to be spread in the Big Horn
Mountains of Wyoming and his family will fulfill that wish.
Clay had a great love for his wife, his three children and three grandchildren. They all knew how
important they were to him. He was the happiest when they were all together. Clay enjoyed
traveling and sampling every coffee shop as well as never missing an opportunity to visit each and
every Waffle House that he could find!
Clay's family and friends will miss his wonderful sense of humor and the many stories he would
often tell about his childhood. As his wife, Cathy, will tell you, in her darkest days he was the one
who would make her laugh and forget all her troubles. Clay never met a stranger and anyone who
knew him felt lucky to have met him. This world was a better place with him in it and the loss will
be forever felt by so many.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Clay is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cathy Bankston
Jenkins; two sons, Jamey Reynolds of Conyers, Georgia, Charles Matthew 'Matt' Jenkins of
Fayetteville, Arkansas; one daughter, Jennifer Rene Maples and husband, Marcus of Villa Rica,
Georgia; three grandchildren, Katie Garrison, Avery Maples and Sydnie Maples; twin brothers,
Ronald Perego and wife, Becky of Katy, Texas and Richard Perego and wife, Sena of Denver,
Colorado. He is also survived by his favorite cats, Buddy and Kitty, and his dog, Nikki.
Memorials may be made in honor of
Clay Jenkins to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarrior.org
Military honors provided by
American Legion Post #100
Northwest Arkansas Honor Guard
