Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972
Obituaries from the year 2015
Harold Jacob Kersten Jr.
Harold Jacob Kersten Jr., 68, of Lincoln died Monday, February 9, 2015 at his home. He was born December 8, 1946 in Houston, Texas the son of Ella Mae McKiney and Harold Jacob Kersten Sr.
He was an electrician for many years.
Survivors include his wife; Barbara Kersten, of Lincoln, eight sons; Tommy, Timothy, Keith, Joe Bob, William, Jake, Matthew, Craig, two daughters; Heather and Marie, and seven grandchildren.
Ricky Wade Henry
Ricky Wade Henry, 62, of Springdale, formerly of Peoria, Illinois died February 6, 2015 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born June 22, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois to Nicki and Herschel Henry.
Survivors include: his father, one brother; Robert Henry, three sisters; Brenda Fogler, Sharon Spera, Sally Henry, many family and friends.
Robert “Bob” Ed Dennison
Robert “Bob” Ed Dennison, 87, of Springdale passed away Wednesday February 4, 2015. He was born October 31, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Violet Dennison.
Bob married Joy Summers on October 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the Coast Guard and retired from Salerno Biscuit Company. After retirement, he became a self taught computer geek, and enjoyed movies of all kinds.
He was preceded in death by both parents and brother, William Dennison. In addition to his wife Joy, he is survived by seven children; Cole Dennison of Phoenix, Oregon, Olive (Tom) Slicker of West Allis, Wisconsin, Lance (Sandi) Dennison of West Allis, Wisconsin, Cindy (Tim) Luper, Liv (Scott) Thiede, Shawn Dennison all of Springdale and Dane (Carol) Dennison of Gresham, Oregon as well as 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 13th at 2:00 in the afternoon at First United Methodist Church 206 W. Johnson Ave. Springdale, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Bread of Life 206 W. Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764 or Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd. Springdale, AR 72762.
John Carroll Adair
John “Jack” Carroll Adair Jr., 80, of Bella Vista died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1934 in Wayne, Michigan the son of Miriam Pauline Barnett and John Carroll Adair Sr.
He worked for Cooper Communities as a data processor manager. He had lived in Toledo, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois prior to moving to Northwest Arkansas in 1973.
He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends, leaving them a legacy of love, selflessness, and compassion for others. He enjoyed tormenting his sisters to whom he was a “Father Figure.” He was a Razorback fan, especially for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball. He played golf up until he hit his first and only hole-in-one.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, one son; Gregory Alan Adair, and one grandson; Ethan Carroll Hardin.
John is survived by: his wife; Beverly, one son; John Herbert Adair, of Bella Vista, one daughter; Cecelia Hardin (Tom), of Fayetteville, three sisters; Judy Wysocki, of Michigan, Diane Montalbano, of Washington, Miriam Schiffmacher, of Arizona, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Close friends and family are invited to a celebration of his life located at 1838 North Glenbrook Place, Fayetteville, Arkansas on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Charles Dean Bryner Jr.
Charles Dean Bryner Jr. of Fayetteville passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in his home. He was born August 28, 1975 in Oklahoma City, OK to Charles and Gladys Bryner.
Charles enjoyed fishing and drinking a beer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Sr., his stepfather, Doug Rogers, his sister-in-law, Donna Bryner, and many more.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy; one son, JR (Taylor); three brothers: Bill, James (Trish), and David; two sisters: Tammy (Lonnie) and Traci (Willie); Nieces and nephews: Matt, James, Krista, Lance, Kyle, Blake, Dillon, Devon, Willie, Robert, and Alex; Grandchildren: Dakota and Elijah.
Services will be Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 5:00pm at the West Fork Community Center in West Fork, Arkansas
Ronald Whinery
Ronald W. Whinery Sr., 67, of Eucha, Oklahoma died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Fayetteville Veterans Hospital. He was born October 7, 1947 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma the son of William and Muriel (Burns) Whinery.
Ronald proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran and enjoyed fishing and boating.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers.
Ronald is survived by his wife Sue Whinery of Eucha, Oklahoma, two sons; Ronald Whinery Jr. and his wife Michelle of Eucha, Ryan Whinery and his wife Monica of Eucha, one step-son; Dave Michener of Burleson, Texas, one brother; Phil Whinery and his wife Sarah of Kellyville, Oklahoma, four sisters; Kay Dickens and her husband Wayne of Bixby, Oklahoma, Ana Jo Crane of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Glenda Glenn and her husband Butch of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Linda Newton of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, five grandchildren; Mattie Whinery of Maud, Texas, Tanner Whinery of Maud, Texas, Tiera Whinery of Eucha, Dakota Whinery of Eucha, Rilee Whinery of Eucha, and many other loving family members and friends.
Stanley V. Schowe
Stanley Schowe, 79, of Rogers died Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born November 20, 1935 in Warrenton, Missouri the son of Florenz and Charlotte (Vogt) Schowe.
Stanley married Donnie Jean Anson June 29, 1956 in Warrenton, Missouri. They dated for five years before marriage, spending 64 years of being friends, husband and wife, working together, and inseparable.
Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Shirley Ferguson, brother-in-law; Robert Dunn, and father-in-law; Lester Kamper.
He is survived by his wife Donnie, one sister; Barbara Dunn, brother-in-law; Harold Ferguson, mother-in-law; Della Kamper, brother and sister-in law; Jerry and Sharon Anson, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, great-great-great nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins, all whom he loved very much.
Interment will at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th at Rogers Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105
