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Marion Leroy Johnson October 6, 1936~June 14, 2013
Marion Leroy Johnson passed away Friday, June 14, at Willard Walker Hospice Home from complications of diabetes. Born October 6, 1936, fifth child of Dayne and Mamie (Wilson) Johnson of Johnson, he attended school in Johnson, Arkansas, and Fayetteville High School; class of 1954. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and David Lee Johnson, one sister, Doris Ferguson, and a granddaughter, Natosha Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Ellen (Eubanks) Johnson, three sisters; Ina Newberry, Barbara Gilbert and Marie Morris; two sisters-in-law, Kona Johnson and Mary Sue Johnson; three sons, Ben and Tony Johnson of the home; Ron and wife, Beth, of Elkins; and one daughter, Renee Johnson of Springdale, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Leroy retired as a Deputy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 1999 having served under Sheriff Bud Dennis , Sheriff Bill Brooks and Sheriff Kenneth McKee. He owned and operated the Karmelkorn Shop and Bressler’s 33 Flavors Ice Cream Shoppe from 1975 to 1980. For over three decades he volunteered for the American Council of the Blind assisting with national convention. He served 22 years as Treasurer of the Arkansas Council of the Blind and for many years as Treasurer of the Northwest Chapter Arkansas Council of the Blind. He was a member of the Johnson Church of Christ. Leroy believed strongly in treating everyone as he would want to be treated including persons incarcerated at the jail. Many former inmates would walk up to him and shake his hand telling him he had helped them to be better citizens. He leaves behind many friends. Visitation at Beard’s Funeral Chapel Chapel on Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 2 to 4 PM. Graveside services will be Monday at 10 AM with Larry Culbreath officiating. Burial will be at Stuckey Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel followed by a memorial gathering at the family home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arkansas Council of the Blind, 4912 Trout Farm Road, Springdale AR 72762. Donations will be used to purchase independent living aids for older blind persons in Arkansas. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
George Stephen Denny September 29, 1957~ June 13, 2013
Dr. George Stephen Denny, 55, of Fayetteville died Thursday, June 13, 2013 of natural causes. George was a rock for his family and all those around him. He was a lifelong learner, gifted teacher, and humble servant. He was both brilliant and wise, highly observant, and cared for others constantly. He was adaptable, content, generous, faithful and loyal to his core. He was gifted in mercy and hospitality, and loved cooking for others. He was joyful and fun-loving, with a great laugh and sense of humor. He loved games of all kinds—board games, bridge, racquetball, and playing with children, especially his own. He was a godly man who loved to sing, and was a servant leader at every church he attended. He quickly earned and rightly deserved the respect and appreciation of those he met. He was a committed husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was loved dearly, and leaves a legacy shaped by his love for God and the people around him. He was born on September 29, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas to Duane and Billie Denny. Survivors include his beloved wife of 31 years, Heather Denny; two sons, Fred Denny and wife Kimi of Morristown, New Jersey and Charles Denny of Fayetteville; three daughters, Dorothy Denny of St. Louis, Eleanor Bates and husband Trevor, and Alex Phillips and husband Greg, both of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Nona Bates, Ava Denny and Violet Phillips; parents, Duane and Billie Denny of Kansas; brother, John Denny and wife Mary of Kansas; five sisters, Carol Khol and husband Rick, Alice Page and husband Steve, Susan Lamers and husband Phil, all of Kansas, Anne Denny of Arizona and Marta Woolbert and husband David of Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Denny. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. A memorial service will follow at 2:30 PM at the First United Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin Street, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Lunch will follow the graveside service; all are welcome.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the George S. Denny Memorial Scholarship fund and sent to University of Arkansas, 303 Graduate Education, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Make checks payable to UA Foundation. Online donations may be made through the Annual Fund giving portal: https://onlinegiving.uark.edu/. In the gift designation box, select “Specific department, program or fund” and type George Denny scholarship.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
Creig Lynn Rogers November 7, 1972 ~ May 31, 2013
Creig L. Rogers, 40, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 in Fayetteville. He was born November 7, 1972 in Fayetteville the son of Les and Debbie Counts Rogers.
Creig was a two time all state fooball player, playing in the all star game in Little Rock, KURM Radio dream team and also played for the U of A at Monticello Bollweevils, president of FHA and member of FBLA while in high school.
He also was an avid mule rider and all around horseman, loved life, loved his wife and children; loved to tell you a story and make you laugh; never met a stranger, the first time you met him, you felt like you knew him all your life.
Survivors include his wife, Ronda Allen Rogers of the home; his parents, Les and Debbie Rogers of Fayetteville; 2~children, Alexandria Jade Rogers and Mackenzie Creig Rogers of Clinton, MA; 3~step-children, Shaila, Natasha and Cameron Ratliff of Fayetteville; 3~brothers, Chris Rogers and wife, Cristy of Fayetteville, Casey Rogers and wife, Jessica of Fayetteville and Chance Rogers and wife, Kristin of Fayetteville. Maternal grandmother, Donna Counts of Elkins; 2~nephews, Landon Rogers and Laken Rogers.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Elkins High School Gym with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 5~7 PM at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.
Memorial may be made to the Creig Rogers athletic scholarship fund at Elkins High School 349 N. Center Street Elkins, AR 72727.
Patsy “Pat” Nell Lairamore Osborne January 11, 1933 ~ May 27, 2013
Patsy “Pat” Nell Lairamore Osborne, 80, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 in Fayetteville. She was born January 11, 1933 in Charleston, AR the daughter of Charles Milford and Kate Cook Lairamore.
She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, retired from Bank of America as Vice President of New Accounts; loving wife, mother, grandmother.
Preceded in death by her son, David Dean Osborne and 2~brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Harris Dean Osborne of the home; 1-son, Charles Crantford “Crant” Osborne and wife, Susan of Bentonville; 2-grandchildren, Aaron Osborne of Fayetteville and Jessica Osborne of Louisville, KY; 2-sisters, Wanda Dell Barnhill of Hueytown, AL and Brenda Kay Terry of San Antonio, TX.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 31, 2013 at Ridgeview Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Dr. Charlie Brown and Pastor Tommy Hinson officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5~7 PM Thursday at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church, Gideon’s or International Mission Board.
Online condolences: www.beardsfuneralchapel.com