Gayle Jeanette Lockridge Obituary

 

 

 

March 23, 1970 - January 1, 2021 

 

 Gayle Jeanette Lockridge, 50 years old, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Bentonville due to complications from diabetes.
Gayle was born March 23, 1970 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter to Ike and Carol Lockridge. The family moved to Rogers, Arkansas when Gayle was a teenager and she graduated from Rogers High School in 1988. She was a paralegal and a member of the Church of Christ.
Gayle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilbur and Jeanette Dawson and Alva and Hazel Lockridge. She is survived by her son Justin Smock, wife Marion and one year old grandson Harrison from France; parents Ike and Carol Lockridge, brother Rick Lockridge, wife Molly and two nephews, Joseph Lockridge and Quinten Lockridge, all from Rogers and her feisty cat Simba.
Gayle was a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who was taken from us too soon. We have been inspired by her strength and resilience through life but her unconditional love for her family will give us peace through the coming days.
A celebration of Gayle’s life will be Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Southside Church of Christ in Rogers at 2:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Shelter. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 North 4th Street, Rogers, AR. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

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Bob Yarbro Obituary

 

 Bob Yarbro

December 6, 1926 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 94)

 

Bob Yarbro, 94, a native of Woodbury, Texas, after a brief illness passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of January 9, 2021.  The son of Herman and Mary Weinzettle Yarbro, he was born December 6, 1926, on the hilltop just northwest of Woodbury.

Bob attended the Woodbury Community School. Known as a hard worker from a very young age of 5, he hunted, tanned and sold animal furs to travelling traders and Sears & Roebuck.  In his youth, Bob crisscrossed the country picking fruit and vegetables. As a water well driller with Layne Texas Company, Bob continued his adventures traveling and working throughout North America and Central America.  He retired from Aquilla Water District at the age of 85.  It was in Russell, Iowa while drilling a well, that he met his true love, Sue Reynolds.  They were married at a Methodist church in Des Moines, Iowa on November 4, 1956.  Bob and Sue recently celebrated 64 years of love and marriage.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Yarbro; daughter, Tracy Lynn Yarbro; son, Michael Glen Yarbro; grandson, Mac Griffith; brother, Bud Yarbro; and sister, Raenell Lamson. 

He is survived by his wife, Sue Yarbro; daughter, Kimberly Yarbro of Sugar Land, Texas; son, Scott Yarbro and wife, Chirelle, of Casper, Wyoming; daughter, Kelly Griffith and husband, David, of Angleton, Texas; grandchildren, Faith Yarbro, Katrina Yarbro, Mariah Bhatti, Robert Yarbro, Greg Yarbro, Drew Griffith, Layla Villegas, and Aiman Bhatti; two great-grandchildren, Ethan Yarbro and Evy Horrell; sisters, Anna Goodman and Carol Ince; and many beloved nieces and nephews.  

Bob will always be remembered for his entertaining stories, his dedication to organic living and gardening, his gentleness, his integrity, and most of all for the love and devotion he gave abundantly to his family.

Per his final wishes, memorial and graveside services will be delayed until Spring when social distancing is attainable and the risks of COVID transmission is reduced.  As in life, his concerns for the health and wellbeing of family and friends always eclipsed his own needs.  Further announcements will be forthcoming as to when all may gather safely to celebrate Bob’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Woodbury Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1527, Hillsboro, TX 76645.

Stephen Robert Waters Obituary

 

 

 Stephen Robert Waters, age 78, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, surrounded by his family.
Stephen Robert Waters was born May 19, 1941, to parents Robert (Bertie) Waters and Mabel Ewing Waters. Steve was raised on a farm about 5 miles SE of Postville, Iowa. Stephen was the oldest of 6 children. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s in Clermont and then high school in Postville. Steve was a wrestler and also participated in football, but he excelled in band and all things music. He graduated in 1959. Steve then attended Loras College in Dubuque and was in traveling bands for a time and graduated with a BA degree in instrumental music from Loras College in 1965. He was involved in various things in music at Loras as well as Clarke College.
Steve married Barbara (Beeler) Waters at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa, February 6, 1965. To this marriage two daughters were born: Kelly (Waters) Cain, and Kristine (Waters) Alfstad.
Steve was a teacher at Russell Community Schools beginning in 1965, then at S.E. Warren Community Schools from 1967 through 1969. The family then moved to Garnavillo, Iowa where Steve taught for 2 years before moving to Elkader, Iowa, where he was an insurance agent for 8 years. At this time Steve was the director of the Keystone Barbershop Chorus in Elkader. One of the highlights was directing the Keystone Chorus and the Dubuque Barbershop Chorus for the state convention of the Knights of 

Columbus at Loras College. Following this, the family moved to Knoxville, Iowa, in 1980 where Steve taught vocal music another 3 years.
Steve was in several bands after this and began working as a system analyst for Firestone in Des Moines until his retirement in 2006.
Steve was a long-time member of the St. Anthony choir in Knoxville, Knoxville Community Chorus and was also a member of Retro Radio Theater. He did a lot of musical arrangements for various groups as well. He sang in a quartet with his wife and daughters and also another quartet with his wife and 2 former students.
Those left to mourn his loss are his wife Barbara, daughter Kelly and husband Paul Cain, daughter Kris and her husband David Alfstad as well as grandchildren: Molly, Daniel, Erin, Kate and Colleen Cain, and Cassandra Alfstad. Steve’s siblings are: Mary Ann (Charlie) Corcoran, Margaret (Brian) Bengston, Regina Waters, Robert Waters, and deceased brother Vincent Waters, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Steve will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, Steve’s family will not be present during visitation. A private family service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Winfield Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Knoxville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Steve’s memory to Knoxville Community Chorus and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Edgar Eugene Enterline Obituary

 

 

July 3, 1959 ~ December 29, 2020 (age 61

 

Edgar Eugene Enterline, son of Boyd and Rilla Fern (Church) Enterline, was born July 3, 1959 in Corydon, Iowa.  He grew up in Des Moines and Lacona. He graduated in 1978 from the Liberty Center high school.

 Edgar (Trip) was united in marriage to Rhonda Kay Dixson in 1979. They were blessed with two children, Rilla Suzanne and Joshua John. Edgar worked at Johnson’s Machine Works before doing what he wanted to do most, work as a self- employed mechanic and then finally working for Pella Corporation for 17 years before his heath took a turn for the worst. Losing his eyesight was his greatest regret because he could no longer see to work on cars. He loved it when friends came over to ask his advice on how to fix a car and they would spend hours telling stories of all the escapades him and his friends got into when they were younger. He spoke often of his friends Bobby and Scott and even Patty could talk him into attending a class meeting once in a while. We are grateful to all the prayer warriors who upheld this family, visited when they were able and to a special friend Al who became our miracle.

 

Edgar is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rhonda, his daughter, Rilla Suzanne Enterline (James Hannah) and son, Joshua John Enterline.

His brother, Todd(Mary)Enterline of Lucas, Sisters-in-law Janice (Ron) Adams of Johnston, Bonnie Hammond, Donnell Snider of Chariton, Brothers-in Law Rodney (Carol) Dixson of Chariton, Alan (Sheila) Dixson of Lampe , MO, and Harry (Evelyn)Dixson of LaFayette, Georgia along with many  other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Fern Enterline, parents-in –law Donald and Rita Dixson, and Grand-niece Emma Joy Armer.

A Celebration of Life and Internment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Family.