Weekly Publication BRUCE FRED FRATUS SR. Bruce Fred Fratus Sr., age 89, of Salem, Missouri, passed away December 12, 2018. He was a former Mena resident for many years. A private, family service will be held at a later date. Bruce was a World War II veteran and served in Japan. He was awarded the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal. He later retired from law enforcement after serving 41 years in the Lake County area of Illinois. Bruce was a member of the Gurnee-Waukegan American Legion and the Little Fort Gun Club where he served as treasurer. Bruce Fratus Sr. was preceded in death by son, William and his wife Katherine. He is survived by his children: Bruce Fratus Jr. and wife Lea of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; Francis Fratus and wife Veronica of Paradise, Texas; Vincent Fratus of Waukegan, Illinois; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; special friend and companion Gladys Randall of Salem, Missouri; as well as a host of friends.
DELLA M. DAVIS Della M. Davis, age 95, of Mena, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019, in Mena Regional Health System. She was born February 5, 1923 in Foose, Missouri to the late Zenith Patten and the late Susie Isabell Perdue Patten. The Pattens moved to Mena in 1928 and Della attended school at the Ransom School. She then lived out the rest of her life in Mena. She was a nurse at Polk County Memorial Hospital for many years. She was also employed at Renova Shirt Factory as a supervisor for several years. Her favorite pastime was vegetable and flower gardening. She also enjoyed writing poems, cross stitch, needle point work, quilting and canning. Her number one priority in life was caring for her family and putting others’ welfare in the forefront. She is survived by one daughter Joan Oats Purifoy and husband Marshall, two sons Donald Joe Davis, Jim “Jimbo” Davis and wife Linda, granddaughter Kalyse Greener and husband Steve, step-granddaughter Gemma Humphrey and husband Mike, grandson Patrick Purifoy and wife Kim, great granddaughter, Keeley Purifoy, step-grandson Ethan Nathe, step great-granddaughter Hadley Titsworth, great-grandsons Pierce Purifoy and Braden Donaldson, step great-grandson Gavin Humphrey, nephews Ernal Cunningham, Jeff Cunningham, Vester Parks, great-nephew
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Chris Head, great-nieces Melissa Tedford and Kelly Mos. Adopted family members were Dave Mitchell and Shelton Bohlman. Elizabeth “Pete” Hensley was a lifetime friend to Della and the family. She had a host of other friends including Lydia and other special nurses at Peachtree Assisted Living. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Ronnie Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in the White Oak Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Gary Ryan, Jeff Cunningham, Dewayne Lewis, Bobby Copelin, Patrick Purifoy, Braden Donaldson and Terry Plunkett. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
DOROTHY M COLLIER Dorothy M. Collier, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Mena Manor. She was born on Saturday, July 22, 1939 to John Cliner and Gladys Fletcher Prueitte in Lemoore, California. Dorothy was of the Baptist faith and was guided in life by her friends and family. She worked as the cook at Country Express for twenty-four years where she was greatly appreciated for knowing how to have a good time. Dorothy loved raising her children and loved them immensely. She enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts and had quite a knack for them. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Collier Sr; her son, Michael Bain; two brothers, Roy Prueitte and David Prueitte; and two sisters, Mabel Dias and Bess Digario. Dorothy is survived by four sons, Jack Collier Jr of California, Karl Collier of Mena, David Bain of Escondido, California, and Billy Bain of Oakhurst, California; one daughter, Michelle Overturf of Bass Lake, California; one brother, Junior Prueitte; one sister, JoAnn Hoover of Visalia, California; her nephew, Scott Horner; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at the Grannis Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Twila Boyt, Shannon Andrews, Danna Rowe, Anne Gonzalez, Lanette Emry, Tuny Hunt. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
TESSIE FAYE MCCONNELL Tessie Faye McConnell age 76 of Wagoner, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas. Tessie was born December 7, 1942 in Muldrow, Oklahoma to the late Homer Welch and the late Pearline Johnson Ortner. She worked as a CNA for many years. Tessie enjoyed reading novels of all kinds and doing word puzzles. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Tessie thoroughly adored her dogs. Most of all she loved her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. Tessie will be dearly missed. She is survived by sons: Danny McConnell and wife Mona of Mena, Arkansas, Charley McConnell and wife Cathy of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren: Brandon McConnell, Connor McConnell, Aaron McConnell and Abigail McConnell; brothers: Jim Welch, C.B. Welch, Wayne Welch, Chuck Ortner all of Oklahoma; and sister, Charolette Ortner of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Lonnie Welch, and a sister, Lucy Preston. Graveside service will be Friday, January 25, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Jerry Musgrove officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online obituary:beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Edward Henry and Virgil Henry. Mrs. Copelin was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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SHERRY DEANNE COPELIN Sherry Deanne Copelin age 55 Of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in Mena. She was born on December 18, 1963 in Coos Bay, Oregon to the late James Edward Henry and the late Nelda Harvey. She was lovingly married for 24 1/2 years to Wesley Copelin. Sherry worked as secretary/bookkeeper as a profession. She loved being outdoors fishing, camping, basically anything to do with being outdoors with family and friends. Sherry loved and adored spending time with her family and was a loving wife and mother. She will be missed by all. Sherry was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Wesley Copelin. Sons Wesley J. Copelin, II and wife Hailey; Jonathan D. Copelin; Nathan W. Copelin. Brothers John Henry; Jack Henry and wife Betty. Sisters Bonnie Leach; Patricia Heard and husband James Heard; Nita DePriest and husband Dennis. Sister-in-law Fran Henry. Numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
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