Elizabeth “Liz” Christine Goshien Harmon went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning November 12, 2022. She joined her husband Ray Harmon, her parents Louis and Ruth Goshien and her brother John Goshien. Liz was born May 9, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was married March 2, 1962 and retired from Safeway in 1992.
She was a devoted wife and mother. Anyone who knew Liz knew her three sons were her pride and joy. She was also a loving Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was proud to say she had seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, as her favorite roles in life were Mom & Nana.
Liz loved the Lord with all her heart and remained steadfast in her faith even in her most difficult times. She enjoyed her bible studies, was a longtime member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, and made many precious and dear friends at church. Her lifetime prayer was that each member of her family will be ready to go to Heaven. She had recently become a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist.
She had a precious soul and a contagious smile that would light up a room. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she enjoyed making treats, especially fudge for all of her family and friends.
Liz was always excited to invite all the guys from Landers over to serve them her famous fried chicken for lunch. She was also well known for her Coca-Cola cake.
After she retired, she discovered her passion for antiques and flea markets. Her booth at Blue Suede Shoes was filled with collectibles from the 50’s era, which she was particularly fond of. She enjoyed traveling to Branson with her grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 18 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Bro. Kim Hammer will be officiating.
Liz is survived by her three sons Roger (Linda) Harmon, Randy (Gena) Harmon, and Tracy (Tracey) Harmon. Her grandchildren Cody (Brittney) Harmon, Kortney (Josh) Spann, Kyle (Chelsea) Harmon, Katy Harmon, Austin (Liz) Harmon, Tanner Harmon, Tayler (Kayla) Harmon, Jaymie (Dexter) Hendrix, and Jared (Jess) McCoy. Her great grandchildren Hudson, Caroline, and Weston Spann, Lainey and Logan Harmon, Carsen, Breylei, Breckon, and Brenlyn Harmon, and Chloe, Callie, and Owen Hendrix. Her brothers Joe (Joyce) Goshien, Dewey (Juanita) Goshien, Billy (Linda) Goshien, and Jimmy Goshien. Numerous nieces and nephews.
She had lots of special friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Julia Montague for the years of love and caring for Nana.
Our mother and Grana, Nenita “Nitz” Zafe Haas, aged 70, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2022. Beautifully closing the circle of her life, Nenita died in her birthplace of Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines (PH), surrounded by her loving family. Her memory will live on in her daughter Misty Dawn Crouch (Jared) of Austin, Texas; son Alvin-Bailon Haas (Charlie) of Paron, Arkansas; daughter RoseHelen Giambalvo (Jason Moix) of Little Rock, Arkansas; her beloved grandchildren Edwynn, Elina, Solomon, Kennedy, and Cash; and her siblings Salome DeLeon of Los Angeles, California; Aida Aguilar of Virac, PH; Bailon Zafe, Jr. of Virac, PH; Armando Zafe of Manila, PH; Domingo Zafe of Manila, PH; Sister Melba Zafe of Virac, PH; Raul Zafe of Bato, PH; Romeo Zafe of Manila, PH; and Dr. Santos Zafe of Virac, PH. Nenita was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Haas, parents, Bailon and Rosario (Vargas) Zafe, and sisters Eufemia and Maria.
Born September 3, 1952, in Buyo, Virac, the capital of Catanduanes, known as the Happy Island in the Philippines, Nenita was the sixth of twelve children. She graduated from Catanduanes National High School in 1969, and completed her nursing degree in Manila at University of the East in 1975. Nenita immediately moved to the United States to practice nursing and worked in the Baptist Health organization for over 38 years. While working for Baptist, Nenita’s beautiful smile caught the attention of nursing student Bill Haas. The two were married on July 15, 1978, and remained deeply devoted to each other until they were parted by Bill’s death in October 2021.
Because of her love for Jesus, Nenita’s tenacious work ethic was balanced by generosity and compassion. Though an ocean away, she remained bound by love to her family and community in the Philippines. She helped pay for her siblings’ college expenses, donated to improve the schools and utilities in her hometown, and frequently visited to offer medical assistance in local health clinics. Nenita’s generosity had no strings attached and seemed to know no limit. Once, while traveling, Nenita even gave all the clothes she had with her to a woman in a difficult situation, preferring to go home with an empty suitcase instead of leaving a need unmet.
In her work and at home, Nenita was a caretaker and an advocate. She spent her career as a rehab nurse encouraging survivors of traumatic brain and spine injuries, instilling hope and confidence in them as they worked toward returning to life at home. She also loved caring for her chickens and her dog Gypsy, and her children knew that if they ever felt discouraged, their mother would be ready to believe the best of them and champion them onward. Though she spent much of her time working and serving, she occasionally took time to enjoy a bit of fun. She appreciated a good joke, and she especially loved to sing and dance.
Nenita’s joy and generosity were rooted in the firm beliefs that God’s resources were abundant enough to be shared freely, and that gratitude was the only viable response to God’s gift of life. Her presence on this earth will be sorely missed, but her legacy of gratitude and kindness will continue in the lives of those she touched with the love of Jesus and the hope of the Gospel.
A memorial service will be held on November 19, at 10:00 AM, at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, Arkansas. Visitation immediately following the service.
Katherine Harper, 69 of Benton, passed away on November 14, 2022. She was born on June 2, 1953 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Loy Wilbert and Esther Lee Blair Seaton. Katherine was a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Peggy Ann Harper, brothers, Charles Seaton, Hugh Roy Seaton and Wilbert Lee Seaton.
Katherine is survived by her daughter, Margaret Ann Harris, sister, Carol Sue Lacey and granddaughter, Lee Ann Harris.
Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17th with Bro. Kit Cowger officiating. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery in Benton.
Visitation will be Wednesday at Ashbys, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Karyn Sue Jackson, 75, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away November 13, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Hyman and Faye Grady Jackson.
Karyn worked in social services for over thirty years. She was an avid American and English history researcher. She was the administrator of at least ten history groups on Facebook. Children were special to Karyn and they affectionately called her “KK”. She was incredibly generous and never hesitated to help others, including rescuing animals (most recently 4 cats and a dog). Some of her favorite things included Beatles music, watching Outlander and reading the book, and watching the Downton Abbey series. Karyn found friendship valuable and kept in touch with many of her childhood friends. Karyn loved to travel. She was privileged to have visited all 50 states! Her favorite destinations included Sedona, Arizona and the Grand Canyon.
Karyn leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, David Snyder and his wife Cimone of Alexander, Arkansas; partner of twenty-seven years, Scott Richardson of Alexander, Arkansas; brother, Phillip Jackson of California; cousin, David Ferguson of Bryant, Arkansas; and many family members and friends who love Karyn and will miss her always.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM followed by memorial service at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Nellie Joyce Turbyfill, 87, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 15, 2022. She was born February 1, 1935, in Benton to the late Raymond Thomas Zuber and Docia Fay Roberson Zuber.
Nellie married the love of her life, Leland, on April 2, 1954. Leland left and served over a year in the Navy. While he was gone, his new wife, her father, his father, and his brothers began building a home for the newlyweds. Much to Leland’s surprise, the home was move in ready when he returned from the Navy and they began their married life in that home and raised their family there. Nellie passed peacefully holding Leland’s hand in that very home.
Nellie was a member of River Street Church of Christ. She was baptized in 1954. Nellie enjoyed working in the yard and wasn’t afraid to jump on the riding lawn mower and cut grass. Nellie always decorated her home beautifully for the holidays. She was an amazing cook and her family and friends always looked forwards to her Sunday roasts, thanksgiving dressing, and strawberry pies. Nellie was a natural family caregiver who lovingly cared for both her family and her in-laws. Her door was always open to everyone, and she was willing to help in any way possible. Nellie was very creative and could sew just about anything.
Preceding Nellie in death are her parents; infant siblings: Baby girl Zuber and Harold Gene Zuber; and sister, Phyllis Ray McGhee.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of over 68 years, Dewey Leland Turbyfill of Benton, Arkansas; daughters: Tammy Bunt (Denver) of Benton, and Angela Sue Murphey (Timothy Jon) of Niceville, Florida; grandchildren: Mark Alan Couch (Hannah), Paul Propst, Kendall Jon Murphey (Emily), Thomas Aaron Murphey, and Matthew Christian Murphey; siblings: Dorothy Fay Styles of Benton, Tommy Zuber (Sharon) of Benton, and Kenneth Zuber (Katherine) of Beebe, Arkansas; and many family members and friends who love Nellie and will miss her always.
Special gratitude to Saline Memorial Hospice nurses, chaplain, and aides for your kindness and tender care of Nellie.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM, Friday, November 18 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, November 21 at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Betty Jane Walker Vandiver, 79, of White Plains Kentucky, went home to her loving Lord on November 14, 2022, in Bryant, Arkansas.
Betty was born in White Plains, Kentucky to Emil and Virginia Walker on October 18,1943. She graduated from South Hopkins High School in 1961. Betty married her high school sweetheart, Daryl Vandiver October 20, 1960. Betty’s lifelong career in management began by first owning her own daycare. Later she moved into management for Cable providers, then retired after giving 10 years of service to Christian Health Center of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Betty was a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Mortons Gap, Kentucky and loved serving in the children’s ministry there. She was a devout Christian and when she wasn’t caring for others she enjoyed gardening, nurturing and growing beautiful flowers in her yard.
Betty is survived by her devoted loving husband Daryl Leman Vandiver, children, Tim (Lesa) Vandiver of Bryant, Arkansas and Cindy Roper of Boaz, Kentucky; grandchildren, Alex (Nate) Dubois of Lebanon, Tennessee and Erica (Chase) Watson of Bryant, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Silas, Ezra, Brody, Colleen and Whittaker. Betty is also survived by her brother Darrell (Carolyn) Walker and two sisters Charlotte Truesdale and Marsha Snowden. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Jones Emil Walker and Virginia Evelyn Reynolds Walker.
There will be a graveside Funeral Service at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery on Thursday November 17, 2022 at 11:00am.
The family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations go to Arkansas Alzheimer Association https://act.alz.org/site/Donation
Dorothy Jean Rivers, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on November 10, 2022. She was born to the late, John Henry Sr and Lela (Jones) Crow, on Sunday, November 28, 1954, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dorothy loved the Lord with all of her heart and spent her last days singing praises to his name! Dorothy enjoyed going fishing, going to thrift stores, crocheting, playing cards, playing Farkel, and spending time with her family. Her personality was like a magnet and all types of people gravitated towards her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Kristopher Ryder; and stepfather, Orville Daniels.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Alex Rivers; eight children, Sherry Hadidon, Beverly Ussery, Tony Drinkwater Jr. (Chasity), Mandy Palton; stepchildren, Stacy Rivers (Mary), Laroy Rivers, Evon Waters (Derrick), and Alex Rivers Jr.; twenty two grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Louise, Wilma, Penny, and Jessie; one brother, John Jr.; special cousin, Carol Parks; along with a host of other family and friends who all love her and will miss her dearly.
Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with the visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Antioch Cemetery in Perryville, Arkansas.
Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
Marilyn Jeanette Rixse, 73, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born to the late, Joseph Lee and Hattie Mae (Hunter) Crawford, on Monday, June 27, 1949, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Marilyn was the secretary for the Little Rock Chapter of the National Federation for the Blind for many years. She also worked for The Lighthouse for the Blind, where she made many lifelong friendships. She enjoyed swimming with her grandchildren, visiting with family, and calling everyone in the late hours of the night!
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Crawford; her three sisters, Freda King, Faye Owens, and Mary Nowlin; two brothers, J.D Crawford and Earl Ates; as well as a host of stepsiblings.
She is survived by her one daughter, Amanda Jones; three grandchildren, Ethan Crawford, Devin Jones, and Raiden Jones; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who all love her and will miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Lighthouse for the Blind, click here.
Per her request, there will be no services held for Marilyn.
To sign her online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
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