Weekly Publication RALPH JOSEPH SANTOPIETRO Ralph Joseph Santopietro, age 77 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ralph was born December 4, 1941 in Utica, New York to the late Edmund Santopietro and the late Cavell Santopietro. He was married to Daina Hall Santopietro and was a teacher, owned boat rentals business and worked also in the computer business in his early life. He enjoyed many things in life especially golf, skiing, and playing the game of highlie. Ralph enjoyed doing business around on E-Bay. Most of all he loved his family. Ralph was a loving husband, father, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife Diana Santopietro of Mena, Arkansas. Son Robert Rueda of Hamet, California; Sister Liz Van Wie of Utica, New York. Many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service was Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Following the funeral service, Mr. Santopietro was sent for cremation. Family and friends visitation met Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Beasley Wood from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Please see online obituary at Beasley Wood Funeral Home
ROBERT “BOB” PAUL PIEARCY SR. Robert “Bob” Paul Piearcy Sr., age 77, of Mena, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at John L. McClellan Memorial Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on Monday, March 17, 1941 to Philip Anderson and Elsie Lannie Keen Piearcy in Hugo, Oklahoma. Bob was a Godly man with strong Christian values whose bible and faith guided his life. He attended the Mena Freewill Baptist Church and regularly participated in home bible studies. Bob proudly served two tours in the United States Army during Vietnam as a military police officer. After his enlistment, Bob went on to work for Alltel for 28 years before retiring. Whenever he found
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time, Bob was an avid golfer. But, nothing was as important to him as his family and Jesus Christ. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sue Piearcy; two brothers, David Piearcy and Philip Piearcy; and one sister, Cleta Rose. Bob is survived by his wife, Denise Piearcy of Mena; three sons and daughter in law; Paul and Sheila Piearcy of Hatton, Todd Piearcy of Mena and Jon Tidwell of Wickes; three daughters and sons in law, Paula Suttle of Hatton, Vicki and David Austin of Magnet Cove and Kristi and Jason Tanaka of Magnet Cove; one brother, Jackie Piearcy of Ola; two sisters, Vernie Jill Smith of Mena, and Geraldine Funderburk of Mena; two sister in laws, Virginia Piearcy of Justin, Texas and Beth Piearcy of Mena; twenty one grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; special friend, Carroll Pettigrew of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Wickes Nazarene Church with Brother David Austin, Brother Kerwin Pruitt and Brother Leon McCleskey officiating. Interment followed in the Daniel Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation was Friday, January 11, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were Josh Austin, Jake Austin, Philip Piearcy, Tabor Tanaka, Jason Tanaka and Greg Norman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Sellers, Leon McCleskey, John Roberts, Mike James, Roger Cartwright, Chris Suttle, Clayton Suttle and Miles Strasner. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
JIMMY LEE MINER Jimmy Lee Miner age 83, of Mena, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2019 in Mena. Jimmy was born on August 28, 1935 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Myrtle Rogers Miner and the late James “Jim” Miner. He was united in marriage in March 1954 to Annie Fay Venable Miner. He was blessed with six children, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Jimmy worked most of his life as a small business owner of a timber operation. He had a great love for his wife, his family, outdoor work, auto racing, dominoes and ice cream, especially home-made ice cream. As a race car driver, he was affectionately known as Burrhead and was known by all for his sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Annie Faye Miner of Mena, Arkansas. Children Beverly Miner Hansbrough and husband Danny of Mena, Arkansas; Johnny Miner and wife Brenda of Mena, Arkansas; Gary Miner and wife Kathi of Mena, Arkansas; Danny Miner and wife Debbie of Mena, Arkansas; Steve Miner and wife Jane of Hatfield, Arkansas; Lena Miner Fox and husband Don of Mena, Arkansas. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren Many nieces, nephews’ cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Myrtle Miner of Y-City and a sister Dorothy Miner Deer of Dierks. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January16, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Bother Michael Shaddon officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Beasley Wood from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Aaron Miner, Colby Davis, J. Evan Miner, Brandon Miner, Nathan Fox, Matthew Huffmaster, Jeff Battenfield, Lane Keene, Ty Keene and Camden Brodersen. Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Wilhite, Sammy Bissell and Dean Heath. The family would like to give special thanks to Johnny and Norma Lott, Jerry and Becky McKee and Hospice. Online obituary:beasleywoodfuneralhome @yahoo.com
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7 Tiffany White named to Harding University dean’s list SEARCY, AR (01/10/2019)--
Tiffany White, a junior accounting major from Mena, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2018 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped us through the loss of our mom (Nanny) Ann Brewer. To ALL of our family, and friends your expressions of sympathy meant so much. To those who sent beautiful flowers, food, cards, calls, sent text, private messages, and last made visits to our home... We Thank You! A very special thanks to our Pastor Paul Easter for the most beautiful service, and for your comforting words to our family, we love you! I wish to say a special thank you to all of our brothers and sisters of Hatfield First Baptist Church for all your Love and Prayers, the Choir/and Praise Team for the beautiful songs that you sang were truly beautiful and honored her. Thank you for all those who helped prepare and provided meals for our family, they were delicious. Thank you to Beasley Wood Funeral Home staff for making this difficult experience much easier through your caring and compassionate services. Thank you Pallbearers! Nanny would have been so touched for your service. She loved each one of you so much! We are blessed to have you all during this time of loss.
May God Bless each of you,
Ann Brewer family
