Bettie Jane Gouveia, at 69 years of age, passed away on Valentine’s Day, 2010 in Aberdeen, Washington. She was born an island girl in Hilo, Hawaii on July 24, 1940. She grew up in Honolulu until she was 10 years old, where she enjoyed spending time at her mother’s ice cream parlor and watching movies at the local theater. Her wishes were to be buried next to her mother in Hatfield, AR.
Mr. Billie “Bill” Howard Sherrouse, age 65, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Cove. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cove Revival Center with Brother Ron Tilley and Brother Reggie Fryar officiating. Interment followed at Gann Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends was held Tuesday, February 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Maggie Louetta Sherrouse, age 60, of Wickes, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 in Hot Springs.
Graveside services were Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Whole Council of God Cemetery with Sister Jean Maechler officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Beasley-wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were James Dye, Jr., Terrell Dye, Luke Dye, Michael Bawden, John Harper, Henry Ewing, Robbie Smalley, and David Smalley. Honorary pallbearers were be Powell Aulds, Donnie Craft, Duane Gagnon, and Lanny Tooker. Visitation was held Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Wayne Wilson, 76, of DeQueen, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 in DeQueen. Wayne spent his last years happily gardening at Brookewood Nursing & Rehab., DeQueen, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brookewood Nursing & Rehab are requested. Mr. Wilson is being sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Memorial services were Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Wickes, Arkansas.
Ruby Jewel (Golden) Yell A beautiful lady, both in heart and spirit, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 19, 2010, in Medford, Oregon. A memorial service was held at 11:00 A.M., February 26, 2010, at Perl Funeral Home. Interment immediately followed at Siskiyou Memorial Park.
For more information on these obituaries see the Thursday, January 7th edition of The Mena Star
