Gravette Obituaries

Juanita Merkley

Juanita Nelda Merkley, 83, of Gravette, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette. She was born April 14, 1927, in Naperville, IL, the daughter of Fred and Viola Holle Riese.

Mrs. Merkley was a member of the Church of God (Holiness) in Gentry. She was preceded in death by her husband, William George Merkley.

Survivors include two sons, David William Merkley and wife Shelly of Evanston, WY, and Daniel Merkley and wife Jeannie of Gravette; one daughter, Joy Castillo and husband Frank of Los Angeles; one sister, Grace Harker of Redlands, CA; 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Service of Rogers.