OBITUARIES: Westside Eagle Observer

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

— Carla Elliott

Carla Jean Elliott, 50, of Gentry, died May 15, 2012, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.

She was born Feb. 1, 1962, in Gravette, to Robert Clark and Alene Randolph Clark. She was employed by Gates Rubber Company of Siloam Springs and attended Decatur Assembly of God Church in Decatur. She married Michael Elliott in Miami, Okla., on July 1, 1983.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of the home; son, Brian William Elliott of the home; daughter, Sarah Frances Elliott of the home; one grandson; brothers, Ronald Clark and wife Mary of Huntsville, David Clark and wife Lydia of Pineville, Mo., Eddie Clark and wife Ilene of Elkins, Danny Clark of Decatur; sisters, Paula Sue Burgess of Gentry, Kay Stacy andhusband Wayne of Sulphur Springs, Linda Todd and husband David of Siloam Springs, and Donna Aman and husband Tom of Decatur.

Funeral services were May 21 at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs. Arrangements were by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs.

Lynn Speer

Lynn Speer, 57, of Rogers, died May 17, 2012, at the Legacy Village Circle of Life hospice in Bentonville.

She was born Jan. 23, 1955, in Mesa, Ariz., to Helen Jewell and Charles Alvin Wright. She was a long-term resident of northwest Arkansas. She graduated from Gentry High School in 1973 and maintained her career as a stylist for more than 20 years, with the last four years at Rumors Salon.

She is survived by PhilipMoser of Rogers; daughter, Tina Lynn Speer of Rogers; brothers, Ronnie G. Wright of Fayetteville, Tommy C. Wright and his wife Patty of Rogers.

A private graveside service was held May 22 at Rogers Cemetery, with Jim Wright officiating.

Jackie Tuttle

Jackie G. Tuttle, 66, of Gentry, died May 16, 2012, in Rogers.

He was born May 8, 1946, in Wichita, Kan., to Albert and Leona Fultner Tuttle. He was a retired truck driver and a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by one son, Steven Wayne Tuttle; and his sister, Juanita Ryan.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Faye Seabolt Tuttle of the home; children, Tracy Tuttle, Kelly Tuttle, Mike Tuttle and Christi Curry; one brother, Kenneth Tuttle; 22 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

Graveside services were May 22 at Coffelt Cemetery near Vaughn with Rick Whittle officiating. Arrangements were by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.

News, Pages 4 on 05/23/2012