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Pauline Triplett Beckman of Fort Smith, originally from the Dora/Van Buren area, passed Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at the magnificent age of 101 years. She was known by many for her love of flowers, most passionately roses. She devoted many years to raising and showing her often prize winning specimens from around her yard. On the fence was displayed a sign for passersby to “Stop and smell the roses.” She would happily lay down her tools to give a tour of her “pretties.” She

Patsi Landherr was born Patsi Lee Painter on Oct. 28, 1953, in Hampton, Va. She left this life Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Patsi is survived by her children, Jamie Landherr of Oklahoma City and Patrick Landherr of Siloam Springs; her friend who was always a sister, Brenda Burrows of Newport News, Va.; and her sister, Kathe Lord of Seattle, Wash. Patsi was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Landherr; and her parents, William and Lois Painter of Hampton, Va. Patsi graduated from Hampton Gener

Gladys Lucille Nichols, 90, formerly of Ozark, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Conway. She was born in Batson on July 17, 1925, to Joseph and Eva Wyres Beckett. Gladys was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ozark and the Arkansas Cattleman’s Association, a charter member of Ozark Recreation Club and very civic-minded. She served on the board of directors for Mercy Hospital and retired from Bank of the Ozarks after a career spanning more than 40 years of service. She was