James Farnum

Cora Geneva Bland, 90 of Rogers passed away November 16, 2013 in her home. She was born April 2, 1923 in Bentonville the daughter of Lon and Cora Holcomb. Geneva was a member of Methodist Church, she also loved quilting, cooking, and sharing good times with her family. An artist and published poet, the accomplishments of her life are too many to list. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years James A. "Lonnie" Bland, Sr., brothers Everette, Kenneth, Lloyd and sister Lena Smith. Survived by her children Betty Jean Bland, Jim Bland and wife Sally and Bobby Bland and wife Terry; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Graveside services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Bland Cemetery with Jim Bland officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers, Arkansas.

James Alonzo Bland Sr. of Rogers, Arkansas United States was born on April 8, 1895 in Rogers, and died at age 83 years old on September 17, 1978 at Bland Cemetery in Bentonville.

Anna Sue (Roller) Rose of Washburn, Missouri United States was born on January 26, 1944 in Washburn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Sue Rose.

James Alonzo Bland, Jr. "Jim" went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was the husband of Sara Ann Bland "Sally". They shared 41 years of marriage. Jim was born in Rogers, Arkansas, February 2, 1947 and was the son James Alonzo Bland "Lonnie" and Geneva Cora Holcomb. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1964 and the University of Arkansas in 1970 with a BA in Business, he also served in the Army Reserve. He started working for Wentz Sonis (now Kennametal) in 1966 retiring in 2010. As an Army Reservist, he took part in the Gulf War and served his country until he retired in 1991. Jim loved the Lord and served in the Gideon's and later as an interim pastor for a time at Sunnyside Baptist in Rogers. He loved gathering with his family and friends. He loved woodworking, puzzles and crosswords. He loved to travel near and far. He also loved camping at Beaver Lake and road trips to Tybee Island. He had a real zest for life. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alonzo Bland and Geneva Cora Holcomb-Bland. He is survived by spouse, Sally Bland, a sister, Betty Jean Bland and a brother, Robert Allen Bland, four children, Dawn Bland, Kimberly Bland-Lowe (and husband Mike), Jamey Bland (and wife Julie), Stephanie Bland-Farnum (and husband James), as well as 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Jamie Bland was born in 1969 in Missouri United States to James Alonzo Bland Jr and Anna Sue Rose, and has a sister Stephanie Michelle Farnum. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jamie Bland.

Maureen Sullivan of Chicago, Illinois United States was born on September 8, 1942 in Chicago, and died at age 44 years old in May 1987 in Chicago.

Aunt Ruth was a very nice lady, she was kind and very friendly. Her and my grandmother lived together for years in Chicago. I have a lot of good memories going to their apartment to have dinner and hanging out. I miss them

Catherine Elizabeth Bloomer was the nicest person, I always remember her as kind, lovable and she always smelled great. Everybody I knew as a kid smoked but she did not. Catherine aka Aunt Kay warms my heart every time I think of her. God Bless