We recognize that there are always other things going on in the lives of the WGC gals. This page is devoted to keeping apprised of any concerns there may be. If there is something that you know of that should be posted on this page, please send an email to our Courtesy Chair, Kathy King at kathy-king@cox.net, and also to the Website Chair, Pam Callahan at pamahan1257@gmail.com .
9/28/25: Arlene Alfred passed away yesterday. She was a past WGC president and hall of fame recipient in 2017, as well as a member of the BV 9-Hole Golf League. Sending warm throughts and prayers out for Arlene's family. Update: A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary with a reception to follow in Becker Hall. Link to obituary.
8/29/25: Dolores Bowlin fell last week and fractured her right arm in 3 places. She is blessed to have many family members in the area to take care of her. Cards would be appreciated.
8/21/25: Mary Bendixen fell and broke her wrist. Sending warm wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
7/6/25: Becky Tipton's husband Tom is undergoing extensive treatments in Little Rock over the next few months. Please keep Tom and Becky in your prayers.
5/18/25: Ronnie Nelson came through her 2 day surgery on her back. She is having a lot of pain and doesn't want visitors but cards would be appreciated. Keep her in your prayers please.
5/18/25: Update: Judy Lemoine's Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 6 from 2-4pm. Click here for further details.
5/8/25: It is with a heavy heart that I want to inform our members about the passing of our friend, Judy Lemoine, this morning 5/08/25. While she wasn't a member of WGC, many of you knew her. She has been struggling for over a year now with respiratory issues and her lungs just gave out. She will keep the angels in heaven busy with her stories. She was a kind and caring person who loved everyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out for her husband and her two boys and families. She will be missed.
Kathy King
5/6/25: Judy Lemoine, recent member of the BVWGC, is in the Mercy hospital ICU with a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs. Please send your prayers for her and her family. If you wish to send a card, the address is 40 Chelmsworth Dr, Bella Vista, 72715.
2/6/25: Sue Santori had knee replacement surgery on Monday. She is doing fine but her boy friend has pneumonia. Please keep Sue and her boyfriend in your prayers. Cards would be appreciated. Sue's address is 6 Milford Land, Bella Vista 72715
1/7/25: Bob Nelles passed away on Sunday, January 6. Bob was well known in the Bella Vista golfing community and the husband of Yvonne Nelles, who was a past president of WGC. He will be sadly missed. RIP, the Mayor of Ruthwell. Obituary for Bob can be viewed here: www.funeralmation.com/obituary/robert-bob-nelles. Please keep Yvonne and Bob's family in your prayers. Cards can be sent to Yvonne at 43 Ruthwell Drive, Bella Vista AR. 72715.
12/13/24: Vicki Styles had knee surgery and is at home recovering. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!
12/13/24: Stephanie Bryant had foot surgery this month and is recovering well. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!
12/8/24: Kaye Pedziwater is scheduled for hip surgery on 12/19
12/8/24: Sher Barns is recovering from recent hip replacement surgery. 479-866-7828 sbarns73@gmail.com
12/8/24: Marylin Garris has suffered a mild stroke while in Texas. Mary Riorden talked to her today and she is still in the hospital and doing fine. She has no lingering affects from the stoke, and is going through a lot of rehab. Her address in Texas for those who wish to send a card is 2107 Tanager Lan, Mason Tx 78572. Please keep her in your prayers.
12/6/24: Another one of our golf sisters has lost a child. Marilyn Fabits' son, Steve, passed away this afternoon after a long illness. Please keep her and the family in your prayers. Marilyn's address is 5 Tanyard Lane, BV, 72715
11/28/24 (Thanksgiving): Karen Owens was rushed to the hospital in Little Rock last night after re-fracturing her hip. She will be having surgery this afternoon. As you are giving thanks today for all the blessings that we have, please keep Karen in your prayers. Sending hugs and warm wishes for comfort and healing. Update: Karen had her surgery on the 28th and was released on the 30th. She had extensive repair to her hip and femur, and will be unable to put much weight on her left leg for a couple months. Rest easy Karen - golf and dancing can wait!
11/8/24: Ray Horn has set up a Celebration of Life for Linda Horn from 1 to 3pm on the 16th of November at the United Lutheran Church on Cooper Road. Linda passed away late October after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Known as a golfer and quilter, Linda was very active with the Calico Cut Ups quilt guild in Bella Vista -- especially working with the Special Projects Small Group who donates quilts etc. for the various charities.
11/7/24: Sarah Huff recently had shoulder surgery. Cards and prayers for a speedy recovery are welcomed. Get back into the swing of things soon Sarah!