Dana Lenell Stidham Obituary, Benton County, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Freda - Cousin Date: February 19,2005 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Dana Lenell Stidham 1994 Dickson AR-Hiwasse AR DANA LENELL STIDHAM Dana Lenell Stidham was born March 8, 1971. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Georgia Stidham and a sister to Larry Stidham. She was a life longresident of Hiwasse and a graduate of Gravette High School. On July 25, 1989, Dana left home on an errand to a nearby grocery store in Bella Vista but never returned home. Early the following morning her car was found on Hwy 71 north of the Bella Vista Town Center. As days and weeks went by, personal items were also found. Her body was discovered by a hunter on September 17, 1989, in a remote wooded area of Bella Vista. Our worst fears had come true. Dana was the victim of a brutal murder. Our community and surrounding communities were in shock! Horrified and angered, we struggled with the thought of why anyone would take the life of this beautifu young girl. Family, friends, local industries and small businesses throughout the county helped raise $20,000 as a reward for anyone who had information that might help find her killer. Violent crime was new to us in this small community. But as tragedy often has in the past, it brought us together as neighbors and as friends. Dana was laid to rest October 29, 1989, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. She was 18. This remains as unsolved mystery. Submitted by Friends of Dana Stidham *************************************** IN MEMORY OF DANA LENELL STIDHAM PLACE OF BIRTH: Gravette, Arkansas March 8, 1971 SERVICES FROM: Gravette High School Gym October 20, 1989 - 3:00 PM OFFICIATING: Gery Swink INTERMENT: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Hiwasse, Arkansas PALLBEARERS: Mike Roark - John Stephens Bruce Soule' - Rod Edwards Vernon Wofinbarger - Dwane Bunch Callison-Lough Funeral Homes 405 East Atlanta