Nicky Dorn MAHAN

Nicky Dorn
Jan 28, 1946 - Sept 13, 2020

Anna Beth
Sept 5, 1946 - Dec 16, 2020

*Obituary

Nicky Dorn Mahan of Martinville passed away peacefully September 13, 2020 at the age of 74. Born on January 28, 1946 to Alvin (Buck) and Maxine Mahan, he grew up with childhood friends and five brothers roaming the hillsides, riding the horse, playing ball and working the family farm.

Nick will be remembered most for his vibrant spirit, his ability to light up a room, his storytelling, his passion for fishing and his passion for telling stories about fishing. He cherished his family and lifelong friendships. Nick was a generous man with a big heart. After his career as an Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad he found a love for gardening, smoking meat and running trotlines. It brought him great joy to share these with his neighbors and his friends. He unconditionally loved and cared for the elderly of his community. Nick was a dedicated member of the Martinville Church of Christ.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Teddy, David, Michael and George. Nick is survived by his loving wife, Beth Mahan; sons, Randy, Robert and Russell Mahan; step-daughters, Tammy Johnson, Missy (Scott) Mamary and Shannon Hermann; grandchildren, Ashley (Britton) Echols, Evan Iberg, Jessica James, Dylan, Blake and Alyvia Mahan; step-grandchildren, Joey and Anna Mamary, Brooke (Fiancé Canyon Harbin) Johnson and Cooper Hermann; great grandchildren, Hunter, Haeleah and Hannah Echols and one step-great grandchild, Berkley Harbin; his brother Larry (Jackie) Mahan; his sisters-in-laws, Beverly and Margaret Mahan; several beloved nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Sue Tsuda and staff along with Dr. William Freeman and staff for their specialized services, comfort and continuous support.

Honoring Nick’s wishes to protect everyone, there will be a graveside service at Martinville Cemetery for immediate family and honorary pallbearers only. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Honorary Pallbearers; Jim Hardy, Ricky Harrington (Tadpole), Blake Lieblong, Jerry Coney, Osbie Davis and Jim Everett.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Martinville Cemetery, 347 Hwy 124 W, Damascus, AR 72039


*Obituary

Anna Beth Mahan (Hodges-Jennings) of Martinville passed away from this life on December 16, 2020 at the age of 74. Born on September 5, 1946 to Herbert and Polly Jennings, Beth grew up on a mountainside in Clarksville, AR with her three siblings roaming the wooded forest and playing in the pastures of their family farm. She adored and admired her older sister Willie who helped to raise all of them, and she loved to chase after her brothers Herb and James on their imaginative adventures through the backwoods and best times of life. Her family was everything.

Beth will be remembered most for her unconditional love for everyone she knew, kindness, generous heart, adventurous spirit, hard work and creative ability to turn a bad situation into something good. Grammy, as she was known, shined brightly in our hearts and was loved deeply. An inspiring soul in the lives of her family and friends, she took care of them by doing whatever she could in her power to help. She would listen with an open heart and provide wise advice if needed, relying on her God given nature to serve gracefully without judgement.

Many wonderful teenage years of Beth's were lived in Quitman, AR as she would share cherished stories about life at QHS and about her beloved Hodges family. After high school she moved to Clinton where she worked and raised a family for several years. Her girls remember the days of music and dancing through the house, poetry, and laughter as she showed them how to live a life of character. Her career spanned over 40 years in fashion, journalism, radio, banking, advertising, and sales. It was early in her sales career that she met the love of her life, Nick Mahan and quickly developed a loving bond with him and his three sons. Later on she would relocate to Greenbrier where she would help to raise Russ. Beth joined the Mahan family and spent the remainder of her life in Martinville, returning to farmland and the woods of Arkansas that she so loved. She and Nick lived out their lives enjoying the land surrounded by their extensive family and many friends. Beth grew up in the Church of Christ and was always a spiritual and faithful person. While living in Martinville, she became a dedicated member of the Martinville Church of Christ.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents and husband Nick Mahan. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Johnson, Missy (Scott) Mamary and Shannon Hermann and step sons, Randy, Robert and Russell Mahan; grandchildren Brooke(Fiance' Canyon Harbin) Johnson, Joey and Anna Mamary, Cooper Hermann and great grandson Berkley Harbin; step-grandchildren, Ashley (Britton) Echols, Evan Iberg, Jessica James, Dylan, Blake and Alyvia Mahan; step-great grandchildren, Hunter, Haeleah and Hannah Echols; her sister, Wille (Osbie) Davis, brothers Herbert (Dottie) Jennings, and James (Diane) Jennings; several beloved nieces and nephews, and many other relatives, friends and beloved pets.

A graveside service will be held at Martinville Cemetery and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the March of Dimes, 1501 N Pierce St, Little Rock AR 72207. 501-251-1325

Pallbearers: Brian Hermann, Cooper Hermann, Canyon Harbin, Joey Mamary, Scott Mamary, Greg Patterson and Trey Jennings. Honorary Pallbearers: Andrew Jennings, Nathaniel Jennings, Blake Lieblong, Craig Patterson, Donny McMillen, Jim Hardy, Nick Martinez, Randy Mahan, Russell Mahan and Ricky Harrington (Tadpole).

Arrangements under the direction of Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058.

Published by Log Cabin Democrat on Dec. 22, 2020.

Contributed on 3/16/22 by hawkinsdonna48
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