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Submitted: 12/2/15 • Approved: 12/21/15 • Last Updated: 3/31/18 • R779362-G779362-S3
Herbert
August 3, 1938 - January 5, 2015
From KOLR News, Springfield, MO
January 5, 2015
WASHBURN, Mo. -- Barry County deputies are now investigating a double homicide after the grandfather of a woman fatally shot Monday afternoon succumbed to his injuries.
Barry County Sheriff's deputies say suspect Christopher Paschall, of Arkansas, shot and killed his estranged girlfriend and fled with their two-year-old girl. During the shooting, Paschall also allegedly shot the woman's grandfather.
The grandfather was rushed to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, but later died of his injuries.
"He was a good man, a great friend," neighbor Michael Clifton said of Herbert Townsend.
Barry County Sheriff Mick Epperly identified Townsend, 76, as one victim, and Casie Lee Brace, 29, as the other.
After an Amber Alert was issued for the missing girl, Paschall was found with the child at his mother's home in Springdale, Arkansas.
According to Epperly, Paschall has been charged in Springdale, Ark. with one count of murder, armed criminal action and kidnapping. Epperly says he expects another murder charge to come.
A neighbor to the Washburn home where the shootings happened says he spoke with Townsend just days ago.
"He just told me the other day that he'd been having trouble with this boyfriend of his granddaughter's," says Michael Clifton, a neighbor.
It was trouble that ultimately led to a deadly kidnapping.
"The SWAT team got involved and surrounded the house," Epperly said. "He was arrested without incident."
"We deal with a lot of this throughout our career and everything, but for the family, they've been harassed by this guy, there's been ex-partes filed," Epperly said.
The child was found with Paschall unharmed and is currently in custody of the Department of Family Services.
"We never know if they'll carry something through, but it's a terrible deal for the family and I feel for the family." Sheriff Epperly says. He says Townsend lost his son to cancer last week.
Townsend's neighbor says he rushed home from work when he heard about the shooting to check on his own family. He's shocked by what happened at Townsend's home.
"He'd give anything for his kids -- kids and grandkids," says Clifton. "It's tragic. You just you don't expect something like this in a rural neighborhood."
Paschall is now in the Washington County, Arkansas Jail under a $1 million bond.
*Obituary
Cassville Democrat
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Herbert Lee Townsend
Herbert Lee Townsend, 76, of Washburn, passed away at Cox Medical Center South on Jan. 5, 2015. He was born Aug. 3, 1938, in Rogers, Ark., to John and Velma Townsend. Herbert worked as a chicken catcher when he was very young; he then worked for Walmart as a truck driver for 30+ years and was one of the first drivers hired by Sam Walton. He was also a self-employed contractor for McClinton-Anchor. Herbert was the ultimate hero and protector of his family. He enjoyed hunting, gun shows, rodeos, loafin', and most importantly he enjoyed sitting on the front porch visiting and drinking coffee.
He is survived by: his sisters, Loneta Blevins of Rogers, Ark.; Pauline Beaman, of Rogers, Ark.; Patsy Guyll, of Avoca, Ark.; Connie Dorey, of Washburn; Billie Main, of Washburn; Linda Jester, of Washburn; and Mary Jane Sinclair, of Washburn; his brothers, Howard Townsend of Avoca, Ark., and Tom Townsend, of Washburn. He is also survived by grandchildren, Coy, Amber, Brittaney and Kynan; 11 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Townsend; son, Troy Townsend; brother, Johnny Townsend; sister, Jo Walden; and granddaughter, Casey Brace.
A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers, Ark. Funeral services will be held 11 am, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Washburn High School gymnasium in Washburn. Interment will take place at Washburn-Prairie Cemetery in Washburn.
Online condolences can be made to www.rollinsfuneral.com .
PAID OBITUARY
Mary
March 28, 1940 - April 15, 2011
*Obituary
Benton County Daily Record
Sunday, April 17, 2011
BENTONVILLE -- Mary Lois Townsend, 71, of Bentonville, Ark., departed this life on April 15, 2011, at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville.
Mary was born March 28, 1940, in Southside, Ark., to loving parents David Arthur Walker and L. Dottie Renfroe Walker.
Mary was passionate about her love for the Lord. She enjoyed bingo and dancing, and was known by all for her caring and compassionate personality. She cared for elderly neighbors and ill family members, and devoted her life to caring for her son, neighbors, and friends. One of the greatest joys of her life was spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Dottie Walker and her sister, Dorothy Pruitt.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Herbert Townsend; her sons, Troy L. Townsend of Washburn, Mo., and Kenneth L. Townsend of Cassville, Mo.; daughters, Lanna M. Cook of Bentonville, and Cathy L. Townsend of Washburn; brothers, Connie Walker of Bentonville, Ark., Onnie Walker of Pea Ridge, Ark., and Doyle Walker of Rogers, Ark.; sisters, Glenna Thompson of California, Reba Windle of Smithville, Mo., Bonnie Walker of Pea Ridge, Ark., and Shirley Womack of Bentonville, Ark. Mary also leaves behind her grandchildren, Amber Danielle, Kynan Scott, Brittney Renee, Casey Lee, and David Coy the 3rd, as well as eight great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of the life of Mary Townsend will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Rollins Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Mo. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Rollins Funeral Home Chapel.
Services are under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
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Married March 21, 1959
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