of Lamar, AR

August 8, 1942 - January 12, 2026

Loda Lillian (Middleton) Schreckhise, 83, of Lamar, passed away on January 12, 2026, at home. She was born August 8, 1942, in Clarksville, Arkansas to Rev. Jiles David and Dena Lou (Daniel) Middleton.

Loda was a beloved pastor's wife and true helpmate, walking beside her husband with courage and steadiness. Together they were pioneers, boldly making their way to Alaska when the road ahead was more faith than certainty. She built home wherever they landed, turning unfamiliar places into shelter, warmth, and belonging. Loda found joy and purpose working in the school in Juneau, Alaska, giving of herself to children and community, always quietly serving. She loved shopping, especially for purses, each one holding a small piece of her personality. She cherished journals believing that life was worth recording, that thoughts mattered, that stories should be saved. Above all, she was an encourager. Loda saw goodness in people, often before they saw it in themselves. Her life was not about recognition, but impact. And that impact lives on in her words, her family, and the many lives shaped by her gentle strength. Loda will be deeply missed, faithfully remembered, and lovingly carried forward.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Roy Robert Schreckhise, Sr.; her parents, Rev. J.D. and Dena Middleton; three brothers; and three sisters.

Loda is survived by one son, Roy Schreckhise, Jr. of Lamar; two daughters, Dena Danielle Farris of Ft. Smith, and Chandi and Timothy Agee of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Jr. and Morgan Arreola, Robi and Diana Schreckhise, Brandon and Maria Gloria Farris, Kami and Ross Escobar, Blake and Shelby Schreckhise; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, William Middleton; one sister, Elizabeth Sanderson; and numerous other family and friends.

Visitation will be 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Christian Life Center. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Christian Life Center, with Justin Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery with Timothy Agee, James Sanderson, Jr., Brandon Farris, Ross Escobar, Robi Schreckhise, and Jr. Arreola serving as pallbearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com