She was the secretary for James Schenk Farms, Inc. and longtime member and Children's Sunday School teacher at Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Martha was a homemaker that loved gardening and canning. She was also an EHC Drew County Fair and Election poll worker volunteer but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Edward Schenk, Sr. of Monticello; her children, Deborah Schenk Yount and husband Chris of Wilmar, Donna Gail Schenk and James Edward Schenk, Jr. and wife Angela all of Monticello; four brothers, Kenneth Saffold and wife Hazel of Monticello, Bill Saffold and wife Gail of Pine Bluff, Dale Saffold of London and Barry Saffold and fiancé Michelle of Star City; one sister, Betty Saffold Weatherly of Monticello; her grandchildren, Brianna Yount Smith (Noah) of Star City and James Casper Schenk; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim McDaniel officiating. There will be a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Serving as pallbearers are Jeff Felts, George Ray, Buddy Devine, Jimmy Harmon, Jacob Hayes and Gary Newton. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jeff Loveless, Mar Miles, Jimmy Potter, Doyle Harmon, Marvin Norton and Donald Hogue.
Condolences(6)
Barbara Langhammer
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Martha was a wonderful person and my prayers are with the family.Dianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 We are so sorry for your loss! Martha was a good neighbor , and a good friend to us when we lived near she and Jim. Please know we’re thinking of all of you.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 15, 2026 Schenk FamilyWe are so very sorry for your great loss. Love and prayers for each of you.
James and Kathy Berry
James Saffold
Sheridan, AR Saturday, February 14, 2026 My prayers go out to my uncle Jim and my cousins for there loss... she was such a wonderful person and she will be so missed ...Love and miss you so much aunt Martha
Love your nephew
James Saffold
Billy Collins
Farmington, AR Saturday, February 14, 2026 I remember Martha doing her student teaching at Monticello. She was always a wonderful Christian lady.My prayers are with the family.
Gary Newton
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 12, 2026 To Jim, Ed, Deb, & Donna We extend our deepest sympathies to you & your entire family. Martha was a special lady to all who knew and loved her. I’ve been a member of our church for 48 years and she has been an integral part of the church all of those years plus many more. Perhaps remembered by many as a Sunday school teacher to the little kids. She was always so kind to call and check on anyone who had been sick or in the hospital. She will definitely be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We rejoice only in knowing she is now with her Lord & Savior.