obituaries

Mar 5, 2026

Joaquin Reyes Ojeda, age 68 of Springdale Arkansas passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 26, 1957 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico to the late Joaquin Reyes and Ofemia Ojeda Reyes. In 1978 he married Guillermina Vital and together they raised a family. Joaquin was a man of faith, a testament to those...

Mar 4, 2026

Melvin Ray Cotton age 56 of Elkins passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.  He was born on June 11, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Donald  Melvin Cotton and Rose Coker.  Melvin loved being outdoors.  He spent his free time fishing and listening to country music.  Melvin was preceded in death by is father,...

Mar 2, 2026

Geneva Mae Miller, age 88 of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born October 10, 1937 in Batavia, Arkansas to the late Robert Howell Fields and Gladys Smith. She was a longtime member of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Edward “Jake” Miller and son-in-law,...

Mar 1, 2026

Jerry D. Woods (Woody), age 77, passed away March 1, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born June 29, 1948, in Jonesboro Arkansas. Jerry grew up and graduated from Weiner High School in 1966. On March 22, 1969, Jerry married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Rice. They were married for 57...

Feb 27, 2026

Randall Gene Edwards, age 73, of Prairie Grove passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 in Prairie Grove. He was born June 9, 1952 in Tuscola, Texas to the late Billie Gene and Sleeta Swindle Edwards. Mr. Edwards worked in the oil industry as a roughneck.

He is survived by four children, Jason Edwards and his wife, Cassandra of Prairie Grove, Kaysie...

Feb 27, 2026

Carmen Dolores Oblero McGarrah, age 83, of Springdale, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Circle of Life in Springdale. She was born on December 13, 1942 in Aiea, Hawaii to the late Monico and Dolores Hidaro Oblero. On June 20, 1996 she married Clifford McGarrah in Springdale.

She is survived by her husband, Clifford of the home; three children, Lisa...

Feb 25, 2026

Elmer B. “Sonny” McKenzie, Jr., age 85, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1940 in Gunnison, Colorado to the late Elmer B. and Lucille (Baker) McKenzie, Sr. He married Chrystene Bowen in Springdale, Arkansas. Sonny honorably served in the US Army. He was a long-time member of...

Feb 24, 2026

Susan “Susie” (Brown) Pleggenkuhle, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 24, 2026.

Susie was born August 13, 1946, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Robert O. Brown and Eleanor (Hockett) Brown. Growing up she lived in many places throughout her childhood, including New York and Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where she graduated from high school. Susie later continued that life...

Feb 20, 2026

Pedro Omar Hernandez Meza age 36 passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.  He was born on January 31, 1990 in Irapuato Guanajuato Mexico to Jesus Hernandez Pattan and Maria Teresa Meza.  Pedro worked as a baker at South Coast Bakery in Springdale.  

Visitation will be 9:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Heritage Funeral...

Feb 18, 2026

Douglas Lokebol Kiluwe age 46 passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.  He was born on September 3, 1979 in Ebeye, Marshall Islands.  

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at First Marshallese Full Gospel Church in Springdale. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.  Funeral...

Feb 17, 2026

Robert Louis Milanowski, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1937, in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late Thaddeus and Virginia Milanowski. Robert graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he distinguished himself as an All-State Guard in football — an early reflection of the discipline and determination that would...

Feb 10, 2026

David Harman Layton was born on November 11, 1942, on the Layton family farm near Russellville, Ohio, to Harry Oscar and Frances Harman Layton. He was raised with strong family roots and lifelong ties to his hometown.  He was preceded in death by his siblings Robert Layton, Mary Roussos, and Donald Layton. He is survived by his sister, Andrea Layton...

Feb 7, 2026

Albert Aloka Jr., age 27 of Centerton passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on August 2, 1998 in Majuro, Marshall Island to Helmine Hanchor and Albert Aloka Sr. He was a member of the Assembly of God faith both here in Springdale, Arkansas and the Marshall Islands. He attended college in...

Feb 7, 2026

Abraham Atilano-Tapia, age 46, of Springdale passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on March 18, 1979 in Acapulco, Mexico to J. Jesus Atilano Mendez and Adalilia Tapia Lopez.

Abraham is survived by his father, J. Jesus Atilano Mendez; three children, Mia Sofía Atilano, Isaac Alexander Atilano and Anthony Daniel Atilano; wife, Shelby Atilano;...

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Sofia Almaraz, age 85 passed away Monday, January 26,2026 at her home in Springdale.  She was born on August 1, 1940 in Puriantzicuaro, Mexico to the late Filix Trujillo and Manuela Jimenez.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home (479)751-2444.  

Jan 24, 2026

Patsy Ann Turner, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home in Prairie Grove. She was born on October 31, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Don and Geneva Martin Turner. For fifteen years, Patsy worked as a manager for Cargill. She was a member of abundant Life Worship Church where she became a minister...

Jan 23, 2026

Kenneth Neal Messer, age 90 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, in Fayetteville. He was born on November 9,1935 in Galena, Kansas to the late George Earl and Jessie Mabel Howell Messer. After 21 years, Ken retired from Tyson Foods as an executive vice president. Ken was a volunteer for the Knob Hill Fire Department serving as Chief....

Jan 19, 2026

Marcella Faye Main age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026.  She is now resting in the loving arms of the Lord.  Marcella was a hard worker who showed her strength, dedication and willingness to serve others with grace and humility.  She was born on September 2, 1951 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Nina...

Jan 17, 2026

With faith in God's promise of eternal life, we remember and celebrate the life of Angela Lee, who entered into the presence of the Lord on January 17, 2026 at the age of 64.  Angela Lee was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 27, 1961 to Jim Mei Lee and Faye Jan Lee. In 1979, Angela graduated...