obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

Donnie Eugene Smith passed away on December 10, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on June 27, 1966 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Earl Eugene and Gail Paula Mae Smith. He enjoyed lawn care and would help his friends with their yard work. Donnie took pride in his tools and liked fishing.

He is survived...

Dec 9, 2023

On December 9, 2023, Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Hensen passed from this life, 85 years young and surrounded by family. Tommy was born to Albert and Victoria (Wilhelm) Hensen on April 13, 1938 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After graduating from St. Anne's Academy in 1956, Tommy went on to become a four-year letterman and All-AIC at Arkansas Tech University as...

Dec 8, 2023

On December 8, 2023, Phillip Lee McGarrah of Tontitown, AR passed away peacefully at home at the age of 74 years. He was born on March 16, 1949, in Springdale, AR to the late Charles and Helen (Vaughn) McGarrah. Phillip was a retired mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Linda (Frazier) McGarrah; son,...

Dec 5, 2023

Ronald Avery Gabbard, 71, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1952 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Noah and Norma Gabbard. Ron graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1970 and the University of Arkansas in 1975.  Ron met his soon to...

Dec 3, 2023

Ethan Douglass Lane, age 28, passed on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 1995 to Kollene Brake.

Ethan's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with the sparks of the welding torch, the thrill of acquiring a new pair of sneakers, and the invigorating embrace of...

Dec 2, 2023

Bobby Don Barron, age 62, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on February 12, 1961 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Calvin and Lola (McCoy) Barron.

Bobby was a man of many passions. He loved spending time outdoors, fishing, gardening and hobby farming. He was also a hard worker and...

Dec 1, 2023

Robert "Roneal" Toon age 81 passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home in Springdale.  He was born on July 1, 1942 in Porum, Oklahoma to the late Helen Curnutt  and Nuell L. Toon.  Ro was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sarah Frances Kupsick Toon and brother, Donnie Toon.

Ro worked as...

Nov 30, 2023

Jesús Rojo, de 60 años, de Springdale, falleció el jueves 30 de noviembre de 2023 en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Little Rock. Nació el 1 de julio de 1963 en Zimapan Hidalgo, México, hijo de Roberto Rojo Vega y Celerina García Espino. Jesús es precedido en la muerte por su padre, Roberto Rojo Vega; dos...

Nov 30, 2023

Jose Juan Barroso Rodriquez, age 69 passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.  He was born on October 30, 2023 in Irapuato Guara Juato, Mexico to the late Margarito Barroso and Francisco Rodriguez.

Jose is survived by wife, Ma Del (Maria) Carmen Cervantes; children, Maricela Barroso, Elisa Barroso, Josefina Barroso, Juan...

Nov 29, 2023

Billie Jean Chapman, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1948 in Newton County, Arkansas to the late Archie and Dorothy (Reynolds) Sams. Billie enjoyed cooking and fishing. She retired from Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. She will be remembered for her kind and giving spirit. Billie was a dependable source...

Nov 17, 2023

Mary "Niecie" Janice Brashear, age 76, died Friday, November 17, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on September 27, 1947 in Atkins, Arkansas to the late LeRoy and Martha Cathryn (Whittenburg) McNutt.

She loved reading mysteries and biographies. Niecie would read for hours. She attended the University of Arkansas but was just...

Nov 15, 2023

James Thomas McFarland ("Mac") passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab in Huntsville Arkansas. He was born on December 8, 1947, in Danville, Kentucky to Mildred Irene Collins and Woodrow Pershing McFarland. After graduation from Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio "Mac" enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in...

Nov 11, 2023

Charles Michael (Mike) Burlingame (66) of Tontitown Arkansas, passed away on November 11, 2023. Mike, known as "Game" to many of his friends, was born on January 22,1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary and Billy Joe Burlingame. In 1961, his family relocated to Norman, Oklahoma where he grew up as an active member of the boy scouts. Mike graduated...

Nov 5, 2023

Melisa Gail Todd, age 50, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was born on July 1, 1973 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Richard "Dickie" Copeland and Brenda (Raines) Morgan. Melisa worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She liked to help others and wanted to save the world. Melisa was very proud of her three...

Oct 31, 2023

Barbara Louise Evans, age 82, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas.  She was born on July 15, 1941 in Buxton, Maine to Joseph and Julia (Stuart) Crowe.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Crowe, Rohn Crowe, Norman Sufficool; two grandchildren, Jeremy Blakely and Jordan Simpson; stepfather, Stanley Sufficool

Barbara was a...

Oct 29, 2023

Erma "June" Maze, 83, of Springdale passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born November 18, 1939 in Clifty, Arkansas to the late Albert and Essie Webb Davidson. She enjoyed crocheting and making baby blankets for her grandkids and great grandkids. June truly loved spending time with her family. She was always up to going to watch the...

Oct 28, 2023

James Henry Whittle, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Huntsville, Arkansas. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Pilgrams Rest, Arkansas to the late Henry Calvin and Nina Rose (Fletcher) Whittle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Yvonne Whittle, brothers, Milo and Thomas Whittle, sisters, Daisy Couch, Susie Owen,...

Oct 24, 2023

Brandon Phillip Flanagan, age 30, passed away on October 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1993 in San Diego, California to Ernest Kochel and Kyle Flanagan. Brandon married Kelley Petersen on November 1, 2019 and was the proud fur dad of Fiona, Zoey, and Hopper.  From a young age, Brandon was always a thoughtful...

Oct 23, 2023

Vianey Abilene Verde, age 17, died on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Lowell, Arkansas. She was born April 10, 2006 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Luciano and Charity Verde. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fidencio Verde.

Vianey is survived by parents, Luciano and Charity Verde; two brothers, Ivan and Ariel Verde of Rogers, Arkansas; sister,...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Ernestine Gibbs, age 66, died on October 15, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Ozark, Arkansas on July 4, 1957 to Earnest and Bonnie (Thomas) Moffett. She graduated from Fayetteville High School. She then attended the University of Arkansas, where she graduated with a degree in nursing and specialized in cardiac care. Her first job as...