obituaries

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...

Jan 12, 2026

Maria Gertrudis Madrid, age 79 passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at Circle of Life in Springdale, Arkansas.  She was born on November 11, 1946 in Puebla, Mexico to the late Candido Madrid and Felipa Hernandez.

Maria is survived by husband, Geronimo Ortega; daughter, Patricia Ortega; three sons, Martin Ortega, Alberto Ortega all of Springdale and Estevan...

Jan 11, 2026

Jan 8, 2026

Norma Rucks Harrison age 103, of West Fork passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Fayetteville.  She was born on November 6, 1922 in Bidville, Arkansas to the late Flora Caselman and Milford Rucks.  Norma worked at Brown's Café in Fayetteville before going to work for the Greenland School District.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry...

Jan 3, 2026

Nerita Darway Sandbergen age 48 passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on March 13, 1977 in Uliga Marshall Island to David and Amenta Jorkan Sandbergen.  

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at First Marshallesse Full Gospel Church 1799 Butterfield Coach Road Springdale.  Interment will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30,...

Jan 2, 2026

Mary Evelyn Jaro, age 76, surrounded by her family passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 5, 1949 to the late Clarence Arland Borders and Ora Gertrude (James) Borders. Mary was a member of the local Altrusa Club and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown, Arkansas. She retired from...

Dec 28, 2025

Jim Davis, a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas at 90 years of age. Paul James Davis was born on June 12, 1935, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Paul and Alice (Barrow) Davis. Jim learned the meaning of hard work at an early age. As...

Dec 26, 2025

Jetnol Lamrik, age 59 of Springdale passed away Friday, December 26,2025 at Washington Regional Hospital.  She was born on June 3, 1966 in Namu Marshall Islands to Bijja and Hiram Lamrik.  In 2013, Jetnol married Terry Jormelu.

Funeral services will begin 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026 at First Marshallese UCC in Springdale.  Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7,...

Dec 21, 2025

Elinor Diane George, infant daughter of Austin and Iashia George was born into peace and surrounded by love on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her family will forever cherish the months they spent dreaming of her and preparing their home. Elinor will always be remembered with boundless love.  She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 15, 2025

On December 14, 2025, Lasca Colleen Lewis completed a life story written with love, resilience, and quiet courage.  She was born on May 25, 1929, in Grannis, Arkansas to Bertha Clinton and Clifford Cragar.   Lasca walked through life with a steady heart and deep appreciation for what truly matters.

She understood that legacy is not measured in...

Dec 14, 2025

Asta Ronnie Joklur age 46 passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2025 in Springdale.  He was born on April 22, 1979 to Santila Caleb and Bou Joklur in Majuro, Marshall Islands.

Funeral services will be 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel.  Cremation will follow.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home.