obituaries

Mar 5, 2020

Betsy Stephanie Aguilar, 35, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born May 16, 1984, in Los Angeles. California, to Roberto Hernandez and Aracely Aguilar. Betsy was a strong, beautiful, smart and devoted mother. She loved learning, completing an associate degree in Nursing after earning a Cosmetology License. Betsy loved coloring and being silly with her children,...

Mar 3, 2020

Edward Dean Reamer, 92, died at his home in Springdale on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born to Clifford E. and Ethyl L. Reamer on January 30, 1928 in Lakewood, Ohio. He was raised in Coshocton, Ohio, and graduated from Coshocton High School. Edward belonged to the National Honor Society and was a talented amateur musician, playing marching...

Mar 2, 2020

Jack C. Perry, 89, of Springdale, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born April 7, 1930 in Springdale to Orville Joe and Lydia Ann (Pense) Perry.

Jack was a machinist throughout his life and worked for years at Dunivan's Machine Shop. He lost his eyesight at age 44 in a...

Feb 20, 2020

Freddie Lee Cooper, 64, of Goshen, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Veteran's Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born September 12, 1955 in Ada, Oklahoma to Betty Nelson. He is preceded by his parents, Fred and Lois Cooper and his grandfather, Lee H. Cooper. Freddie was a Marine Corp veteran, and was a professional and passionate musician....

Feb 16, 2020

Constance "Connie" Mae Erikson, beloved wife of the late Len Erikson, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Connie is survived by her sister Marilyn Glynn; brothers Don and Bill Mason, and her brother-in-law Don Erikson and his wife Carolyn. She was a mother to Steve Erikson and daughter-in-law Sharon of Blue Springs, Missouri, Dr. Laura Erikson and her...

Feb 15, 2020

Willie Taylor, 80, of Springdale, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born in Strawberry, Arkansas to Alexander and Oretha (Crabtree) Taylor on February 5, 1940.

Willie was a multi-talented craftsman and owned Taylor's Custom Cabinets for over 50 years. He was always creating beautiful cabinets, furniture and toys for his family....

Feb 13, 2020

Imogene Watkins, 92, of Springdale, died Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born November 8, 1927, in Springdale, to Frank and Viola Palmer Hutcheson. Imogene loved her family dearly. She was a long-time member of the Pleasant Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and shopping local garage sales.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Feb 13, 2020

Allyson Ann Neal, 64, of Azle, Texas, died Wednesday, February 13, 2020. She was born November 29, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Raymond A. Joh Jr. and Anna Marie Joh. Allyson retired from the United States Postal Service as Postmaster in Tontitown, Arkansas. Allyson loved her fur babies Chip and Cali. Her hobbies included sewing, puzzles, and crafting. She...

Feb 10, 2020

Leona Maxine Harmon, 95, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home in Hindsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1924, in War Eagle to Marion Francis and Cora George Vaughn. Leona was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In her early years she worked as a hairdresser until she and her husband Kenneth moved...

Feb 10, 2020

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Elmer died Monday, February 10, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was 61 years old. Jeff was born in Spokane, Washington, on September 26, 1958. Everyone that knew him knew that the love of his life was playing music with his friends.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Helen Elmer of Springdale, and his...

Feb 9, 2020

Juanita Elise "Nita" Story, 92, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Springdale. She was born January 18, 1928, in Manchester, Georgia, to Arthur Hodges and Pearl Mae Collier Nesmith. Nita was the youngest of five siblings. She spent her early years in Manchester until attending Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia. She taught school until her marriage...

Feb 8, 2020

Noel H. Malone, 84, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas after a battling a long bout with dementia. Born on July 24, 1935 in west Point, Mississippi where he grew up. He is preceded in death by his parents, Noel H. and Louise Malone Sr..

He loved and played High School sports football, basketball, and...

Jan 21, 2020

Alice Jane Abuja, 82, of Springdale, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born February 21, 1937 in Hersey, Michigan to Henry John and Thelma Bell Baldwin Paine.

Alice loved her church family and was active in the prayer chain. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Alice married Peter George "Pete"...

Jan 15, 2020

Pauline Evelyn Millsap, 88, of Rogers, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was born December 9, 1931, in Wheeler to Leland and Marie Frankie Page Hughes. Pauline worked at Campbell's Soup for 37 years. She was an Avon representative for 30 years. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and attended Cross Church in Springdale. Pauline loved animals, especially cats....

Jan 12, 2020

Sondra Lee Payne, 75, of Rogers, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. She was born November 29, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. Sondra faithfully served the Children's Ministry at Charity Baptist Church for many years and was a counselor with Celebrate Recovery. She was passionate about her faith. She was a fantastic salesperson throughout her life working...

Jan 9, 2020

Jimmy Leroy Cain, 78, died Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Springdale. He was born August 17, 1941, in (town), Texas, to Era Lewis and Christine Marie Johnson Cain. Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife Sue; two step-sons, Mickey Thomas and Sonny Spencer and wife Brandy; four step-daughters, Carolyn Strain and husband Bill, Donna Napier and husband James, Barbara...

Jan 4, 2020

Paula Ann Upton, 66, of Cash, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Northwest Medical Center. Born December 7, 1953, in Cash, Ann moved to Springdale in 1968. Ann married Frankie Carl Upton May 6, 1972. Preceded in death by her mother Edith and brother Darral. She leaves behind many family members. Her husband Frankie Carl, son Frankie William...

Jan 3, 2020

Rebecca Rae "Becky" Kaiser, 60, died Friday, January 3, 2020, in Springdale. Becky was born February 28, 1959, in Salina, Kansas, to Samuel Roscoe and Judith Ann Cowles Dillon. She was deeply devoted to God and her family. Becky conducted a home daycare for over 30 years. She also spent 5 years in automotive control manufacturing. On June 17,...

Dec 29, 2019

Julia "Jackie" Sizemore, 89, of Springdale, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. She was born February 1, 1930 in the War Eagle community to Jack and Ruby Gibson Coger. Jackie was educated in a one-room schoolhouse for eight years, four of those being taught by her aunt. She graduated from Springdale High School third...

Dec 28, 2019

Avajean Bowden Sims, 91, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2019. She was born October 13, 1928 in Mena, Arkansas, to the late Jesse and Rosa (Davis) Bowden. On October 10, 1947, Ava married Keith Sims, who she met at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway where she had been voted Homecoming Queen of...