obituaries

Sep 12, 2019

Helen B. DuRell, 96, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born July 16, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Hugo and Helene Radau. She was the beloved wife of Clarence DuRell who preceded her in death, as did her parents, a grandson, Joseph Herman, and a son, Roger DuRell. Helen spent most of her life in office...

Sep 5, 2019

Nancy Davis, 73, of Springdale and former Little Rock resident, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Fayetteville. She was born October 19, 1945 in Newport to Bob and Bertha (Bonner) McKenzie.

Nancy retired from Southwestern Bell as a call center supervisor and then worked as a dean's administrative assistant at UALR. She enjoyed ballroom dancing...

Sep 1, 2019

Gabriel Ray, 59, of Springdale, died Sunday, September 1, 2019. Gabriel Ray, known by Sweetie to his wife; daddy to his daughter; Gabriel to his sister and brothers and in-laws; and Uncle Gabriel and Uncle Gabe to his nieces and nephews was born November 12, 1959 in Harlem, New York to Johnetta Ray and Ernest Rhodes. He...

Sep 1, 2019

Robert Steven Melton, 86, of Cave Springs, died Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born September 29, 1932 in Hamilton, Texas to Stevens and Cora Belle Sexton Melton. Robert was always busy working. Inhis early years he worked in the oil fields, was a farmer, and a draftsmen. Later he owned an antique store and pawnshop. His passion and primary...

Aug 31, 2019

Russell Eugene "Rusty" Hanshew, 49, of Springdale, died Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born November 14, 1969, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Bobby Darrell and Delores Jean Killough Hanshew. Russell was a Cardinal and Naturals fan and enjoyed taking his son Chandler to games. He also loved the outdoors and spending time with family and friends at the lake....

Aug 19, 2019

Forrest Franklin Pointer, 80, of Clifty, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home. He was born November 18, 1938 in Fayetteville to Harm and Angeline Pointer. Forrest was a generous man and could always make people laugh. He would often be heard singing while going about his day. He enjoyed tending to his farm and taking excellent care...

Aug 9, 2019

Monsignor James E. Mancini, 78, died Friday, August 9, 2019 in Springdale after a lengthy illness. He was born in North Little Rock on New Year's Eve 1940, the son of Giusto "Anthony" and Annunziata "Lucy" (Franceschini) Mancini. He attended St. Patrick's School and Our Lady of Good Counsel school before entering St. John's Home Mission Seminary in 1954,...

Aug 9, 2019

Freda Mae Reading McLeroy, 75, of Springdale, went home to be with her Lord August 9, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1943 at the Shiloh Community of Newton County to Clyde and Dorothy (Reynolds) Williams. She was married 48 wonderful years to Linval Reading until he passed away in 2007. They had 8 beautiful children. She married...

Aug 2, 2019

Faye Agnes Lowery, 93, died Friday, August 2, 2019, in Springdale. She was born June 29, 1926, in Phil Campbell, Alabama, to Curt and Betty Lou (Foster) Handley. Faye was the next-to-youngest of six children and had many fond memories of growing up on her parents' farm. She was a gifted storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor and...

Jul 27, 2019

Ernest Gregory "Greg" Krisell, 58, of Springdale, died Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born July 6, 1961 in Little Rock. Greg was a proud truck driver for 35 years. He enjoyed bass fishing and salt water taffy. Above all, Greg was a Christian, loved the Lord and was devoted to his family.

He is survived by...

Jul 22, 2019

Roy Leon Watson, 78, of Springdale, died Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born October 29, 1940, to George Washington and Ivory Belle Williams Watson in the Shiloh Community of Newton County, Arkansas. Roy married Mary Reba Johnson on April 12, 1963, at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where Roy was a longtime active member and trustee. He...

Jul 20, 2019

Jean Heyerholm Undem, of Springdale, was born in Northfield, Minnesota, on December 30, 1937 to Darrel and Irene Heyerholm. She passed from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the age of 81.

She grew up in Northfield and always had good stories of those times...

Jul 16, 2019

James L. Strong, 67, of Springdale, was born March 9, 1952, in Round Pond, Arkansas, and passed away July 16, 2019. He was the son of the late William Strong, Sr (2014), Meanolia Strong (1964) and Barbara Strong (2010). He is survived by one son, James L. Strong Jr.; three grandchildren, Kayla, Zeynel, and Kenny; four brothers, Donald Napoleon...

Jul 12, 2019

Dan Franklin Taylor, 87, of Springdale, died Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born September 22, 1931, in Helena, to John Elmer and Carrie Mae Corder Taylor. Dan enjoyed working on cars, telling stories, making jokes, and working hard alongside his wife to create to "prettiest yard on Elm Springs Road". He was a man of his word and...

Jul 9, 2019

Wilma Jean Cole, 72, of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born June 21, 1947 in Marble, Arkansas to Daniel and Lois (King) Watson. The most important thing in life to Wilma was her love for Jesus. She taught Bible classes and was a longtime member of Elmdale Baptist Church but in recent years attended Springdale Missionary...

Jul 7, 2019

Russell Gene "Rusty" Frisinger, 56, of Springdale, died Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born January 22, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri. Rusty was a huge sports fan. He enjoyed watching his daughter's games while they were growing up as well as the Cardinals, Chiefs, and Razorbacks. He also raced late-model dirt track cars for many years. Rusty worked with...

Jun 27, 2019

Samuel Basil "Sam" Walter, Jr., 80, of Springdale, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home. He was born June 21, 1939 in Grove City, Pennsylvania to Samuel Basil, Sr. and Mary Lucille (Eakin) Walter.

Sam served in the Navy aboard an aircraft carrier and was an electrical engineer. He especially enjoyed his tour on the Mediterranean...

Jun 20, 2019

Charles Evert Robbins, 84, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and former northwest Arkansas resident, died Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born June 23, 1934 in Dover, Arkansas, to Otto and Rosalie (Carpenter) Robbins. Charles met and married Mary in 1955 in Linden, California. Charles served in the U. S. Army and was an expert rifleman. He was a carpenter throughout his...

Jun 13, 2019

Jack Shannon Mathis of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on June 13, 2019 in his home at 89 years of age. Jack was born on December 29, 1929 in Plainview, Arkansas. His family moved in his early years to South Sebastian County, Arkansas where he was raised helping his father on their farm. He graduated from Hartford High School. Upon...

Jun 12, 2019

Jo Ann Bowers, 83, of Springdale, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born July 11, 1935, in Blackjack, Texas, to Gordon and Velma Chance Berryman. Jo Ann was fond of "going junking" at local flea markets and yard sales. She was a longtime member of Living Church of God and very strong in her faith. She was a...