Derek Thomas Mckinley
Oct 11, 2020
Derek Thomas McKinley, 33, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Fayetteville. Derek was born May 23, 1987, in Springdale, Arkansas, to Thomas Otto and Karla Michelle Ardemagni McKinley. Derek was a loving father and a devoted husband. He often would take his sons fishing for hours and then come home to play barbies with his daughter. This selfless attitude...
Hazel Johnson
Oct 10, 2020
Hazel Olene Johnson, 82, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her sister's home in the Hickory Creek area after a lengthy illness. She was born February 18, 1938 in Swifton, Arkansas to Clifford Charles and Evelyn June (Riden) Jones.
Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas "J.T." Johnson in 2018, a...
Lucy Barbara Pianalto
Oct 8, 2020
Lucy Barbara Pianalto, 93, of Tontitown, died Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born June 19, 1927 in Tontitown to John and Theresa (Zulpo) Franco. She worked alongside her husband farming and enjoyed crocheting and embroidery in her free time. Lucy especially loved spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her...
Robert "Bob" Elmer
Oct 5, 2020
Robert "Bob" Elmer passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Elmer and Ruby Dixon Elmer.
Bob attended Springdale High School and married Helen Sigmon in 1957. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, and over the years worked at Jones Truck Lines,...
June Ann Kuhlmann
Sep 29, 2020
June Ann Kuhlmann, 71, ofOmaha, Nebraska, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her daughter's home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born June 6, 1949 in (Denison) Iowa to Herbert and Maxine (Koch) Namanny. June was affectionately known as "Jello-Shot June" and had a fun-loving, adventurous spirit. She was a mom to many over the years. She always thought of...
Loraine M. Monroe
Sep 24, 2020
Loraine M. " Mamo" Monroe, 96, died Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born August 14, 1924, in Nogales, Arizona, to Raul Antonio and Maria Guadalupe Morineau Campillo. Loraine loved people, most especially her family. She was kind, hospitable, and full of bright energy. Loraine enjoyed baking, cooking, and entertaining. She was a member of many bridge clubs, past...
Gene Stapleton
Sep 23, 2020
Gene Stapleton, 79, of Lowell, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born January 30, 1941 in Mission, Texas, to Haskell and Oran Wanda (Bailey) Stapleton.
A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Phillips Cemetery near Cave Springs.
Jill Lynn Traster
Sep 16, 2020
Jill Lynn Traster, 58, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, in Springdale. She was born April 25, 1962, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Virgil Leroy Pete and Viola Elizabeth Bobbie Traster. She graduated Prue High School in 1980 and was employed with Cracker Barrel and Sandsprings Leader Newspaper most of her adult life. Jill was deeply devoted to her family and her...
Billy James Lundy
Sep 13, 2020
Billy James Lundy, 88, of Elm Springs, died Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born February 22, 1932, in Busch, Arkansas, to Orville James and Ruby Robinette Lundy. Billy was a mechanic, carpenter, and avid gardener. He was a decorated Korean War veteran. Billy is survived by one son, James Lundy, of Elm Springs; one daughter, Pam Frank, of...
John Marvin Brodbeck
Aug 15, 2020
John Marvin Brodbeck, age 85 of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on August 15, 2020, at Washington Regional Medical Center from heart failure. John was born on November 2, 1934, in Swanton, Ohio, to parents Oral and Ernest Brodbeck. He was raised in a three-bedroom farmhouse with his parents and six siblings. John learned at an early age the impact...
Theodore "Buddy" Curry
Aug 13, 2020
Theodore "Buddy" Curry, 67, of Johnson, died August 13, 2020 at his home. He was born December 3, 1952 in Fayetteville to Wilbert and Lavona Raines Curry.
Buddy owned and operated a car lot for many years and served as mayor of Johnson for 3 years. After retirement he enjoyed restoring old cars. In his earlier years...
Elda Kaye Stockton
Aug 12, 2020
Elda Kaye Stockton, 68, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her home in Tontitown. She was born September 19, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas, to Clifford Charles and Evelyn June Ridens Jones. She loved fishing, traveling, especially to casinos, and attending family functions. She was instrumental in starting the first soccer league in Northwest Arkansas and was a member of...
Verna Marie Morgan
Jul 27, 2020
Verna Marie Morgan, 73, of Springdale, died Monday, July 27, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born June 17, 1947 in Fayetteville to George and Mamie (Purdue) Harrison.
A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, at Sunset Cemetery in Winslow.
Ken H. Ray
Jul 25, 2020
Ken H. Ray, 78, of Springdale, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at home. He was born February 25, 1942, in Horatio, Arkansas, to Hugh and Abby Ray. Ken graduated from DeQueen High School in 1960, where he was a member of the football team. He was a Boy Scout; earning many merit badges, and served as a Scout leader...
Robert Charles Johnson
Jul 22, 2020
Robert Charles Johnson, 65, died Wedneday, July 22, 2020, in Springdale. He was born April 17, 1955, in Sacramento, California, to Raymond Carter and Hildagarde Desine Miller Johnson. Robert is survived by his loving wife Paula; three daughters, Sarah Martinez and husband Jesus II of Bentonville, Catherine Johnson of Tennessee, and Jeannette Johnson of Springdale; one son, William Johnson...
Sean Suarez
Jul 20, 2020
Sean Suarez, 37, passed away Monday July 20, 2020 in Fayetteville. Sean was born September 29, 1982 in Liverpool, England the son of Ray and Kathleen Kearns Suarez. He was a beloved son, brother and father, he will be missed by many family and friends.
Georgina May Lawless
Jul 15, 2020
Georgina May Lawless, age 84, passed away July 15, 2020, in Springdale, Arkansas. Georgina was born November 11, 1935 the daughter of Simeon and Florence Winter Still in Yellville, Arkansas. Georgina was preceded in death by her husband Homer Dale Lawless, a brother Ted Shope, sisters Janet Perry and Barbara Still, and a Great grandson Jordon Lawless....
Casey Don Bailey
Jul 15, 2020
Casey Don Bailey, 58, of Greenland, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Casey was born June 12, 1962 in Fayetteville to Jerry Don Bailey and Christine (Holland) Bowers.
He is survived by a daughter, Emmerie Bailey of Fayetteville, and a sister, Kisma King of Bentonville. Casey was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Clinton Bailey, and...
Roger Eugene Godsey
Jul 4, 2020
Roger Eugene Godsey, 74,passed awaySaturday, July 4, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was born October 28, 1945, in Aurora, Missouri, to William FloydGodseyand Velma Lucille Lawson Godsey. Roger served eight years in the United States Air Force,withthree toursof dutyin Vietnam.Heretiredfromtwenty years ofDental sales/office designandworked forthenretired from the Post Office after ten years.He was dedicated to his family and enjoyed cooking....
Delores Hanshew
Jul 3, 2020
Delores Hanshew, 73, of Lowell, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born June 17, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cleo Russell and Betty Jean (Langley) Killough. Delores was a co-founder of the Pink Divas, a breast cancer support group and served as president for 18 years before she passed away....