obituaries

Sep 1, 2018

Jane Ann Hamilton, 69, of Elm Springs, died Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born September 22, 1948 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Frank and Ann (Salafia) Sampugnaro.

Jane worked for Naval Intelligence at Commander Naval Air Pacific for 7 years as a young woman. On August 4, 1973 she married the love of her life, Leon B....

Aug 29, 2018

Margaret "Marge" Roblee, 85, of Bella Vista, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 in Springdale. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband, their children, grandchildren and extended family.

Born Margaret Mary Hart on February 22, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marge was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Mueller Hart, the fourth of eight siblings....

Aug 20, 2018

Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash, 71 years old, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 in Rogers after a short battle of brain cancer. She was born October 17, 1946 in Garfield to Albert and Maggie Byler Shaffer. She grew up in northwest Arkansas and married Butch Nash on October 4, 1974, and finally made her home at Cave Springs in...

Aug 14, 2018

Maria "Ronya" Lorennij, 54, of Lowell, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born March 24, 1964 in Majuro, Marshall Islands.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, August 17, at St. Raphael Catholic Church followed by a visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Services...

Aug 12, 2018

Mary Nell Whorton, 72, of Springdale, died August 12, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born April 22, 1946 in Ector, Texas to George Morris and Edith Janell Glenn McGlocklin. Mary retired from Tyson after 40 years, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing cards with her neighbors.

She is survived...

Aug 4, 2018

Patrick E. Mallatt, 88, passed away after a long illness on August 4th, 2018, at the home of his daughter, Ann, who was by his side, and son-in-law, Mark Killenbeck, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Pat was born September 12, 1929 in Hartington, Nebraska to the late Dale and Marie (Uhing) Mallatt. He spent his early life in Wynot, Nebraska, and...

Jul 28, 2018

Larry Lynn Owen, 61, of Greenwood, died July 28, 2018. He was born November 10, 1956 in Ft. Smith to Claude Lee and Helen Marie (Trimble) Owen. He was a successful car fabricator specializing in modern and classic restorations. He was also a respected music promoter who assisted many acts as they gained prominence.

Larry owned Quarter...

Jul 24, 2018

Jerry Polston, 78, of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born September 4, 1939 in Saffell, Arkansas to Thurman Edgar and Retha Gertrude Jarrett Polston. Jerry was a carpenter throughout his life. He married Verlon Louise Mullen on October 22, 1956 in Jonesboro. He was the lead singer with the Gospel String Quartet and a longtime member...

Jul 10, 2018

Mildred Lillian Christman, 88, of Hindsville, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her home. She was born August 3, 1929 in Polson, Montana to Jacob and Gertrude Breckman Jesser. Mildred loved to sing to the Lord. She was a lifelong Southern Baptist and attended church in Goshen. Mildred enjoyed farming with her husband and hunting and camping together.

Jul 9, 2018

Kenneth Orval Pennel, 93, of Springdale, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his daughter's home in Vanleer, Tennessee. He was born November 18, 1924 in Morrow to Elber Garfield and Lela Ann Abshier Pennel, the youngest of eight children. Kenneth served in the Arym during WWII. He was a faithful Christian and attended Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.

Jun 30, 2018

JD Kelley, 80, of Westville, Oklahoma, died Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born May 30, 1938 in Ludlow, Oklahoma to Jeff and Mamie (Watkins) Kelley.

Graveside service was Thursday, July 5, at New Hope Cemetery in Chewey, Oklahoma.

Jun 20, 2018

Peter Jimenez, 89, passed away on June 20, 2018 at his home in Rogers. Peter was born in New York on March 10, 1929 to Pedro and Amelia Soler Jimenez. He was a long time resident of Roxbury, New Jersey, having grown up in the Bronx. Peter was a devoted family man who enjoyed watching old movies and his...

Jun 18, 2018

Russell Loren "Russ" Killen, 60, of Springdale, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born January 26, 1958 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Horace Ward Killen and Thelma (Myer) Killen Norman. Russ enjoyed working on his Mustang and he loved Nascar. He was the type of person that would give anyone the shirt off...

Jun 17, 2018

Kahlyn Ryleigh Crowe, 9, of Springdale, died Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was born November 7, 2009 in Fayetteville. Kahlyn was a very good artist, loved animals, and was a student at Walker Elementary. She hoped to be a veterinarian when she grew up.

She is survived by her mother, Sabrina (Butcher) Clark and husband Nathaniel; her...

Jun 13, 2018

Marty Wilfred Brown, 54, of Springdale, died June 13, 2018 in Springdale. He was born July 7, 1963 to Wilford Edmund and Helen Fay Carroll Brown.

Marty is survived by his wife, Janice Loretha Brown; one son, Derek Mounce and wife of Springdale; two daughters, Brittany Brown of Springdale, Cindi Mounce-Green and husband of Fayetteville; and one...

Jun 13, 2018

Jerry Ausburn, of Springdale, was born in Carrollton, Kentucky on February 2, 1941, and passed away June 13, 2018 with family by his side. He served in the Air Force and was a successful store manager for Walmart. He later opened his own business, Auvan Business Brokers. Jerry loved time at the lake and was happiest traveling with his...

Jun 7, 2018

Sylvia Lynn Isley, 58, of Harrison, died Thursday, June 7, 2018. She was born June 22, 1959 in Springdale to the late Dale Addison and Virginia Lee Stewart Vaughan. Sylvia was in car sales most of her life, she was a Baptist and always had a beautiful smile. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she loved...

Jun 5, 2018

Roy Donald Chapman, Jr., 70, of Cave Springs, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Tulsa. He was born June 6, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Roy Donald, Sr. and Gladys Lillian (Volz) Chapman. Roy loved talking and laughing with people and was an HVAC repairman throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife, Billie (Sams) Chapman;...

Jun 5, 2018

Joseph Woodfred Smith, 90, of Springdale, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home. He was born January 12, 1928 in Monticello to James William and Rachael Beasley Smith, the youngest of 17 children.

Joseph served in the Navy during WWII. He owned and operated J.W. Smith Television in Pine Bluff for over 40 years. He was...

May 13, 2018

Bryson "Grady" Welch, 10, of Springdale, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 22, 2007 in Crestview, Florida. Grady was a 4th grade student at Shaw Elementary School.

Grady was a one of a kind person. He either liked you or he didn't. If he did, his smile...