obituaries

Feb 22, 2025

Juan Antonio Medina Ramírez, de 53 años, falleció el 22 de febrero de 2025 en Fayetteville, Arkansas. Nació el 28 de marzo de 1971 en Irapuato, Guanajuato, México, hijo de J. Cayetano Medina Zepeda y María Soledad Ramírez Rodríguez.

El silencio dejado por el fallecimiento de Juan fue algo pesado y opresivo. Él, el patriarca de la...

Feb 21, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Wages, 87, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1937, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Allen E. and Forrest Marie (Williams) Hall.

Pat was a passionate, loving, and godly woman. Her family knew just how much she loved...

Feb 19, 2025

Danny Dean McGarrah, age 38 passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on October 31, 1986 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Clifford Dean McGarrah and Donna (Fondren) Smith. Danny enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was a strong role model to the children...

Feb 18, 2025

James Kenneth Wright was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 10, 1947. He grew up in Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School in 1965, then earned his bachelor's degree in psychology at Georgia State College in 1969. During college, he worked at the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board on the Home Missions magazine. He worked as...

Feb 12, 2025

Sue Ann Cain, age 76 passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on July 14, 1948 in St. Paul, Arkansas to the late John and Delia (Riley) Robinson. Sue's greatest joy was her family, and she showered them with unconditional love and support. She was fiercely protective of her family and would do...

Feb 8, 2025

Robert Earl Birch, age 63, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born August 1, 1961, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Robert and Helen (Chapman) Birch.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Birch, and his sister, Robin Elizabeth Birch.

He is...

Feb 8, 2025

Fredwil Bunglick, age 25 passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on September 29, 1999 in Majuro, Marshall Islands to Fredrick and Danaling Bunglick. Fredwil was a proud big brother. He attended Springdale High School.  Fredwil enjoyed spending his free time playing basketball and video games.

He is survived by his...

Feb 8, 2025

Steven Earl Kelchner, age 66 passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on December 23, 1958 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Loren and Louise Kelchner. After graduating high school he worked at Kelchner Landscape, alongside his family members. He was a man of faith pursuing his education at John Brown University in Siloam...

Feb 6, 2025

Oplana Tina Latior, age 25, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born on March 1, 1999, in Springdale, Arkansas, to Deacon Runny Latior and Deaconess Shako Albious Latior. Oplana was a devoted member of Arkansas JRD United Church of Christ in Springdale, Arkansas. She enjoyed listening to Marshallese music and spending time with...

Feb 6, 2025

Marcia Nell Cook, age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on November 13, 1948, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Richard Osborne and Florence "Janet" (Cripe) Cullen. Marcia Cook was a devoted mother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Her life was a...

Jan 31, 2025

Selena Nena Libos Gold passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas in her home. She was born on August 1, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Helena Bathy Rithen and Arjel AJ Gold. Though her time with us was brief, she touched many hearts in countless ways. Selena was a happy baby girl who loved to wake...

Jan 30, 2025

Margaret Karen Barbee, age 74, passed away on January 30, 2025, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on October 29, 1950, in Texarkana, Texas, to the late Joe and Thelma Jo (Coleman) Allen.

Karen, as she was known, graduated from Lewisville High School in 1968 and married her late husband, Johnnie L. Barbee,...

Jan 26, 2025

Mikka Nicole Bacon, age 48, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on July 5, 1976 in Springdale to the late Billy and Vickie (Freeman) Bacon. A lifelong resident of Springdale, Mikka cherished the outdoors, finding solace in the creek's gentle flow and the vibrant energy of music festivals. Her love...

Jan 24, 2025

Margaret Ann Vandever, age 86, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on January 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 8, 1938, in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, to the late Joe and Leola (Nutt) Clements.

Margaret, also known as Mom, Nana, Sister in Christ, and friend, grew up near Taylor, AR., where...

Jan 19, 2025

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Jan 17, 2025

Ima June (Lovett) Baxter, 78, of Lowell, Arkansas, passed away on January 17, 2025, at her home. She was born December 1, 1946, in Hindsville, Arkansas, to the late Joseph Franklin and Pearly Pauline (Moppins) Wade.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Wade, Dale Wade and Alfred Wade; and three sisters, Norma Jean Hortman, Jessie Owens,...

Jan 10, 2025

Walur Beaja, age 83, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on August 20, 1941 in Ebon, Marshall Islands to the late Edwin Lebbe and Aknes Kobin. She married the love of her life, Ajlok Beaja and together they proudly raised a family of twelve children. She was a pillar of strength and endurance...

Jan 8, 2025

Bruce Benjamin Carroll, age 66, left his weakened mortal body and entered into Heaven on January 8th, 2025.  He was met there by his dad, Mike Benjamin Carroll, and his mother, Dorothy Lee Woodson Carroll.  There is great rejoicing in Heaven, and Bruce is totally healed. His quick wit and charmingly mischievous manipulative nature gave much angst and many...

Jan 8, 2025

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 by her husband, Henry Harrison; daughter,...

Dec 21, 2024

Dr. Sidney Herman Simpson, 97, of Springdale, AR, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 21, 2024.  He was born on May 8, 1927, in Pine Bluff, AR, to parents Etta (Harper) and Thomas M. Simpson. After serving in WWII, he received his B.S.E. and began his professional career as Head Basketball Coach at Watson...