Obituaries

Brian Nathaniel Eckert, 43, of Lincoln, AR, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1981 in Newport, AR to Rebecca Fitzgerald and Wayne Eckert. Brian will be remembered for his love of music, his faith in the Lord, and his love for his family. He is survived by his…View Obituary

Dollie Mae Ward, 87, of Fayetteville, formerly of Ozark, AR, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her home. She was born April 24, 1938 in West Fork, AR to Henry Archie and Mabel Jewel Clevenger Ralston. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arlon Ward; children, Patricia Daniels and Michael Wayne…View Obituary

William Osles Nichols, 88, of West Fork, AR was born February 23, 1937 and died May 3, 2025. He was born in Attica, AR, the ninth of eleven children to Arvil and Edna Nichols. He spent most of his childhood in Pocahontas, AR, and at the age of 18 he moved to San Diego, CA to…View Obituary

Bobby “Bud” Williams, 86, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Willard Walker Hospice Home. Bud was born on April 23, 1939, Mountainburg, Arkansas, to Conley and Mary Reed Williams. His family later moved to Fayetteville, where he graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1957. Shortly after, he proudly served…View Obituary

Richard James Finn, 82, of Tontitown, Arkansas died April 26, 2025 at Circle of Life in Springdale. He was born August 25, 1942 in Berkeley, California to James Richard and Rose Theresa DallaRosa Finn. He was in the Navy for diesel and gasoline engine operation repair and maintenance. His active duty was from 8/23/1960 to…View Obituary

Joseph Charles Parker was born on September 25th, 1962 to Etta Parker (Campbell) and Joseph Lester Parker in Aurora, Missouri. Joe spent most of his time as a kid causing mischief with his ample number of siblings and cousins. He loved sports throughout his life and was always looking for ways to turn simple things…View Obituary

Marsha Kay Hammons, 74, of Rogers, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Springdale. She was born January 18, 1951 in Ft Smith, AR to Wallace Edward and Jimmie Carter Brannon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ronnie; a brother Sonny Brannon; and a sister Trudy Dahler. Marsha loved to sing,…View Obituary

Mary Anna Goad, 79, of West Fork, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1945, in Olathe, Kansas to William and Mary Moncrief, the twelfth of thirteen children. She grew up in Northwest Arkansas. Mary was united in marriage to Joe Goad on August 18, 1961. Together, they…View Obituary

Danny Ray Watson, born on July 2, 1948, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by love, with his sons beside him. He was the beloved son of Ottis Watson and Helen Guinn Watson. Danny was a devoted and selfless father to his three sons—Derek, Ryan, and Braden. He was preceded in death by…View Obituary

Randy Carl Ball, 64, of Westville, OK, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Siloam Springs. He was born November 9, 1960 in Fayetteville to Carl Franklin and Billie Turner Ball. He was preceded in death by his father Carl Ball; brother Ricky Ball; mother-in-law Joan Cather; and a son-in-law Frank Karnes. Randy loved his…View Obituary