Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” Neville, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. He was born May 27, 1938. Jerry proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Corpsman and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, and friend. In July 1989, he purchased a small time clock company, Illinois Time Recorder. Through…View Obituary

“Bo” Anthony Rota, 49, of Kansas, OK, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Bentonville. He was born July 15, 1976 in Voorhees, New Jersey to Anthony “Tony” and Darlene Reed Rota. He was preceded in death by his mother Darlene Rota. Bo was an aircraft mechanic for Envoy Airline part of the Local 576…View Obituary

Linda Faye Thornsberry, most known as Granny, 78 years old, passed May 19th, 2026, in her grandson’s home at 4:30 a.m. surrounded by family. Linda was born October 11th, 1947, at home in Durham, Arkansas, to James Marvin Thornsberry and Margaret Deliah (Kennon) Thornsberry. Linda was a devoted Christian and was a member of Woolsey…View Obituary

Janice Fay Jackson, aged 77, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away May 13, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1948 in Huntsville, AR to Edgar and Mary May Ball Samples. Janice graduated from Huntsville High School. She was the owner of J&S Heating and Air. She enjoyed shopping, RVing with her husband, and visiting people…View Obituary

Martha Clydean Slape Tankersley, 85, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on May 8, 2026. Born on August 18, 1940 to John Thomas Slape and Ora Ethal Frederick Slape. Martha married Bobby Lee Tankersley in December 1956 and spent her life as a homemaker.  Over the years she enjoyed reading, sewing, embroidery, playing piano and was…View Obituary

Juanita “Nita” Johnson McCracken, 87, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Nita was born in Flippin, Arkansas, on September 24, 1938, to Glenn and Bernice (Adams) Johnson. She graduated from Flippin High School in 1956, where she played basketball and was a member of the cheerleading squad. She…View Obituary

With heavy hearts, we share that B. Wayne Kirk passed away on May 4th, 2026. Wayne was born on May 9, 1938, in McRae, Arkansas. He is survived by Arlene, his wife of almost 68 years; his children, Karmen (Jimmie), Jason (Laura) and Alyson; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his brother, Rip (Novella). Wayne retired…View Obituary

Pete and Sherrie Petersen passed away peacefully three weeks apart from separate short medical illnesses in April 2026. Sherrie was 73 and Peter was 78 years old. They are survived by their son Sean, his wife Suzanna, and grandson Ben. Sherrie was born on September 11th, 1952 in Raytown, MO, to Bill and Helen Reabold,…View Obituary

Brenda Fay Hicks, 68, of Patrick, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Springdale. She was born January 10, 1958 in Ardmore, OK to Ben Charles and Nancy Heartsill Mathis. She was preceded in death by her father Ben Charles Mathis; two sons, Steven Allen Hicks and Samuel Scott Hicks; a sister Sandra Kay Nunnelee…View Obituary

Cochise “Cole” William Criddle, 48, of Elkins, AR, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1978. Cole was a man known for his strong work ethic and deep love for his family. He spent his life working hard, never afraid of long days or tough jobs, and carried a quiet…View Obituary