Obituaries

Darlene “Granny” Im0gene Murphy passed away August 4, 2026 at her home in Fayetteville, AR. Darlene was the eldest of four children born to Lafe RQ and Mildred Beatrice Pearce in Loma Linda, CA on November 6, 1932. She eventually moved to Cave Springs where she graduated from high school in 1951. She retired from…View Obituary

James “Jim” Ainsworth, 81, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 in Fayetteville. He was born June 5, 1945 in Tomnolen, Mississippi to James Ruben and Mary Sue Ainsworth. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served for three years during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service,…View Obituary

Marilyn Winsett, 82, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home. She was born May 14, 1944 in Memphis, TN to James Russell and Erma Floy Newberry Boatwright. She was preceded in death by her parents James Russell Boatwright and Erma Floy Newberry McLeod. Marilyn retired from the University of Arkansas in…View Obituary

Jo Ann McChristian, 85, of Fayetteville, Arkansas went peacefully into the arms of her Savior Wednesday, July 22, 2026.  The daughter of Dillard Hall and Kathryn Sallee Hall, she was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville. Jo retired from the University of Arkansas in 2006 having worked in student housing for many years. She was a…View Obituary

Charles Andrew “Charlie” Cassat, 85, of Fayetteville died on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in the home he designed and built. He loved his home and disliked hospitals, so he died in a good place. He was married to Dorothy Clinehens Cassat for 59 years and together they raised two children. He was committed to ensuring…View Obituary

On July 7, 1951, Joanna Leapheart Newman was born in Atkins, Arkansas, to Cummitt Morris Leapheart and Lois Geneva (Brooks) Leapheart. She was the eighth child and youngest daughter among twelve siblings. Joanna spent her earliest years in the loving care of her paternal grandparents, Eddie and Tobitha Leapheart, in Happy Bend, Arkansas, before joining…View Obituary

Charles (Sonny) Leroy Moon of Pea Ridge, Arkansas was born February 4, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. He passed on Tuesday evening, July 21st, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Beulah Moon; his brother Daniel; wife Virginia; and son Terry. He is survived by children Randy, Martin, and Susan; grandchildren, Tiphani,…View Obituary

Jordan Spencer Ferchow, 36, of Fayetteville, AR, left us to live among the wildflowers on July 15, 2026.  She was born on June 27, 1990 in Fort Smith, AR. Jordan was a genuine, selfless free spirit who was full of life, and who loved spending time outdoors, making memories, and embracing every adventure that came…View Obituary

Ruth Marie Summer, 75, of Fayetteville died July 17, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born January 25, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dorsey and Dapholyn Roberts Beeler. She was an artist and enjoyed traveling to Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Mendenhall and sister Margaret Price. She is survived…View Obituary

James Ronald French, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 in Fayetteville. He was born November 14, 1948 in Modesto, CA to James and Omal Stafford French. He was preceded in death by his parents. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from the University of Arkansas from…View Obituary