Obituaries

Kelly Lou Kretschmar Laird, 59, of Farmington, died peacefully at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville on February 13, 2019 after battling cancer. She was born December 6, 1959 in Mexico, Missouri to Joe and Marta Lou Kretschmar. Kelly was preceded in death by her…View Obituary

Gary Dale Parkey, a native Tulsan, born 1939, and resident of Elkins Arkansas, passed away surrounded by his children, wife and extended family as the soundtrack of his life played quietly in the background. As Harry Chapin said, ‘All your life’s a circle.’  Dale’s life was…View Obituary

Samuel “Sam” John Cordrey, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 in Fayetteville.  He was born August 9, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Marie Waldo Cordrey. He was preceded in death by his parents. Sam was a retired Navy veteran having served…View Obituary

Steven Allan Hall, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 10, 1947 in Fayetteville to Vernon and Frances Rose Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Russell; and a sister, Linda. Steve graduated…View Obituary

Nelda Jarvis, September 21, 1914-February 4, 2019.  A native of Chattanooga, TN, Nelda lived a life of faith and made many friends wherever she went.  She will be greatly missed.  She was 104. Survivors are Zan Jarvis of Fayetteville and David Jarvis of Las Vegas. Services…View Obituary

Jayda Nakia Anderson, 6 years of age, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.  She was born January 24, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Tiffany Cramer; father, Cornelius Anderson, Sr; grandmothers, Joanne and Latifia; grandfathers, Jase, Richard and Telly; great-grandmother, Delores Stewart; aunts, Melissa, Cornisha…View Obituary

Janet Marie Potts, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her home in West Fork, AR. She was born March 9, 1961 in Tacoma, WA to Rodney and Joyce (Sullivan) Davidson. Janet was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville…View Obituary

Donald D. Edwards, 88, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 4, 1930 in Dickens, TX to Forrest and Inza Teague Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents. Donald was an Army veteran.  He was a member…View Obituary

William (Bill) Keeton, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in Fayetteville.  He was born October 9, 1942 in Fayetteville to William and Doris Langston Keeton. In his early years, Bill was a firefighter in Little Rock, AR and San Antonio, TX.  He was…View Obituary

Michael Kellar, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.  He was born December 18, 1970 in Fayetteville to Earl Ray Kellar and Janice Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Kellar and Janice Tincher. Michael was a self-employed mechanic.  He loved…View Obituary