Obituaries

John ‘Mick’ Whipple was born August 6th, 1974 in Geneva, New York. He moved to Reading, Pennsylvania in ’93, then found his home in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2005. The youngest of 7, he is survived by Russette Weand, Russell Whipple, Laura Franks, Elizabeth Scotch, Rustin Whipple, and Joseph Whipple. Throughout his youth he found joy…View Obituary

Richard Allen Stowers, 84, of Elkins, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home. He was born November 23, 1940 in Bernie, WV to Don Ray and Pearl May Elkins Stowers. He moved to NWA in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Betty; sisters, Reba, Lillian, and Anna Lou;…View Obituary

Melba Rogers, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Willard Walker Hospice, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on August 14, 1931, in Elkins, Arkansas, to John and Ina Ballard. Melba graduated from Elkins High School in 1948 and began her career at The Bank of Elkins. She later…View Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brittany Austin, born August 10, 1995, who left us on March 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with depression. Brittany was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her, and her loss leaves a void that cannot be filled. Brittany was a woman of…View Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tyarak Michael Polingo, who left us too soon at the age of 30. Tyarak was born on January 15, 1995, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was a seeker and a dreamer, always in pursuit of new adventures and experiences. His love for life was…View Obituary

ANITA HUFFINGTON, RENOWNED SCULPTOR, DIES AT 90 Anita Huffington, a celebrated sculptor whose evocative stone, bronze, and wood figures meld classical elegance with natural form, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 in Northwest Arkansas at the age of 90. Born on December 25, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, Huffington studied dance, drama, and art at…View Obituary

Maxine Glee Hall, 85, of Fayetteville went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born August 16, 1939 in Patrick, AR to Leonard and Virda Mae Nelson Patrick. Maxine enjoyed gardening, flowers, yard sales, fishing, and time with her family. She was preceded in death…View Obituary

Neva Archer, born to Florelle and Henry Kennedy on February 9, 1948, passed away on March 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Floyd Alfred “Al” Archer, and her five brothers: Jimmie Dale, Troy, Lex, William “Bill,” and David Kennedy. She is survived by her four children: Teresa Womack; Marvin Eubanks…View Obituary

Sherri Caldwell, a woman of effervescent personality and warm heart, passed away peacefully on the 9th of March, 2025. Born on the 9th of November, 1966, Sherri lived a life full of exuberance and unconditional love. She was a beacon of light and joy to all those who knew her. Sherri’s vivacious, outgoing character touched…View Obituary

James Edward Murphy, 96, of Fayetteville was born January 1, 1929 in Wheeler, AR to Jessie Eli Murphy and Pearl Thomas-Pearson. He passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 surrounded by family. James was a Corporal in the US Air Force where he served during the Korean War before being honorably discharged in 1949. James…View Obituary