Obituaries

Helen Joyce McConnell Smith, she was called Nana by her most loved, her five grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Conner Fisher, Kolby Fisher, Jack Taylor and Lauren Taylor. Perry, her husband of nearly twenty-three years, and three daughters and their husbands, Brooke & John Taylor, Erin & Jonathon Fisher and Andrea Grigg will try to fill the…View Obituary

Paul Douglas Scaggs, 65, of Springdale, died Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was born on December 5, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Johnie & Jane Scaggs. Paul graduated from West Plains High School in 1971 and married Pamela Scaggs on December 1, 1975. He graduated…View Obituary

Trenton Dale Pretty, a resident of Elkins, Arkansas, passed away January 30, 2018, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was born December 8, 1977, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Tony and Beverly Pretty of Elkins. He was a 1996 graduate…View Obituary

Douglas L. Allen, 68, husband of the late Claudette Allen passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in Springdale, Arkansas. Born September 6, 1949 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late Harry and Barbara Hills-Allen. Doug was plasterer for 40+ years.  He grew-up in…View Obituary

Nancy Guice Baker, 54, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Fayetteville.  She was born January 2, 1964 in Hawthorne, CA. to William Basil and Delores Anderson Guice. She was preceded in death by her father, Basil Guice and a nephew, Trey Johnson. Nancy…View Obituary

Alvin Lee Shepherd, Sr, 77, of Brentwood Community, died January 23, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born July 8, 1940 in Orange County, CA. to Harvey and Tennie Orman Shepherd. Alvin was a farmer and enjoyed playing music. He was preceded in death…View Obituary

Mildred “Midge” Larson, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Fayetteville.  She was born July 4, 1926 in Harper, Kansas to James and Gladys Litchenburger Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry L. Larson; three brothers; one sister; and…View Obituary

Ronald Lee Richards, known to most as Dusty Richards, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2018.  He was born November 11, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Jean Hogenbirk Richards. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jean and…View Obituary

William W. Long, Sr., 93, of West Fork passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  He was born November 21, 1924 in Watts, OK. to George N. and Goldie Mae Long. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank and Norman Long; two half-sisters; two…View Obituary

Sandra Sandbothe passed away January 15, 2018. She is survived by 5 daughters; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel.  Visitation will be 10:00 until service-time at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.  View Obituary