Obituaries

Lane Spears, 72, of West Fork was born November 25, 1943 in Dallas, TX.  After a long illness he passed at Washington Regional Medical Center on May 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hazel Spears of Winslow; and several aunts, cousins and nieces. He is survived by his wife,…View Obituary

Steve S. Griffin, 62, of West Fork passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Fayetteville.  He was born November 23, 1953 in Lamar, CO. to William and Mary Grauberger Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, William Griffin. He was employed as a glass glazier. …View Obituary

Susan Ann Gosvenor Ward, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama was born on February 20, 1925 in Colbaugh, Arkansas and passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at the age of 91. Mrs. Ward was lovingly devoted to her family, church family and members of her Sunday school…View Obituary

Helen Beatrice Lewis, 91, of Elkins passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Fayetteville.  She was born October 20, 1924 in Altamont, KS. to Ted and Linnia Smith O’Neal. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Edward Lewis and a brother, Kenneth Dareing. She attended Elkins Schools, was a member of the…View Obituary

Dr. Richard G. Rea died May 10, 2016.  He was born May 5, 1931.  He was the son of George Evald and Audrey Beryle Franks Rea. Richard was a Christian and a teacher for 40 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife Susan Graves…View Obituary

Edmund D. Langbein (Fast Eddie) passed away on May 8, 2016 in WRMC.  Born February 24, 1947 to Lorene and Edmund H. Langbein in San Antonio, Texas. Ed’s dad moved the family to NW Arkansas in the late 50’s because he thought it to be a growing area. Eddie was a bachelor until he was…View Obituary

Patsy Ann Blackwell, 74, of Elkins died May 6, 2016 in Elkins. She is survived by her children, John Blackwell, James Blackwell, David Blackwell, Paul Blackwell and Rebecca Stephens as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 5-7 P.M. at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.…View Obituary

Ronald Paul Kaminski, 47, of Fayetteville passed away May 6, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1968 in Chicago, IL. to Ronald Paul Kaminski, Sr. and Pamala K. Taylor. He retired from Superior Industries as a supervisor. Ron was an avid…View Obituary

Barbara Ann Kennan, 71, of Elkins was born May 12, 1944.  Our Angel passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016 at 9:02 A.M after her fight with pancreatic cancer. A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother was preceded in death by her mother, Marie and…View Obituary

Lorean Mae Haley “Granny”, 89, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Springdale.  She was born August 17, 1926 in California to Elmer and Grace Lane Denney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bay Haley and one son, Rick Haley. Lorean is survived by two daughters, Gwen Walker of Tonto…View Obituary