Obituaries

Jimmy D. Whittington, 63, of Fayetteville, died May 24, 2016 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was born May 27, 1952 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Wyman B. and Bernice Simmons Whittington. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He was in law enforcement in Magnolia,…View Obituary

Edward Gaskill, 85, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his home.  He was born May 4, 1931 in Huntsville, AR. to John and Hester Guthrie Gaskill. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Gaskill. Edward was a veteran of…View Obituary

Mark Leffel, 55, passed away May 18, 2016. He was born January 18, 1961 in Independence, KS. to Robert and Sherry Leffel. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Leffel. He is survived by two children, Austin and Kelsey Leffel, Denver, CO.; his mother, Sherry Leffel, Springdale; brother, Mike Leffel, San Diego, CA.;…View Obituary

L.O. “Humpy” Ferguson, 87, of Fayetteville died May 20, 2016 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born January 25, 1929 in Plainview, Arkansas to Frank and Minnie Parsley Ferguson. He was a graduate of West Fork High School. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1953 aboard the USS Eldorado…View Obituary

Edward Stanton Maxey, 91, last surviving sibling of four brothers and a sister, passed Saturday, May 14, 2016. Honorably served in the Navy. Dedicated family physician and surgeon, pilot, flight instructor and medical researcher. Father of Sandra Maxey of Florida, Jacqueline Brown of Ontario, Canada, Edward Maxey of Florida and Robert Maxey of Florida. Grandfather…View Obituary

Manuel “Manny” Sanchez, 87, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at the V. A. Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joseph and Jesus Sanchez He is preceded in death by his twin sons, Todd Bryan and Terry Judson.  He is survived by 3 children,  Brigett Gladden of Rogersville, Missouri, Tony Sanchez…View Obituary

James Paul Laird, of West Fork, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2016.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Faye Frances Laird; five sons, Jimmy Laird, Bill Laird, Mark Laird, Roy Laird and Paul Laird; two daughters, Janie Bussell…View Obituary

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