Obituaries

Shannon Estrada was a big heart in a 5’3 Hawaiian-Korean body.  She had many friends that depended on her for advice, a hug and her love.  She did not judge anyone for their faults and loved despite them.  Shannon was married to Fernando “Rana” for 15 years.  She frequently said “I love my short man,…View Obituary

Brett James Holzhauser, 44, of Elkins went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 30, 2015.  He was born August 8, 1971, in Wichita, KS., the son of Bill and Belinda Holzhauser. He worked 26 years with Wal-Mart and attended First Baptist Church of…View Obituary

Carl Devon Springston was born in Durham, AR. to Floyd Carl and Alice Nickell Springston on October 30, 1934.  He grew up on the family farm and attended Elkins School. He passed from this life into Heaven on Monday morning, December 28, 2015 at Washington…View Obituary

Doris Faye Roberts, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. God was surely in need of a beautiful Alto Singer of Gospel Hymns to join his Heavenly Choir. She was born July 15, 1921…View Obituary

Doris Irene Drake, 86, of Farmington, died December 20, 2015 at Peachtree Village Assisted Living. She was born July 9, 1929 in Chicago, IL. to Wiley and Hazel Verhoff Sandlin. Doris was a founding member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and in later years attended Farmington Baptist…View Obituary

James Harvey Shoffit, 60, of St Paul, AR. died unexpectedly on December 20, 2015 at Washington Regional Medical Center.  James was born February 17, 1955 in Fairfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Shoffit of St Paul; his brothers, Doyle Shoffit of Elkins…View Obituary

Verda Grace Vallier Jones Combs passed away peacefully in her sleep in her own beloved home on Stanley Mountain in Combs, Arkansas on December 6, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog, Ginger, at the ripe old age of 90 1/2.  She…View Obituary

James H. Ralston, 86, of Fayetteville, died Monday, December 7, 2015 in Fayetteville.  He was born May 4, 1929 in McAlester, OK. to Archie and Mabel Clevenger Ralston. He was owner/operator of R&S Garage in Fayetteville. James was preceded in death by his parents, Archie…View Obituary

Ralph “Rusty” Cook, 74, of Fayetteville died Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Fayetteville.  He was born December 30, 1940 in Kingston, AR. to William Fred and Betsy Pharris Cook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Maxine Shadrick Ficht Cook. He is survived by his children, Shane Cook and wife, Kym of Prairie…View Obituary

Carey D. Hartsfield, 46, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home.  He was born July 13, 1969 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. to Billy D. and Marilyn Carey Hartsfield. He was a retired Sergeant with the Fayetteville Police Department, a member of Immanuel…View Obituary