Obituaries

Mary Anestra Tunia, 66, Fayetteville AR., died December 24, 2014 after a long struggle with cancer. Born June 21, 1948 in Biloxi, MS., Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Beverly (Ferguson) Tunia; and brother, John Tunia. Survived by her lifelong friend, Mary Scheele; two godsons, Corey and Ezekiel Mayberry; sister, Andrea…View Obituary

Roy C. “Buddy” Hawkins, 44, of Prairie Grove passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.  Buddy was born in Fayetteville to Roy and Patricia Hawkins on February 4, 1970. Buddy was employed at Superior Industries International as Corporate Quality Manager.  He was a very devoted…View Obituary

Mary Arlene Pitts, 80, of Fayetteville died December 24, 2014 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.  She was born February 1, 1934 in the Baldwin Community to Ernest Lee and Ola Inez Oxford Pitts. Arlene was a member of Wiggins United Methodist Church where…View Obituary

William Eugene “Gene” Hampton, 95, of Fayetteville died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale.  He was born July 31, 1919 in Pryor, OK. to Charles W. Hampton and Mary Martha (Fortner) Hampton. He graduated from Strang Oklahoma High School…View Obituary

Nell Marie Smith, 92, of Fayetteville went to be with her Lord on December 18, 2014 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville.  She was born February 1, 1922 in Tacoma, WA. to Esther Thompson Bishop and Lynn T. Bishop. She married Neal…View Obituary

Peggy Ann Fancher, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Mountain Home, AR. on December 17, 2014.  Prior to moving to Mountain Home in the spring of 2014, she lived in Fayetteville, AR. for 47 years. Peggy was born in Berryville, AR. on July 15,…View Obituary

Miriam A. Doege, 83, of Elkins died December 16, 2014.  She had experienced an acute exacerbation of her COPD following the sudden loss of her only daughter, Mecaela Doege Pope, 60, on November 19, 2014.  Miriam was born October 27, 1931 in Prattsville, Arkansas and was married to Erwin Doege August 18, 1951, who preceded…View Obituary

Tommy Louis Stone, 72, of Fayetteville died December 16, 2014 at Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born January 23, 1942 to Lewis and Ida Marie Skinner Stone. Tommy retired after 17 years from the City of Fayetteville. He loved attending auctions. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lonnie Stone. He is survived…View Obituary

Elaine Ann Williams, 42, of Fayetteville died Thursday, December 11, 2014 in Fayetteville.  She was born September 17, 1972 in Park Ridge, IL. to Kenneth and Dorothyanne Barry Williams. She was a CNA and devoted her life to helping other people.  Elaine was a “caregiver”. Her father preceded her in death. She is survived by…View Obituary

Tommy Gene Ramsey, 53, of Springdale passed away Friday, December 12, 2014.  He was born September 2, 1961 in Little Rock to John and Gladys Foust Ramsey. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and his beloved dog, Rascal. His parents preceded him in…View Obituary