Obituaries

Dr. William “Bill” Dale Alvarez, 65, of West Fork died Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Fayetteville.  He was born July 30, 1949 in Call, TX. to Manuel and Frances Papania Alvarez. He began his career as a teacher and a coach.  A career highlight of his was five years of coaching football at Elkins High…View Obituary

Stanley Miller Williams, 84, of Fayetteville passed away on January 1, 2015 in Fayetteville  due to Alzheimer’s complications.  Born April 8, 1930, Williams, an internationally celebrated poet, authored more than 30 books and served as the second inaugural poet for President Clinton.  As an educator, he…View Obituary

John Franklin Cradoct, 58, of Fayetteville died Friday, January 2, 2015 in Fayetteville.  He was born December 7, 1956 in San Antonio, TX. to John Edmond and Yvonne Dennis Cradoct. He was a carpenter with Cradoct Construction.  John was a diehard Texas Longhorn fan and loved to bet against the Razorbacks.  He was a member…View Obituary

Pauline Mildred Kirksey, 91, of Elkins died January 1, 2015 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. She was born June 13, 1923 in Madison County, Arkansas to Noble and Emma Dill Scranton. She was a homemaker and a life member of Elkins Church of Christ. She…View Obituary

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