Obituaries

Wilma Jean Couch Caughman, age 95, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 at Katherine’s Place. Born December 24, 1929, in Fayetteville, she was the daughter of Sam and Dessa (Hester) Couch. Wilma married the love of her life, Loy Caughman, on March 11, 1946. Their marriage spanned nearly 75 years and…View Obituary

Mark Allen Gayer, 57, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by love and his children. Born on December 30, 1967, in Fayetteville to Ramona and Gordon Gayer. He grew up alongside his seven siblings…Theresa Henretty (married to Tim), David (married to Terry), Brian (married to Vickie), Jimmy Coggins, Rodney Coggins, and…View Obituary

Carol Jean (“Chris” or “CJ”) Christoffel, 85, left her earthly body Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at her home in Fayetteville, AR. She was born June 13, 1940, a Thursday’s child who indeed had far to go. She attended first grade at a one-room rural schoolhouse near her grandparents’ farm in western Cass County, MO, then…View Obituary

Barbara Jane Fields Stahman Byrum Barnes, 85, of Elkins, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Springdale. She was born January 14, 1940 in Washington County, AR to Paul Jonathan and Bonita Pearl Perdue Fields. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Bonita Fields; her daughter Dana Stahman Cifelli; her son Randy…View Obituary

Teresa Ann Richards, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Fayetteville. She was born July 1, 1959 in Waterloo, Iowa to AC Kenneth and Bobbie McFarland Chism. She was preceded in death by her father AC Chism; two brothers, Rickie and Kenneth Chism; and a sister Pam Church. Teresa enjoyed playing games,…View Obituary

Lou Godfirnon, 82, of Fayetteville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Fayetteville. He was born October 11, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Lou and Virginia Godfirnon. Lou attended Bell Gardens High School in Bell Gardens, California, and was a proud member of the graduating class of…View Obituary

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” -Proverbs 31:25 Janice Darlene Taylor Kelly, 80, of Fayetteville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born March 19, 1945 in Crosses Creek, AR to Elton George Taylor and Elsie Lorene Shackelford Taylor. A proud graduate…View Obituary

Tammy Michelle Rayburn gained her wings and found peace on August 22nd 2025. She is survived by her husband Charles Rayburn; two sons David Senart Jr and James Adam Senart; her 7 grandchildren, Daphne Bateman, Brittany Senart, Brionna Senart, Connor Senart, James Senart, Abigail Senart and Vada Senart; and one brother William Duke. Tammy joins…View Obituary

Helen “Lynette” Horton, 80, of Fayetteville, AR, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2025, at Katherine’s Place at Wedington, Fayetteville AR. She was born on April 2, 1945, in Tulsa, OK, to Harold and Irene McGrew. Helen led a life dedicated to caring for her family, working diligently in administrative roles and traveling extensively with…View Obituary

Marcia MacLeish Donley, 78, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on August 15, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Eleanor Lowe and William MacLeish Donley. Marcia grew up in Cleveland Heights and graduated Cleveland Heights High School before beginning her studies at Bucknell University. She later graduated from Ohio University…View Obituary