Obituaries

Geoffrey Shaw Wainscott, 48, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born August 27, 1975, to Ronald and Debbie Wainscott in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but typically asked people not to hold that against him. Geoff was born theatrical and named appropriately; his English major mom and theater professor dad named him after author Geoffrey…View Obituary

Alice Mae Blackburn was born on April 16, 1937, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Alice Mary Dennis and Ernest Charles William Senior. She attended St. James Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Alice worked for Tyson for over 20 years and at the Potter’s House Thrift Store for almost a decade. She worked hard and worked until…View Obituary

Rocky Dale Hopkins, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home. He was born June 27, 1965 in Fayetteville to Roy and Frankie Jean Pettit Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Becky Lynn Bell. Rocky was owner/operator of Premier Collision and Elkins Quik Lube. He…View Obituary

Allen Wiles, 53, of Fayetteville, formerly of Prairie Grove, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1971 in Fayetteville to Harvey A. Wiles and Debbie Clark. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Harvey and Delphia Wiles. Allen was a heavy equipment operator. He…View Obituary

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Moran, 93, of Hollister, MO went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2024. She was born August 3, 1930 to Eloise and Dr. George Weil on August 3, 1930 in Chicago, IL. Growing up Jackie was exposed to the Great Outdoors during summer family vacations to several of our National Parks,…View Obituary

Leola Lorraine Dearing (Norris), 80, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born July 31, 1943 in Shafter CA. Leola (Lou), moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1962 after marrying Clinton Lee Dearing (1940-2012) and worked in various fields over the years including retail management and sales. She was well known for her…View Obituary

Marvin Frederick Janzen, 85, of Prairie Grove, died March 8, 2024 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1938 in Marion, Kansas to Herbert and Molly Klose Janzen. Marvin was a welder by trade and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also an avid reader. And he loved his animals. He was…View Obituary

Virginia Lee Chester, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 in Fayetteville. She was born July 16, 1935 in Aitkin, Minnesota to Richard and Sophia Jackson Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill J. Chester; and son Larry Chester. Virginia had a career as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed flower…View Obituary

Margaret Ann Perry Toney passed away February 25, 2024. She was born June 13, 1934 to Freida (Kennan) and Fred Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother Zola Perry; husband Bob Toney; brother-in-law Ken Johnson; granddaughter Jayne (Toney) Wolski; and twin great-grandsons Liam and Jude Wolski. Margaret is survived by her children…View Obituary

Rosetta Harmon better known as “Mom” or “Grandma” passed away on February 21, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 84. Rosetta is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Tyrone Harmon Sr; daughter, Ruth Gaylene Barnes; grandson, Roman Oswald; brother, John Finn; mother, Dollie Mae Finn; and father, Joe Finn. She is survived…View Obituary