Obituaries

Lieutenant Colonel David Allen Cowden USAF Regular Component in retired status died in Fayetteville, AR on June 27, 2024 at age 93. Colonel Cowden was born on the 7th of June, 1931 in Hope, AR to E.E. Cowden of Horatio, AR and Gretchen Allen of Little Rock/Van Buren. Colonel Cowden graduated from Robinson Township High…View Obituary

Ernest Dean Ball, 74, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 30th, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his father Paul Leroy Ball, mother Mildred Ola Carter, four sisters,one brother, and his eldest son Andrew Justin Ball. Ernie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Josephine A.…View Obituary

Harold Gene (H.G., Button) Ward passed away on the last day of June in 2024. He was born in the small town of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 1936. He grew up, had many adventures in that town and met the woman who would be his wife and with whom he would have five children. During those…View Obituary

Ervin Boen, age 94 passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. Ervin was born on June 16, 1930 to Joseph and Hailey Estep Boen in Fallsville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Gary, grandson Terry and step-granddaughter Michelle. Ervin is survived by his wife of 76 years…View Obituary

Viola Mae Smith of Fayetteville, AR peacefully entered into rest June 27, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born April 22, 1942 in Riverside, CA to Leland and Lela Bennett. She was preceded in death by her parents Leland and Lela Bennett; her husband Raymond L. Smith of Fayetteville; youngest daughter Jackie Lynn…View Obituary

Glen LeRoy Shackelford, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born September 11, 1958 to William and Wilma Jean Gabbard Shackelford. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glen was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving 4 ½ years. He retired from the Fayetteville Fire Department after 24 years. He…View Obituary

Hugh Colin Nash, 55, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Fayetteville. He was born June 3, 1969 on Guam to Robert and Lorraine Nash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hugh graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1987 enlisting with the U.S. Army. He served with the 1st Cavalry Division…View Obituary

Edward John “Eddie” Steinert, of Springdale, passed away June 23, 2024, in Fayetteville.  He was born September 4, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Irwin Joseph Steinert and Mary Peters Steinert.  The family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1954.  Eddie grew up in Pico Rivera and attended Catholic schools, graduating from Loyola High School and…View Obituary

Barbara Ann Sappenfield Patrick, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home. She was born November 28, 1945 in Bentonville, AR to Robert and Juanita Sappenfield. She was preceded in death by her parents. Barbara was a member of the Quilters Club of West Fork. She retired in 2007 after 39…View Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anna “Jody” Gamble (Green) on June 18th, 2024, at her home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Anna was born on December 14th, 1946, in Anthony, Kansas to Durward and Evelyn Green. She retired from her position as Purchasing Director at Washington County, Arkansas in 2012…View Obituary