Obituaries

Gerald D. Cates, 92, of Farmington, AR passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in Fayetteville. He was born October 6, 1931 in Ness City, KS to Claude and Loma Johnson Cates. He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Loma Cates, and a brother, Delmar Cates. Gerald owned and operated Cates Woodshaving. He…View Obituary

Dean Weber hailed from Virginia and began his distinguished professional career in North Carolina, but Arkansas was the place he called home. For more than a half century, Weber provided dedicated service to the University of Arkansas, providing care for thousands of Razorback student-athletes as a Hall of Fame athletics trainer before continuing to serve…View Obituary

Dawn Jeannette Brake, 60, of Elkins, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 8th, 2024. She was born July 10, 1963, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to E.A. “Mickey” and Donna Counts. Dawn is preceded in death by parents E.A. “Mickey” Counts and Donna Tillman Counts; husband Bradley Joseph Brake; and nephews Creig Rogers and Eli Mathis. Survivors include…View Obituary

Brenda G. Nix, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 11th, 2024. Brenda was born January 1st, 1960 in Mulberry, Arkansas. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother Bessie Hattabaugh; her brother Bob Hattabaugh; and her son-in-law Bo Dye. She is survived by her husband Jerry Nix; her daughters Christy Dye of Elkins and Sarah…View Obituary

Johnny Ray Dockery, age 82 of Fayetteville, AR passed away February 6, 2024 in Fayetteville. He was born November 8, 1941 in Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ernie Dockery; brother Floyd Allen Dockery and his wife Daisy; niece Teresa Graham; brother-in-law Rob Blakeslee; and sister-in-law Darlene Taylor. Johnny worked…View Obituary

Garry Wayne Hankins, age 71, of Elkins, AR passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home. He was born January 5, 1953 in Fayetteville, AR to Nancy Charlene Hankins and Randall Ray Hankins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roy Kennith Hankins. Garry is survived by one child, Justin…View Obituary

Neita H. Caudle, 89, of West Fork, died Saturday, February 3, 2024 in Fayetteville. Neita was born on November 30, 1934 in the Blackburn Community to Samuel Floyd and Effie Smith Hays. She was a beloved wife and mother whose greatest passion were her grandkids and great-grandkids. Neita was preceded in death by her parents;…View Obituary

Joe Earl Campbell of Fayetteville passed away January 29th, 2024. He was born in Keosauqua, Iowa to Hollis and Mildred Campbell. Joe graduated high school and played basketball for the Iowa State Buckeyes. He served in the Air force during the Korean War and was later president of many food distributing/ processing companies, retiring from…View Obituary

Vickey Osburn, 66 of Fayetteville, Arkansas died January 16, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  She was born February 13, 1957 to Gene and Christine Osburn of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Vickey loved going to the beach, doing arts & crafts, camping and spending time with her family. Vickey is survived by one sister, Sharon Stilwell of Greenland, Arkansas;…View Obituary

Gerald Glenn Salsbury was born October 26, 1950, in Fayetteville, AR to Vol and Edna Salsbury. Gerald was raised in Fayetteville, AR, and was of the Baptist faith.  He was saved and baptized at a young age at Round Mountain Baptist Church.  Upon high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He…View Obituary