Obituaries

Jack E. Thompson of Fayetteville passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 21, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was receiving compassionate care at Willard Walker Hospice House following a stroke. Jack was born October 28, 1938, in the Trident Community in northwest Washington County. He was the son of Walter…View Obituary

Claude Dean Key, a resident of Fayetteville, AR passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 67.  He was born to Claude Loran Key and Birma Veatress Morgan on March 30, 1956 in DeQueen, AR. Claude spent most of his life in the construction industry, running heavy equipment and helped build many of…View Obituary

John “Paul” Gunnell, 92, of Stuttgart, AR passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 in Rogers, AR. He was born May 18, 1931 in DeWitt, AR to Andrew Jackson and Ellen Grace Gean Gunnell. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Mildred Mann; and two brothers Billy and Charles Gunnell. Paul was a…View Obituary

Rev. Richard Arnold Naylor passed from this life and into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Richard was born December 18, 1942 in Irving, Texas to Virginia (Phillips) and Grady Naylor.  Richard had 3 great loves in his life:  His country, his faith, and his family.  A…View Obituary

Geraldine Coleman, age 91, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on June 7, 2023. Geraldine was born November 18, 1931, in Durham, Arkansas, to Lona Belle Long. She was raised by her grandparents, George and Betty Long. She grew up in Hazel Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains, trees, flowers, gardens, wildlife, good…View Obituary

Linda F. Hickman, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Fayetteville. She was born November 9, 1955 at Springdale Memorial Hospital to Donald and Mary Johnson. She graduated from Fayetteville High in 1975. Linda worked for the UofA Business Administration for 42 years. She was a huge Razorback Football fan. Linda was…View Obituary

Oren B. Hays, 87, of Winslow, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at his home. He was born March 5, 1936 in Winslow, AR to Samuel Floyd and Effie Smith Hays. He was a lineman for the cable company for 37 years. He loved hunting and spending-time on his land. He was a proud Dad…View Obituary

Graveside services will be Monday, May 15th, 2023 at 10am at Boatright Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday May 14th, 2023 from 2pm-4pm, at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.View Obituary

Benny Henderson, 69, of Elkins, AR passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home. He was born September 10, 1953 in Russell, Kansas to William and Virgie Reynolds Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Benny loved animals and enjoyed fishing. He was well known for his kind and generous nature, his…View Obituary

Wayne Ford Mackey passed peacefully Friday morning, April 21st at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Rogers, Arkansas on December 20, 1938, son of Edwin (Eddie) Ford Mackey and Naomi Ruth Ivie Mackey (NIM of the Ozarks). The Mackey family moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, for a few years and then returned to…View Obituary