Obituaries

Francis “Louise” Neal of Fayetteville, AR passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born in Wesley, AR on July 10, 1930 to Eugene and Ora Wilson Counts of Wesley, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Bruce Neal. Louise is survived by two daughters, Kay Kelly of Siloam Springs,…View Obituary

Billy Frank Jones, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 in Fayetteville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 29, 2023 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.  View Obituary

Anne Elizabeth Reichardt passed away on December 7, 2023. Anne resided by Lake Sequoyah in Fayetteville, Arkansas on her four-acre home which she developed with much love. She was born on January 5, 1946, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to John Christopher Reichardt and Mary Elizabeth McMillan-Reichardt. She was married to Bill Riggio, New York, NY…View Obituary

Lillie M. Hudler, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home. She was born December 14, 1930 in Dallas, TX to James Emanuel and Ida Lee King Apperson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bobbie L. Hudler; two brothers, Jimmy Lee and Beryl Apperson; a sister Ernestine…View Obituary

Rickey Lee Harvey, 65, of Winslow, AR passed away December 12, 2023 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born on August 1, 1958. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Rickey is survived by his son Rickey Harvey of Winslow, AR; daughter Mesha Edens and…View Obituary

For God so loved me He gave me Sam to share and enrich my life. I miss him every minute of every day. I’ll always love you, Sam…..Hazel. It was in the month of September 1940 when Fern and Orbra Brewer announced to the world the birth of their first child, Samuel (“Sam”) Brewer. He…View Obituary

John Robert Gideon, 82, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away December 8, 2023. He was born to Alton and Floy Gideon on January 29, 1941, in Hoyt, Oklahoma. John graduated from Mt. Diablo High School located in Concord, California. He later attended Diablo Valley College where he received an Associate in Arts degree and continued…View Obituary

Arvin Allen, 70, passed away on December 8, 2023, at his home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Arvin was born on March 31, 1953, in Rogers, Arkansas. He was raised in a family of 14 children, which made for a great training ground for future stories. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and…View Obituary

Tommy Layer, 79, of Winslow, passed away on December 6, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born to Merlin and Una Layer. He worked as a boat mechanic and truck driver for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenland. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Merlin…View Obituary

Ann Emilie Gallucci Covey passed away peacefully on December 5,2023. She was 89 years old and had lived a life full of joyful service to others. She was devoted to her family, friends and Roman Catholic faith. All who knew her were blessed by her beautiful smile, kindness and spiritual dedication. Ann was born on…View Obituary