Obituaries

Madison “Maddie” Elizabeth Bowers, 25, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at her home. She was born August 8, 2000 to Bill and Laura Frazier Bowers. She was preceded in death by a brother Ethan Bowers. Maddie is survived by her father and stepmother Bill and Lexi Bowers of Fayetteville; her mother Laura…View Obituary

Audrey Van Stroud (Rusty), age 76 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, February 21, 2026 surrounded by loved ones in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born and raised in Goshen, Arkansas to Oran and Clela Stroud. Rusty is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruthie Stroud of Goshen; one sister,…View Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Kay Lively Moon, of Yellville, Arkansas, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on November 23, 1954, in Hope, Arkansas, to Dewey and Virginia Lively, Linda was beloved by her husband, John Randall Moon, her children, John Richard Mitchell, Tisa…View Obituary

Linda Annette Osburn, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born January 15, 1953 in Fayetteville to Jay Lawson Osburn, Sr and Dorothy Mae Smith. She was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. Linda attended Center Street Church of Christ and retired from Black Hills Energy. Linda is survived…View Obituary

William “Bill” Moeller, 95, of Springdale, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Fayetteville. He was born July 6, 1930 in New Jersey to Hugh and Helen McAfee Moeller. Full obituary to follow.View Obituary

Raymond Lee Royal, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Whitehouse Cemetery (S. of Sulphur City on S. Whitehouse Rd/Arkansas Hwy 74). There is no scheduled visitation.View Obituary

Janet Ellen Berrey passed away January 31, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR. Janet was the eldest of four children born to Ellen and Vincent J. Long in Saint Louis MO, January 1, 1932.  She attended Monte Cassino High School and graduated in 1948. She attended Maryville College, St. Louis MO. She later obtained her bachelor’s degree…View Obituary

Gayle Otaline Freeman, born on 1/20/1953 in Carthage, Missouri to Nelson and Melva Hency. She passed away in the early morning hours on 1/28/2026. Her last moments were spent in her home in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with her husband, Wade Freeman. Known for her love of playing the piano, listening to various music like Elvis Presley,…View Obituary

Jerry Dale Bailey of Winslow, AR, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the age of 87 years and one day. He was born at home in Johnson, AR during a winter storm on January 23, 1939 to John Bailey and Prella Mae (Curtis) Bailey. He lived for God, family, and country. He was…View Obituary

Pamela Sue McIllwain (Granny-P), 65, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born January 6, 1961 in Fayetteville to Hoyt and Erma Shipp Williford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Erma Williford; her husband Philip McIllwain; a sister Jenea Lawrence; and a nephew Thomas Tannehill. Pamela…View Obituary