Obituaries

Altis E. Tisdale, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at  her home. She was born November 19, 1928 in Ft. Scott, Kansas to Elmer Vernon and Thelma Shumate Fetters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leon Tisdale in 2016; five brothers; and one sister. Altis enjoyed gardening, sewing…View Obituary

Mary Lee Welter was born in West Plains, Missouri to Lee and Clara Smith on October 7, 1953.  Mary often said that her greatest blessing in life are her two daughters and her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly!  Her first daughter, Kimberley Baker is married to Patrick Baker.  They have two children, Russell Baker and…View Obituary

Charles ‘Chuck’ Hicks, 71, the Harley-loving, Goshen Blacksmith passed away January 13, 2023 following his battle with a short-term illness.  Chuck was born December 2, 1951 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lawrence and Margaret Hicks who predeceased him. Chuck served proudly in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He went on to serve…View Obituary

Mary Ellen Kealy, 84, of Wheeler, AR, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born October 28, 1938, in Wheeler, AR, to George and Ada (Neal) Littrell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jim and many other family members. She is survived by her three…View Obituary

James “Jim” Neill, a resident of Fayetteville, AR passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born to Theodore Frank and Loretta Delores Neill in Pittsburgh, PA on August 15, 1953. Jim was a giant. With a small stature, his heart and presence filled every room he occupied. Everyone…View Obituary

Mildred Marie Easterling Hill, 84, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away January 6, 2023 in Fayetteville, at Willard Walker Hospice Home. Mildred was born on February 19, 1938 to George Easterling and Lois Steele Easterling in Wharton Creek, Madison County, Arkansas. Mildred was always an avid reader from a young age, and she valued education greatly.…View Obituary

Dewey Patrick, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his home. He was born September 11, 1934 in Asher, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Dewey was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired truck driver with…View Obituary

Sandra Cordrey, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home. She was born July 21, 1946 in Springfield, MA to Charles and Rubye Robards. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Sam Cordrey in 2019. Sandra worked for Tyson Foods for 20 years. She made everyone around…View Obituary

Donald W. Stone, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on March 1, 1939 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Lloyd and Grace Stone. Donald was a member of Christian Life Cathedral. He loved to watch a variety of sports. His favorite teams were the Razorbacks and the…View Obituary

Herbert Lee Buchanan Sr (aka “Big Herb”), 66, of Fayetteville, AR was born August 3, 1956 and passed away December 21, 2022. Herb was born in Fayetteville, AR but was raised in Alexandria, Louisiana.  He later returned to Fayetteville where he met his wife Anni.  Together they put down roots, raised three unusually interesting children,…View Obituary