Obituaries

James Alan Crouse, 53, of Farmington, AR, passed away December 18, 2025 in Fayetteville. He was born February 19, 1972 in Stella, Missouri to Dennis Ray and Regina Ann Oaks Crouse. James was a Program Director for Hewlett Packard. He enjoyed his work, restoring cars, and being with his family. James is survived by his…View Obituary

GARY LAVAUGHN GEISE/1942-2025 Clocked Out: December 18, 2025/1:30 a.m. Gary Geise has officially left the jobsite—and nobody believes it. Born July 27, 1942, in North Platte, NE, Gary started working at 16 and spent his life working all over the United States. Sitting still never made sense. He eventually came roaring home and joined Burnett…View Obituary

Randall “Randy” Harkson passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 72. Randy was born in Lompoc, California on August 30, 1953, to Elizabeth and Helmer Harkson. He grew up in the beautiful town of Solvang, California with his parents and two siblings. Growing up, he loved to surf and explore the canyon…View Obituary

Sammi Jean Boudrey, surrounded by her loved ones, peacefully went home to Jesus on December 15, 2025. Sammi was born on November 15, 1965, in Fayetteville, to Bill and Betty Boudrey. Though she enjoyed living in different places throughout her life, Fayetteville was always home to her heart. She graduated from high school in 1984…View Obituary

Derinda Deaton Creamer passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Fayetteville. Derinda was a devoted wife, mother, Granny, and friend who meant so much to so many. She never met a stranger and was always the first to help when someone was in need. Her kindness, generosity, and love extended far beyond what words can…View Obituary

Billy Don Sanders of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away peacefully at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab on December 11, 2025. He was born June 13,1949 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Troy and Agnes Sanders. He is preceded in death by his father, Troy and mother, Agnes, and his two sisters Dorothy Shackelford and Verla Shackelford and previous wife…View Obituary

Johnny Stephen Gooding, born September 5, 1939, entered into eternity on December 10, 2025. Johnny lived a full, hardworking, and wholehearted life; one marked by unwavering faith, deep devotion to his family, and a love that touched everyone he knew. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Gooding; mother Ora Coffman Gooding; two…View Obituary

Sidney Clinton Bowman, 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1950, on Venus Mountain in Madison County to Helene and Vernon Bowman. Sidney was the loving husband of Shirley and a proud father to two daughters, Holly Bowman and Machele Bowen, and a…View Obituary

Lynette Marie Cranfill, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away November 30, 2025 in Frisco, TX after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1954 in Herington, KS to Glenn Elbert and Evelyn Marie Stroda Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Evelyn Anderson and her husband, Les Cranfill. Lyn…View Obituary

Jill Steingraber (79) of Greenland, AR, died December 5, 2025.  She was born on March 15, 1946 in St Paul, MN, to Alice and Clare Steingraber.  Jill earned her RN and worked at Children’s Minnesota St. Paul Hospital.  She moved to the Fayetteville, AR, area in 1996 where she continued to work as an RN…View Obituary