Obituaries

Martha Ann Couch, 79, of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Bentonville. She was born November 10, 1942 in Patrick, AR to Felix and Martha Combs Keys. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, William, and Don Keys; and a sister, Billie Barber. Martha is survived by a son,…View Obituary

Paula Spillars Marrs, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Springdale. She was born August 30, 1942 in Windsor, CO to John and Lucy Gibson Spillars. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Mac Marrs. Paula loved to read and garden. She was a proud donor to the Arkansas…View Obituary

Donald Douglas Shepherd, 76, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2022 at his home. He was born March 14, 1946 in Mulberry, AR to Ersel and Grace Vera Rainwater Shepherd. He was preceded in death by his parents Ersel and Grace Shepherd. Donald served in the Army National Guard. He…View Obituary

Dr. James Laurence Jones, 91, died peacefully at home on April 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10, 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Albert and Mary Olive Jones who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 34 years, Susan Jones, and is survived by his…View Obituary

Sherman (Andy) Anderson, 78, of Fayetteville passed away March 31, 2022 peacefully in his sleep. He was born May 27, 1943 in Oklahoma City, OK to Norman and Virginia Anderson (both deceased). He is survived by his brother Butch and sister Barbara. Andy was a highly decorated veteran in the US Army and very proud…View Obituary

Shirley Ann Rhyne, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Fayetteville. She was born May 10, 1940 in Comanche, OK to Charlie and Emily Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Wesley Rhyne; an infant daughter, Angela; three brothers; and one sister. Shirley enjoyed sewing, knitting, and…View Obituary

Rosemary Inez Springston of Elkins joined the angels surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren at her home on March 27, 2022. Born August 24, 1947 to Haskell and Ina Mae Stout, she was the oldest and only daughter to her parents. She graduated from Elkins High School and worked as a waitress in her…View Obituary

Leal Soyster Dugas, 91, died peacefully on February 18, 2022, surrounded by loving family. A service will be held in New Orleans in August 2022. Leal is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles J Dugas (1990); parents, Leal Lamothe Soyster Baker (2012) and Robbert Soyster (1956); and her dear brother, Harry Lamothe Soyster…View Obituary

Robert Michael Way, 34, of Fayetteville, died March 21, 2022 in Fayetteville. He was born December 8, 1987 in Fayetteville to Norman Russell Way and Jo Lynn Carpenter Sharp. He graduated from Fayetteville High School and was an avid gamer. Robert is loved by his family and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in…View Obituary

February 11, 1948, John L Newman was born in Rohwer, Arkansas, to John Newman and Margaret Henderson Newman. In 1954, his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas where he excelled at art in the Kansas City Kansas Public School District. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1966 and went on to receive a scholarship…View Obituary