Obituaries

Harold Gene Williams, 81, of Crosses, AR, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville.  He was born February 25, 1940 in Japton, AR, the son of Carl and Ivy (Haskins) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers (SR Williams, Curtis…View Obituary

Glenda Ruth Drummond Short, age 61, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2022. Glenda was preceded in death by her grandparents John Ira and Mary Drummond; her paternal grandmother Eve Drummond; her father Johnny Curtis Drummond; and one brother Ronnie Drummond. Glenda is survived by her mother Rosemary Drummond…View Obituary

Wade Deane Johnson, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Fayetteville.  She was born August 3, 1927 in Fayetteville to Wade and Susie Eubanks Parks. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Willard Fay Johnson; and two sisters, Donna Neighbors and Rufina King. Wade Deane worked at Baldwin Piano…View Obituary

Jerry Everette Spillman, Jr. a lifelong resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Farmington, Arkansas and in the presence of his loving family. He was born November 21, 1941 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Jerry Everette Spillman, Sr. and Leila Rose Savoy. Jerry was a devoted…View Obituary

Carlos Carr, Jr, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Fayetteville.  He was born March 12, 1948 in Fayetteville to Carlos and Jewel Smith Carr, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Danny Carr, Sandra Taylor and Leona Carr. Carlos had a great sense of humor.  He…View Obituary

Betty Jean Miller of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died on Monday, January 10, 2022. Betty was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 4, 1939.  She was the oldest daughter of four girls born to Walter and Veda Hunt. She worked for the Hamburg, Arkansas, School District as a secretary/bookkeeper before retiring and moving to Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Betty…View Obituary

Billy E. Brooks, Jr (Bill), 53, of Fayetteville, passed away January 4, 2022 at Circle of Life Hospice. Bill was preceded in death by his father Bill Brooks, Sr and half-brother Billy Dale Brooks. He had been struggling with cancer of the lungs since March 20th. Bill is survived by his mother Betty Baker Brooks…View Obituary

Monte James Forney, born June 1, 1935, passed away December 31, 2021, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Monte was born in Whitehall, Montana, Jefferson County, to Monte and Geneva Forney.  Monte is preceded in death by his elder sister Mary Forney of Livingston, Montana, eldest brother Tom Russell of Alamogordo, New Mexico and eldest daughter Nova Anne…View Obituary

Cedric “Gonzo” Gonzales, 66, of West Fork, AR passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, AR.  He was born March 24, 1955 in Bent, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father John Wulf, Sr; his brother John Wulf, Jr; and a grandson Taylor Gonzales. Gonzo was a welder/machinist by trade.  He…View Obituary

Carma Unruh, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home.  She was born January 2, 1934 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Frank and Mildred McClelland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mildred McClelland; a brother, Bob McClelland; and an infant child, Curtis Alan Unruh. Carma was a member…View Obituary