Obituaries

April Sharlene Ryan, 53, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Fayetteville.  She was born February 4, 1967. She is survived by her husband, Steve Ryan and her son, Austin Carlisle. ***A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 18, 2020 at Beard’s Chapel**** Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.…View Obituary

Ruth M. Tune, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away December 9, 2020.  She was born and raised in Rogers, Arkansas. During WWII, Ruth was company inspector for Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She married a pilot in the Air Force and later moved to Panama, Oklahoma where they co-owned and operated Longs Mercantile Store. She taught…View Obituary

On December 7, 2020, Robert Eldon Butler passed away at the age of 70.  Robert was born on February 4, 1950. He was a proud Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  He was one of the toughest and hardest-working guys out there.  Robert loved riding his Harley motorcycle. He is survived by his…View Obituary

It is with deep regret I tell you Jim Lewis passed away on November 29, 2020 at his home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Jim’s daughter, Tricia, who had been living with him, found him in his bedroom. James Robert Lewis was born May 14, 1953, in San Andreas, California, to Arlene Nielsen Lewis and Walter Robert…View Obituary

On Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, John Barnett of Elkins, AR passed away at the age of 63. John was born July 29th, 1957 in Dexter, Missouri to Alfred C. and Norma Payne Barnett. John was most recently a bus driver at the University of Arkansas Transit, Fayetteville Public Schools and Elkins Public Schools. He loved…View Obituary

Suzanne H. MacRae of Fayetteville, passed away on November 29, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1941, in Mount Gilead, North Carolina to Rae Alexander MacRae and Nellie Suzanne Haynes. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina and a Ph.D degree in English literature at the University of North…View Obituary

Jeannine Carol Howell, 80, of West Fork, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home.  She was born August 13, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Frank and Dorothy Cohoon Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Curt Howell; and a granddaughter, Amber. Jeannine worked at Baldwin Piano and Fayetteville Public…View Obituary

Karen Lee King, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Springdale.  She was born July 8, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to Henry and Mildred Loretta Prieb Blaine. She is survived by a daughter, Vicky King. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will be…View Obituary

Gene Osburn, 89, of Fayetteville, died November 25, 2020. He was born August 13, 1931 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Henry and Bertha Brammer Osburn. He was owner of Osburn Trucking. Gene was an avid fisherman, camper, enjoyed bluegrass music and family gatherings. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; two brothers; and…View Obituary

Johnny Brook Warford, 71, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 with his wife and some of his loved ones present. He was born April 30, 1949 to Ruby Lynn Barefoot and Clyde Edward Warford in San Antonio, Texas. Despite having asthma and several allergies, he served in the United States Navy.  Tho’…View Obituary