Obituaries

Tommy Duane Ritch, 74, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. Tommy, son of Odell and Betty Jo Ritch of Fayetteville, Arkansas is survived by his daughter, Kelly Davis of Irving, Texas; brother, Bob Ritch of West Fork, Arkansas; his nephew, Aaron Ritch of Gravette, Arkansas; and niece, Heather Jones of Goshen,…View Obituary

William Dwight Miner, 70, of Prairie Grove, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Fayetteville.  He was born September 5, 1950 in Fayetteville to Jack “Dub” and Joan Mills Miner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack “Dub” and Joan Miner; and a sister, Regina Miner. Dwight was a proud Army veteran.  He…View Obituary

Janell Leach, 40, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020.  She was born October 20, 1979 in Fayetteville to Greg Leach and Peggy McElhaney Leach. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Hartzel “Bud” and Theoma Leach and Doris and Clatis McElhaney; aunt, Karen Lowery; and uncles, Gary McElhaney and Don Drury. Janell…View Obituary

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lois Williford John Hankins, 87, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 5:30 am. Jackie was born to Raymond and Sadie (Thompson) Williford on April 13, 1933. She grew up and attended school in Elkins Arkansas where she was a high school basketball star. Jackie…View Obituary

Theodore (Ted) L. Beeler, age 92, of Springdale passed away on September 19, 2020.  He was born May 27, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of Mary A. Beeler and Theodore G. Beeler. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Louise (Brink); sons, Alvin (wife Annette) and Ramon (wife Mary); grandchildren, Joshua,…View Obituary

Alice Lorrain Bookout, 93, of Fayetteville, left this earth on September 16, 2020 to be with her husband, Hubert Bookout and her son, Glen Bookout. She was born April 30, 1927 in West Fork, AR to parents Zatha Mae and Bryan Curtis. Alice is survived by a sister, Jane Prince of Bentonville; a daughter, Gayle…View Obituary

Randle Leon Oxford, 75, born August 14, 1945 in Winona, Arkansas passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and friends after a brief illness.  Randle was the son of Vivian Oxford Hall and Alex Oxford both of whom preceded him in death.  Randle was married to the love of his life, Mary, for…View Obituary

Richard Steve Austin, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away earlier this year on March 13, 2020.  He was born May 23, 1961 in Little Rock to Charles and Betty Sue Knight Austin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sue Knight Box. Steve enjoyed playing guitar and attending rock concerts.  He liked to kayak…View Obituary

Billy Coleman Graue, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Fayetteville.  He was born November 21, 1941 in Fayetteville to B.W. (Billy Washington) and Mildred Johnson Graue. He served in the Army National Guard and had worked as a purchasing agent. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, B.W. and Mildred…View Obituary

Emily Marie Weber, 51, of West Fork, Arkansas, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after a long illness. She leaves two daughters, Ava Marie Weber and Elsa Nicole Weber of Dallas, Texas; her mother, Claudia Clark and husband William Clark of Fayetteville; aunt and uncle Dolores and Charles Tant; cousin, Scott J. Tant of Ft. Oglethorpe,…View Obituary