Obituaries

The Celebrated Life Deidre Ann Davis Butler, Esq., affectionately known as “Dee,” was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 26, 1955, to the late Hilton and Bernice (Jones) Davis. As a child, Deidre always knew she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps and become an attorney and advocate. Her career aspirations led her…View Obituary

Patricia May Turner Green, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 17, 2020.  She was born April 12, 1935, in Little Rock, AR to C.F. and Agnes McGrew Turner. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bill Turner and his wife Deloris Turner; a sister, Betty Matthews…View Obituary

Michael Drew Brown, 66, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 in Fayetteville.  He was born July 7, 1954 in Oklahoma to Douglas Drew and Opal Price Brown. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Oak Cemetery in Fayetteville. There is no scheduled visitation.    View Obituary

Bryan Driggers, 55, of Lowell, AR passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 in Springdale.  He was born July 15, 1965 in Fayetteville to Robert and Darlene Sisemore Driggers. He is preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Sisemore Taylor. Bryan was an avid outdoorsman who spent numerous hours hunting and fishing.  He spent most…View Obituary

Calvin Langham, 92, of Elkins, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Huntsville.  He was born August 22, 1927 in Goshen, AR to Amsie Ammon and Myrtie Branstetter Langham. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dewanna Ann Kennedy Langham; a son, Ricky Langham; a sister, Virginia Boatright; a grandson, Coby Langham; and a…View Obituary

Jerry D. Thompson, of Rogers, passed away at home.  He was born December 26, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Murl J. And Dorothy Nadine Grogan Thompson. He was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church, a 1970 graduate of Elkins High School and a retired Army veteran, having served overseas in Vietnam, Germany and…View Obituary

Faye Frances Laird, 89, of West Fork, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Fayetteville.  She was born April 12, 1931 in Oxford, England to Percey William and Annie Loisa Inness. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Paul Laird in 2016; and a brother, Roy William Inness. Faye was a…View Obituary

Velma Harris, 89, of Durham, passed away Saturday, August the 8, 2020. She was born March 2, 1931 in Durham to Walter E. and Mary Anne Milan Turner. Velma worked in housekeeping until retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harris; parents; five brothers, Dossie Turner, Johnnie Turner, Leon Turner, Cecil Turner…View Obituary

Bernadette Marie Slamons, 79, of Fayetteville, died August 5, 2020. Born on October 11, 1940, in Rockford, IL to Joseph and Nora Kuczynski, Bernadette loved ghost stories, celebrity news, shopping, puzzles, and a good adventure. She would be there whenever you needed her.  Her role as a nurturer and caretaker took her through nursing school.…View Obituary

Margaret Irene Prichard, 87, of West Fork, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home.  She was born July 8, 1933 in Fayetteville to Andrew and Novia Napier Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Fred Drain and Curtis Prichard; two sons, Timothy Drain and Bobby Prichard; and a sister, Geneva…View Obituary