Obituaries

James Thomas Shaffer, 73, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Springdale.  He was born November 25, 1946 in Pensacola, FL to James and Dorothy Raines Shaffer, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War.  James was a retired mechanic for Allen Canning Company.  He enjoyed…View Obituary

Willard Warner West, IV, 36, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Fayetteville.  He was born November 23, 1983 in Fayetteville to Willard and Ronita West, III. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ronita and his younger brother, Alex West. Will enjoyed cooking, genealogy, cartography, caving and hunting. He is survived…View Obituary

Lacey Rae Chappell, 35, of Farmington, died April 8, 2020. She was born October 20, 1984 in Springdale to Eddie and Kathy Caselman Chappell. Lacey was a talented beautician and loved drawing and doing makeovers. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie and her grandparents, Leonard & Alpha Reese. She is survived by…View Obituary

Lala Lynn Owens, 50, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Fayetteville.  She was born November 14, 1969 in Orlando, FL to Jack and Sharon Merry Owens. She was preceded in death by her mother. Lala enjoyed music and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Brandon Mashek of Eureka…View Obituary

Edward Lee Tate, 79, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  He was born April 29, 1940 in Oark to E.W. and Estelle Tate. Ed owned and operated his own business, Arkan Exterminating for many years in the Northwest Arkansas area.  He enjoyed many years coaching his son’s and other youth baseball teams.  He…View Obituary

Sharon Diane Drain, 56, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home.  She was born March 19, 1964 in Fayetteville to Harvey and Georgia Keys Brown. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Brown. Sharon enjoyed gardening, baking and spending-time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Donnie…View Obituary

Evelyn Sue Nickell Gabbard, 82, of Springdale, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Springdale.  She was born August 4, 1937 in Hazel Valley, AR to Richard and Alpha Brooks Nickell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnny A. Gabbard; siblings, Andy, Hilda, Howard, Glen and Cecil (Nickell) and Wilma Hilsdon;…View Obituary

Bobby Alan Wallis, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in Fayetteville.  He was born March 22, 1937 in Fayetteville to Logan Wallis and Marie Goforth. His career was in construction, but his love was for the great outdoors and his family, especially his wife and children. He is survived by his beloved…View Obituary

Bernice Hurst, 86, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Fayetteville.  She was born February 17, 1934 in Preston, Idaho to John and Delores Gregory Fenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arvel Laverne Hurst; and a son, Robin Wayne Hurst. Bernice enjoyed gardening and traveling.  She loved covered…View Obituary

Evelyn Sue Lock, 78, of Elkins, died March 20, 2020.  She was born April 14, 1941 to Harley and Opal Brannon Lock. She was a waitress, enjoyed music and art, playing the organ and singing for family and friends.  Evelyn had a great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kristien.…View Obituary