Obituaries

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

Rhonda Gail Ingalls, 61, of West Fork, Arkansas, passed away on March 22, 2020 after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer. Gail was born October 27, 1958 to Junior Leon and Lora Jean Porter of Fayetteville, Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1977, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Harding…View Obituary

Donald Aaron Hulse, Jr, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at home in Fayetteville.  He was born July 20, 1971 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville to Donald Aaron Hulse, Sr and Betty Jo Stout (Hulse). He was a 1990 graduate of Fayetteville High School. He is survived by his father,…View Obituary

Curt Leroy Howell, 94, of West Fork, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Fayetteville.  He was born February 26, 1926 in Benton County, AR. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Curt had been employed as a rigger for Richfield Oil.  He enjoyed watching bull riding and working with his livestock. He is…View Obituary

Evelyn Bernice Copeland, 96, of Fayetteville, died March 8, 2020.  She was born November 11, 1923 in DeSoto, Missouri to Frank and Emily Young Ruff, and married Vernon O. Copeland on February 27, 1946. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family.  She will always be remembered for her wit, humor and…View Obituary