Pat Cooper

Patricia “Pat” Puett Cooper, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a life defined by devotion to her family, service to others, and a warm, generous spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Born Sept. 28, 1939, in Eastman, Georgia, Pat was the daughter of … More Pat Cooper

Bill Burnett

Bill Burnett, Ph.D., 78 of Springdale, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born January 11, 1948, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Clell Burnett and Frances Elsie (Myers) Burnett. Bill was a native of Bentonville, Ark. He attended the University of Arkansas on a football scholarship earning … More Bill Burnett

Bimmy Smith

Gary Wayne Smith, AKA “Bimmy,” 72, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1954. Gary was a hardworking and devoted family man who retired from the University of Arkansas after 10 years of dedicated service. He was always on the go and rarely sat still. He enjoyed … More Bimmy Smith

Lloyd Miller

Lloyd Miller, age 82, of Fayetteville passed away Monday July 6, 2026. He was born September 25, 1943, in Hindsville, Arkansas to Ervin and Maude Culwell Miller. He served in the United States Air Force. He began his military career as an E1 Private and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was preceded in death … More Lloyd Miller

Jerry Musick

Gerald “Jerry” Musick, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 24, 1940, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Arlie and Leona Musick, Jerry was raised on the family’s small farm east of Perry, Oklahoma. As the oldest of six children, he learned early the values of hard … More Jerry Musick

Toney Bowers

Toney Willis Bowers, 71, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springdale, Arkansas, on January 15, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Luna Bowers; his brother Aaron; and his sister Jeannie. He is survived by his wife of 40 … More Toney Bowers

Ron Konig

Dr. Ronald Howard Konig, Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (1959–2010), climbed his last mountain at home as he wished during the early morning hours of July 1, 2026. Ron was born on August 12, 1932, in Albany, New York, the only child of Howard Frances and Mildred Manning Konig, who … More Ron Konig

Jack Rash

John Carl Rash, known as Jack, passed away on June 27, 2026, after a brief hospital stay. He was born on October 21, 1946, in Houston, Texas, to Robert Warren Rash and Mary Louise McDowell Rash. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Robert Warren Rash Jr. He is survived by … More Jack Rash

Romey Thomason

Romey Ronnie Thomason, of Fayetteville, passed away on November 15, 2016, at 81 years old. Romey was born on April 25, 1935, in Brinkley, Arkansas, to Booker T. and OraLee Thomason. He was preceded in death by his parents. Romey was a college graduate and a teacher in the Fayetteville Public School System for 52 … More Romey Thomason