Shirley Ann McKnight, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born July 16, 1935 in Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by a son, Jim McKnight, and a sister, Joan Davis. Shirley is survived by her husband of 70 years, Odell McKnight of the home; a daughter, Cheryl … More Shirley Ann McKnight
Truman Ellis Ball, 79, of Fayetteville passed away Feb. 25, 2012, in Fayetteville. He was born Sept. 18, 1932, at Ball Creek Community in Madison County. He owned and operated Ball’s Barber Shop for 27 years. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Margie Ball of the home, to … More Truman Ball
William Harry ‘Bill’ Martin Jr., 69, of Fayetteville died October 2001 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born December 6, 1931, in Stamps, Ark., to Harry Martin Sr. and Gladys Ward Martin. He was a band director, retiring from Woodland Junior High School in 1989 and had also taught band previously in … More ‘Bill’ Martin Jr.
Chester Aldridge, 60, who died at City Hospital Thursday, was a victim of tularemia, which he received from the bite of a tick. Tularemia is said to be becoming more prevalent in this region. The death last week is the second in Washington county from tick disease in about a year. Mr. Aldridge had been … More Chester Aldridge