A barrel of laughter, a bundle of fun, yes, Jo’s the one.” This quote from her 1957 senior yearbook perfectly captures the essence of Jo. Spending time with her always led to smiles, laughter, and lightness of heart. Her favorite Bible verse Micah 6:8, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love … More Jo Kimbrell Kauffman
M. Carlene Kirkwood, age 86, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was born March 22, 1940, in Muskogee, Okla., to Carl and Edna Dunn Crow. She was a passionate artist who found great joy in arts and crafts, often sharing her talents at shows, conventions, and community events. She also … More Carlene Kirkwood
Richard Earl Hughen, age 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Irene (Ridgway-Hughen) Hunter and Olin Hughen. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, Tom; his brother, Harley, and his wife Carol (Thelen) Hughen. Rich … More Rich Hughen
Lyle Orben Kirkwood, age 88, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born August 29, 1937, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to George and Bonita Barkshire Kirkwood. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Kirkwood. He served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, M. Carlene Kirkwood; … More Lyle Kirkwood
John Eugene Slape, 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. John was born on August 16, 1950, in Fayetteville, to Raymond Leonard Slape and Muriel Janell (Browning) Slape. He graduated from Fayetteville High School. John was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He … More John Slape
Martin Hunter Hileman, age 72, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas passed away February 12, 2026. He was born July 21, 1953 to Leslie Hileman and Martha Hileman Westberg in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father Leslie Hileman, and mother Martha Hileman Westberg. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Brisco) Hileman of … More Martin Hileman
Mhaniq “Nico” Wilkerson, age 27, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. He was born October 25, 1998 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Roberta (Robin) Bidwell Wilkerson. Mhaniq served in the United States Navy to help protect his country. He is survived by his daughter: Nova Rose Littlejohn of Seattle, Wash., and two … More Nico Wilkerson
Geneva Kay Bullington Ferrell — known to everyone simply as Kay — passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with her beloved greyhound, Friday, faithfully at her side. Kay was born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas and was raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where her roots ran deep and her personality shone bright. … More Kay Ferrell
Kenneth Lee Gray, 84, of Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. Born on September 13, 1941 in Fayetteville. He graduated from Fayetteville High School class of 1959 and served four years in the United States Army. Following his military service, Kenneth moved to Bell Gardens, California, to be with his mother, Grace Gray … More Kenneth Lee Gray
Herbert Hal Marshall Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Huntsville, Arkansas, on January 12, 2026. Herb was born January 10, 1941, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas; to Roberta Marshall Waggoner. When Roberta passed away in 1947, Herb was raised by his grandparents, aunts and uncles in the communities of Greenland and West Fork as … More Herb Marshall