Maxwell Lee Akers, 86 of Fayetteville passed away August 13, 2026, in Bentonville, Ark. He was born June 19, 1940, in Brooklyn Township, Ill., to Charles Floyd Akers and Elizabeth Bunn (Stambaugh) Akers. He is a U.S. Navy veteran after serving 10 years. He retired after 45 years as a boiler engineer for the Veteran’s … More Maxwell Lee Akers
Shirley Beyenka, age 83, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born December 30, 1942, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to George and Evelyn Husky. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Susan G. Marshall; sister, Judy Rich and her brother, Robin Husky. She attended the Assembly of God Church. She … More Shirley Beyenka
James “Jim” Ainsworth, 81, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, in Fayetteville. He was born June 5, 1945, in Tomnolen, Mississippi, to James Ruben and Mary Sue Ainsworth. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served for three years during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service, … More Jim Ainsworth
Dorothy Ann “Dot” Michael Mitchell, 98, of Fayetteville, completed her journey on July 24, 2026 at Willard Walker Hospice Home, Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Arkansas City, Arkansas, in the aftermath of The Great Flood, to George Garver Michael, a baker, and Mary Adelaide Miller Michael. Her family fled the devastation … More Dot Mitchell
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
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
Garland Lee Standrod was born July 15, 1940, and died May 25, 2026, at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was raised in Fort Smith. Graduated from Fort Smith Senior High School; Tulane University (BA; philosophy, Phi Beta Kappa), attended Leeds University in England, University of Maryland (MLS, library science, Beta Phi Mu), and … More Garland Lee Standrod
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
David Lee Wagnon passed away at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville on May 4, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born at home at 594 W Prospect St. in Fayetteville on May 3, 1939, to Myrtle Marie (Andre) and Pete Wagnon. David graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1958, and enlisted in the … More David Wagnon
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