Anita Sampley

Anita Lynn Sampley shuffled off this mortal coil on March 27, 2026, in Fayetteville. Born on July 16, 1948, in Forrest City, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Juanita Cox Sampley and R. Leonard Sampley. Proudly a Southern girl, she was raised and reared in Forrest City, Ark., graduating from high school there … More Anita Sampley

Eloise Faur

Eloise Faddis Faur, 84, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home. She was born July 26, 1941, at her grandparents’ house at Wharton Creek, Arkansas. Her parents were Doyle and Wilma Steele Faddis. Eloise graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree and earned her M.Ed. from the University … More Eloise Faur

Pat Welker

Patricia Ann Welker after a long life of service, teaching, family and friendship, Pat Welker died Tuesday, March 17, at the age of 91. In its entirety, Pat’s life can be described as a quilt, consisting of a variety of patterns, colors, and textures. A quilt whose richness and intentionality could not be realized until … More Pat Welker

Pat Kelly

Patricia “Pat” Kelly was born into a loving family and shared a deep, lasting bond with her mother, Mary D. Kelly, and her siblings, Jo Ann Tansacha and John Kelly. Pat loved her mother dearly, cherishing the strength and values she was given, and carried that love with her throughout her life. She was an … More Pat Kelly

Marsha Garrett

Marsha Garrett, age 71, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on January 31, 2026. She was born in Sunflower, Kansas on September 30, 1954 to Raymond Garrett and Ella Marie Davidson. Marsha is preceded in death by her parents and her grandmother Dora Amelia DeMint. She is survived by her sisters Brenda Garrett and Tammie Clark … More Marsha Garrett

Betty Carithers

Bettye Doyle Hall Carithers, 95, passed away on January 17, 2026. Bettye was born at home on December 17, 1930, to Hazel and Kie Hall in Benton, Arkansas. Her only brother, Kie, was born thirteen years later. A child of The Depression, she lived in rural Benton and attended a two-room schoolhouse. Her family moved … More Betty Carithers

Debbie Wasson

Debbie Wasson, age 70, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1955. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Kindley Wasson Jr. and Bobbie Jean Delzell Wasson. Debbie went to elementary, junior high and high school in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was … More Debbie Wasson

Braeden Williams

Braeden Williams, lovingly known as “Bubbs,” and “Bwill” was born on April 29, 1999, in Fayetteville. He passed away on December 31, 2025, at his home in Kennett, Missouri. Braeden was deeply loved and will be forever cherished by his parents, Tiffanie and Ricky Jamison, and Kevin and Mindy Williams. He leaves behind his two … More Braeden Williams

Pamela Jo Andersen

Pamela Jo Andersen, age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born Pamela Jo Johnson on October 28, 1948, in Yankton, South Dakota, she was preceded in death by her father Richard Johnson, her son Matthew Andersen, and her husband Craig “Randy” Andersen. Survivors are her mother Ruth “Arlene” Johnson; sister Nancy … More Pamela Jo Andersen

Dixie Cole

Dixie Ann Walker Cole was born in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on July 8, 1932, to Digby West and Virginia Ervin Walker, and entered the presence of our Lord on November 30, 2025. Dixie graduated from Eureka Springs High School in 1950, serving as class historian, before attending William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri, where she … More Dixie Cole