All Obituaries

Mrs. Freda Lorene (Shadrick) Partain, 75, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  She was born on January 13, 1949, in Dumas, Arkansas to Otis and Viola (Abbott) Shadrick.  Freda was a special soul that touched many people, sharing her love of God and life.  She was known as Mrs. Freda to the many students who rode her bus throughout the years with Greenland School District.  She loved to sew and quilt and was always ready to go to a few...

Lori Ann Ward, 49 of Springdale passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born February 17, 1975 in Fayetteville to Earl Smith and Gwenda (Green) Smith. She loved music and family. She loved her grandkids most of all. She was crazy as hell…… Sorry Mom…LOL. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Eulis and Ethel Smith, Jerry and Ila Lorene Green, Brother, Tracy Wayne Smith and Sister, Amy Renee...

Alan Lee Ditmore, 63, of Huntsville passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born October 7, 1960, in Wichita, KS to Billie Eugene Ditmore and Helen (Hartwick) Ditmore. He graduated from Springdale High School and was a member of Faith Southern Baptist Church in Huntsville. Alan had retired after 37 years at Kawneer in Springdale and was presently employed by Ducommon in Huntsville. Most people that knew Alan would describe him as an...

Matthew August Schmidt, aged 44, of St. Paul, Arkansas left this world on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. Matt was born on July 26th, 1979, to Gus and Carol Schmidt in Lawrence, KS. After Matt graduated from Lawrence High School in 1997, he excelled as a football player for Fort Scott Community College. Matt honed his skills in mathematics, building, and many forms of creative woodwork throughout the years to come. Construction sites all over Kansas, Idaho, and Arkansas featured Matt on the...

Born March 6th 1948 in Lansing Michigan. Youngest of 3 children born to Ruth Pattinson and Ned Rolfe. Linda adored her brother and sister. She mourned the loss of her siblings until her last breath. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Daryl Rolfe (1967) and sister Sandy Rolfe Ackley (1982) along with a great granddaughter Abby (2011) Children. Evelyn Camp of Huntsville. Becky Stewart of Elkins. Matt Drewyor of Huntsville. Nellie (Mark) Myers of West Fort. Luke Drewyor of...

Sarah Melissa Braswell, 47 of Elkins passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Fayetteville. She was born November 14, 1976, in Springdale to Bobby J. Braswell and Susan (Triska) Braswell. Sarah loved the outdoors. She loved gardening, flowers, hiking and camping just to name a few. She was very passionate about playing the piano. She had a big heart. She would open her door when others would close theirs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fannie and John Triska and Homer Ray...

Ryan Patrick Hawkins, 27 of Elkins passed away March 11, 2024, at his home.  He was born October 10, 1996, to Rex Hawkins and Tracy Perrin. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Donna Hawkins. Survivors include his mother, Tracy Prevenas of Springdale; father, Rex Hawkins of Elkins; two brothers, Samuel Parker Hawkins and Jordan Scott Prevenas both of Fayetteville; grandfather, Bill Hawkins and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. You were so loved and missed by everyone...

Thomas (Tommy)Warren Kidd ,68 of Fayetteville, Arkansas Was born on May 6th 1955. He passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday April 2nd 2024. He was born to Harold and Mary Kidd and graduated from Oceanside Ca. in 1973 and went on to become a professional cook for over 40 years. Tommy is survived by his children Theresa Kidd, Joe Kidd, Margie Kidd, and Michael Kidd. His brothers Michael Kidd and his wife Pam of Arizona and Richard Kidd and wife Kim of Fayetteville Ar. And...

Henry Lee Morrell Jr, 59 of Harrison passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Springfield, MO. He was born October 11, 1964, in Michigan to Henry Lee Morrell Sr and Patty (Grubbs) Morrell. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Brenda (Snider) Morrell of the home; four sons, Henry Morrell III and wife Megan of Springfield, Jimmy Lee Morrell and wife Kristy of West Fork, Cody Lee Morrell of Mississippi, Daniel Morrell of Fayetteville; two daughter,...

Ray Leon McDade, 69 of Huntsville passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was born December 18, 1954 in Prescott, Arkansas to Joe Buck William McDade and Winnie Louise (Adcock) McDade. Ray loved the outdoors including fishing, camping and gardening to name a few. He was also very good at various building projects. Most of all Ray loved his church and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Becky McDade of the home; two...