All Obituaries

James Vandiver, 69 of Huntsville passed away January 18, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born February 9, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Jack and Huldah (Srock) Vandiver. After a family tragedy he was adopted with two of his sisters by P.G. and Nelleye Parks of Tupelo, Oklahoma. He graduated from Olney High School in 1970. He served in the National Guard. He married Linda (Ross) Johnson on June 1,1974. Mr. Vandiver was a Christian and together with his wife they pastored...

Christeen Margaret Reynolds, 88 of Combs passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Willard Walker Hospice. She was born February 8, 1932 in Madison County to Fred and Ova (Patrick) Burnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Reynolds; her parents; brother, Clifford Burnett and sister, Lucille Johnson. Survivors include her son, Jimmie Reynolds of the home; two sisters, Marie Wright of Auburn, WA. and Jewell Proctor and husband Gary of Lincoln; three brothers, Kelly Burnett...

John Wayne Snider Jr, 42 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home. He was born February 28, 1978 in Claremore, Oklahoma to John and LaRita (Herring) Snider. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Loretta and Floyd Snider and RC and Johnnie Scudday and sister-in-law, Vanessa Snider. He is survived by his parents, John and LaRita Snider of Huntsville; children, John Wayne Snider III and Daisy, Seirra Snider, Ethan Snider and Kolton Snider all of Huntsville and...

Leon Lyle Hoffman, 60 of Berryville passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1960 to Marvin and Lura (Scott) Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hoffman. Survivors included his wife of 31 years, Jane Hoffman of the home; two sons, Joseph Bellinger and wife Nicole and CJ Bellinger and wife Jessica all of Berryville; mother, Lura Hoffman of Berryville; sister, Colleen Crowner of Michigan and four grandchildren, Trinity, Madison,...

Mary Ann Ellis, 80 of Pettigrew passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home. She was born June 30, 1940 to Howard and Agnus (Beard) Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Austin. Survivors include her two sons, Jeffrey Ellis and Danny Ellis and wife Pattie all of Pettigrew; brother, Charles Brown and wife Janice of West Monroe, La. and four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2PM, Friday, January 8, 2021 at Boston Mountain...

John Mark Bernard, 52 of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home. He was born October 24, 1968 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Henry and Bernice (McCoy) Bernard. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild. Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, Jamie Bernard of the home; son, Josh Bernard and wife Melissa of Oklahoma; daughter, Nikki Campbell and husband Derek of Lincoln; three brothers, Tim Bernard and wife Brenda of Texas, David Bernard and...

Patricia “Patti” Ann Birdsong-Creed, 60 of Huntsville passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. She was born November 17, 1960 in Harrison to John Turner Birdsong and Faye Hellen (Bernard) Birdsong. She was preceded in death by her parents and John Robert “Bob” Birdsong. Survivors include her husband of 32 years , Benjamin Creed; three daughters, Heaven Creed-Teel and her husband Steve, BreAnna Sanborn and Starlena Creed; grandchildren, Turner Birdsong-...

Rayella Jean Mays, 52 of Kingston passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1968 to Ed and Sharron (Laughter) Murrell. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Kaye; second husband, Walter Mays and brother, Jaye Edgar Murrell. She is survived by daughter, Sharron Rivera and husband Timothy of Kingston; two sons, John Kaye and wife Stefany of Kingston and Kenny Kaye and wife Ashlee of Grove, Oklahoma; parents, Ed...

Ray was born December 10, 1956 and passed December 7, 2020 in Yellville, Ar. He was the son to Jean and Carlton Pitcox of Texas.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon Donley; one son Harley(Angela) Donley and his granddaughter, the love of his life, Rose. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister.  May you ride in peace my love beside your lost brothers and sisters of the road.  No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...

Thomas Richard Smallman, 70 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. He was born June 6, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to Richard and Dorothy (Horan) Smallman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Marla Smallman of the home; son, Christopher Smallman of Huntsville; grandson, Tommy Smallman of Huntsville and sister, Linda Smallman of Indiana.   No services are planned Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...