All Obituaries

Kent Douglas Marrs, 61 of Huntsville, passed away September 23, 2023 in Huntsville, Arkansas.  He was born January 22, 1962 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Clayton and Ozeina Watkins Marrs.  He is survived by a son, Tee Jay Marrs of Huntsville; a daughter, Emily Mayes (Jimmy) of Huntsville; brother, Dwayne Marrs (Brenda) of Huntsville; a sister, Lisa Lynch of Huntsville; and four grandchildren including Annika Mayes, Alijah Chambers, Azelea Chambers, and Azekiel Chambers. A...

Richard Dwayne Robbins, 67 of Huntsville, passed away September 21, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was born May 30, 1956 in South Gate, California to Wendell Robbins and Roberta Jean Smith. He was a local businessman in Huntsville, owning and operating Robbins Tire and Robbins Automotive.  In the Navy, he was a jet engine mechanic.  He rode Harley’s all his life. He is preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather, Frank Rossman. He is survived by...

Marlin Lea Dammann Beauchamp, 86 of Huntsville, passed away September 17, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Marlin Lea, known as Marlea, was born October 24, 1936 in Butterfield, Arkansas to the late Roy and Mae Hickman Dammann.  Marlea retired from Campbell Soup.  She loved spending time with her family and playing bingo and dominoes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Beauchamp Sr.; son, Billy Joe Beauchamp Jr.; grandson, Billy Lawrence Smith; four sisters,...

Ricky Lee Hellyer, 52, of Huntsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, September 11, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.  He was born July 26, 1971 to the late Clinton and Mary (Bartlett) Hellyer in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He attended the House of Prayer in Huntsville.  He loved motorcycles and music.  His two favorite things were hearing his children sing and getting together with family and friends. He is survived by the love of his life for 22 years, April...

Robert Ward Wilder, 79 of Huntsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 8, 2023 at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.  He was born June 25, 1944 to the late Jacob C Wilder and Frances G Gregory in Lebanon, Tennessee.  He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Dawn Michelle Wilder and a brother, Tony Tubb. He is survived by the love of his life for 14 years, Barbara Ashby; his daughter, Delana Fisher and son, Dana Wilder both of...

Ike Evans, 70 of Hindsville passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in Hindsville. He was born June 8, 1953 in Hindsville to Calvin Evans and Lola (Gosvener) Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Calvin Drew Evans and Bobby Evans; sister, Mary Ann Davis; four grandchildren, Toby Jackson, James Jackson, Brandon Sage and Tonya Jackson and great grandson, Clyde Carr. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Cleta (Brannon) Evans of the home; children, Ethan Evans, Tommy...

Donald Ray Bowen “Don”, 66 of Wesley went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born September 18, 1956 in Shawnee, OK to Ernest Gordon Bowen and Wetha Jo (Shelton) Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gordon Dwain and Dennis Ricky Bowen. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Rea and husband Dave of Fayetteville; brother, Darrell Bowen and wife Anita of Elkins; sister,...

Slade Bailey McDowell, 23, passed away August 25, 2023 at Siloam Springs Kayak Park in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  He was born October 25, 1999 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Keith McDowell and Rachael (Keck) Parrish.  Slade was best described as a free spirit. He loved his family. He lit up every room he entered. He was passionate and loyal with a big heart.  He was a hard worker and tried to help anyone he met. Slade was loved by all. He loved the water and...

Charlotte Lee Fontenot, age 82 of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 31, 1940, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Harold and Elizabeth (Sharp) Frisell. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings William, Harold, and Rebecca; and one granddaughter, Leigha. She is survived by son Richard (Laura) Devick of Albion, Iowa, son Robin (Christy) Devick of Hindsville, and daughter Kristie Fontenot of...

Brenda Joyce DuRell, age 74, of Wesley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her cherished home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1948, in Winslow, Arkansas, to the late Ira Drummond and Mary (Wilson) Drummond. Brenda's life was a testament to her selflessness and unwavering care for others. She had a heart that was always ready to help and support, tirelessly working to solve any problem that came her way. Her empathy and kindness knew no...