All Obituaries

Michael Howard Stephens 64, of Combs passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 27,1955 in Huntsville, Ar. to Howard Stephens and Mary Hunter-Stephens. He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Harrell and Candy Stephens. Survivors include his son, Joseph Stephens of Springdale; his Aunt, Virginia Hunter of Ozark; two cousins, Johnny Hunter of Mulberry and Tommy Hunter of Elkins. Graveside service will be Monday, January 27, 2020 at 11:00am...

Bruce Duane Chittick, 72 of Huntsville passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville from Melonoma Cancer. He was born July 12, 1947 in Phoenix, AZ to Jack Chittick and Frieda Cowan-Chittick. Preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Grace Chittick of the home; mother, Frieda Chittick of Huntsville; three sons, Randy Chittick of Clarksville, Jeff Chittick and wife Julie of Ozark and Caleb Chittick and wife Becky of Russellville;...

Keith Lanier Chaple, 51 of Elkins passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home. He was born August 19, 1968 in West Palm Beach, FL to Harry Brinson Chaple and Patricia Ann Lanier-Chaple. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin and Bea Lanier and Roger and Katherine Chaple and brother in law, Gene Van Houden. Survivors include his parents, Harry and Patricia Chaple of Forum; brother, Roger Chaple of Bella Vista; sister, Angela Van Houden of Forum; aunts and uncles, David...

Barbara “Junie” Burton, 84 of St. Paul passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Katherine’s Place in Fayetteville. She was born December 3, 1935 in St. Paul to Bill Baker and Evangeline Verucchi- Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jerry Burton; brother, Sheriff Ralph Baker and sister, Patsy Carroll. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Richard Burton of the home; children, Kay Rausch and husband Dick of Fayetteville; Rick Burton of Indiana, Pam...

Guy Wade Blevins, age 84, of Elkins, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2019 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.  Born August 14, 1935 in Dutton, Arkansas, he was the son of Burney Blevins and Fairy Ricketts-Blevins. Wade attended Elkins High School and the University of Arkansas where he obtained a master’s degree in industrial education. His early career included logging with his father and as a fire lookout for the Forest Service in Arizona. He...

Shawna Charlene Alexander, 44 of Huntsville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Springdale Health and Rehab. She was born January 3, 1975 in Huntsville to Arland Hobart Estep and Wendy Cooper-Estep. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Arland Alexander; brother, Bud Estep and sister, Pam McCarty. Survivors include her sisters, Jodie Ament and husband Daniel of Huntsville, Gloria Bratti of Fayetteville, Janet Phillips and husband Dean of Huntsville and Pam...

Tommy Joe Johnson, 76 of Pettigrew, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home. He was born September 20, 1943 in Madison County, Arkansas to Irvin Johnson and Velma Butts-Johnson. Joe loved fishing alongside his best friend and wife, Kathleen “Kat” Kay Johnson. He was born and raised in Pettigrew and enjoyed playing bluegrass music and visiting with friends. He was a very hard working man who loved owning and operating his Saw Mill in Pettigrew, AR. He enjoyed doing...

Jaimie Lynn Bauer, 42 of Witter passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was born in Pasadena, CA to Timothy Lueders and Joann Ford-Lueders. Survivors include her husband, Zac Bauer and their two children, Joshua and Kaleb all of the Home; sister, Patricia Sunderland and husband Scott of Mt. Pleasant, TX and parents, Timothy and Joann Lueders of Witter and several other family members and friends. Burial will be Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Witter Cemetery with family present. A...

Willis Andy Friend, 91 of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1928 in Newton County to Wesley Friend and Rebecca Collins-Friend. He was a self-employed farmer his entire life. He loved the outdoors including hunting and fishing and loved visiting with people, he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Willis Mark Friend; one brother and five sisters. Survivors include his wife of 63...

Gary Wayne Braswell, 62 of Elkins passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home. He was born March 10, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Homer Ray Braswell and Bobbie Ruth Roberts-Braswell. He graduated Elkins High School and was a member of the Elkins first Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael Ray Braswell. Survivors include his brothers, Bobby Jim Braswell and wife Susan, George Allen Braswell, Joe Glen Pollock all of Elkins and Don Richard...