Obituaries

Jun 1, 2026

Donna M. Collins, 88, of Siloam Springs, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Maples Nursing and Rehab in Springdale, Arkansas.

Donna was born November 3, 1937, in Pasadena, California, to Donald and Julia Turner Schwab. She married Delmar Collins on September 4, 1955, in Pasadena. He preceded her in death in 2023. They built a life together over 68...

Jun 1, 2026

Doug Inman, 68, of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

Doug was born on August 23, 1957, in Potsdam, New York. He was the son of J.P. Inman and Margaret Raiver Inman. He married the love of his life Lisa Shelley in 2001. Doug served Honorably in the U.S. Army in...

May 3, 2026

May 15, 2026

Kila Kathleen Killian, age 65, of Centerton, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas.

Kila was born on April 16, 1961, in Modesto, to the late John Killian and Carolyn (Denton) Killian.

Kila worked in banking for many years and was known for her warm heart and love for sharing stories and cherished memories. She had a...

May 24, 2026

Oneda Neal, age 98, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Springdale, Arkansas.

She was born October 4, 1927, in Ball Creek, Arkansas, to the late Charlie Edens and Allie Hubbard Edens.

Oneda dedicated many years working in Quality Control for George’s. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and found purpose in serving others through...

May 19, 2026

Leon L. Straight, age 87, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026.

He was born February 22, 1939, in Marshall, Arkansas, to the late Lonzo Straight and Viola (Sitton) Straight.

Leon worked in the concrete business and spent many years dedicated to his trade. He was a lifelong Baptist whose faith remained important throughout his life. In his later years,...

May 8, 2026

Emmanuel Lopez Hernandez, 42, of Fayetteville Arkansas passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Washington Regional Medical Center.

Emmanuel Was born on October 14, 1983 in Hidalgo, Mexico. He was the son of Crispin Lopez and Socorro Hernandez.

Visitation and service will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Funeral arrangements...

May 6, 2026

Mardean Renee Perdue, 58 beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went to her heavenly home surrounded by the love of her family.

Mardean was born to Don and Sharron Koons in Phoenix, AZ. She attended Colcord School, where she made lifelong friends and cherished memories that stayed with her throughout her life.

From a young age, she had a caring...

May 1, 2026

Janise Ruth Miller, age 73, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.

Janise was born on January 26, 1953, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Oliver Champlin and Florence (Siem) Champlin. On September 21, 1973, in Austin, Minnesota, she married the love of her life, Thomas Miller and he survives.

Janise...

Apr 30, 2026

Delores Jean Cofer, 86 (or 14 by her calculations), of Siloam Springs, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Maples at Har-Ber Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Springdale.

Delores was born on December 19, 1939, in Trenton, Missouri. She was the daughter of Rhoudy May and Ruby (Chandler) May and the widow of the late James Cofer who preceded her...

Apr 26, 2026

Abigail Martinez, age 91, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Ctr in Fayetteville, AR.

Abigail was born on January 14, 1935, in Guerrero, Mexico, the daughter of the late Benjamin Martinez and Inocente Real.

Abigail married Leoncio Contreras and he survives. She spent many years working in sale for an Art Gallery.

Abigail is survived...

Apr 24, 2026

Patricia Ann Marshall, 78, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.

Pat was born on December 2, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Eugene Mills and Cletus Barris Mills. Pat had attended college pursuing her degree in Nursing but decided to dedicate her life to her home and family....

Apr 19, 2026

Joanie Marie Harrison, age 69, of Salina Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Kansas Oklahoma on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Joanie was born on May 20, 1956 in Pryor Oklahoma to Angie Bell (Littlefield) Rolus and Charles Lafaye Vernon.

Joanie was a devoted mother, Nanny (grandmother/great-grandmother) and friend. Her life was centered around caring for her family, which she...

Apr 18, 2026

Tripta Rani, age 87, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the NW Medical Center in Springdale, AR.

Tripta was born on December 10, 1938, in Nangal Sarala Jalandhar Punjab, India the daughter of the late Mangu Mal and Ram Piyari.

Tripta was born and raised in the small village of Nangal Sarala in India. She married Tarsem...

Apr 14, 2026

Laney Grace Carrell, age 2 days, of Gentry, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 surrounded by family, at the Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas.

Laney Grace was born on April 12, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas, the daughter of Jared Carrell and Haylee (Burgess) Carrell.

Laney means “bright shining light” and Grace means “blessing and the unearned love and mercy given by...

Apr 12, 2026

Louis Vern Davidson, age 79, of Decatur, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Apple Creek Health and Rehab in Centerton, AR.

Louis was born on August 7, 1946, in Lenox, Iowa, the son of the late Jesse V. Davidson and Mildred M (Boham) Davidson.

After graduating high school, Louis worked for Barran’s Farm Supply driving a semi and doing...

Apr 5, 2026

Ted Weathers went to be with his Lord and Savior, while surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026. Ted was born on May 5, 1941 to Rogene and Mabel Weathers in Columbia MO. He grew up in the Siloam Springs, AR area. Ted graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 1959, and from college with a BS...

Apr 2, 2026

Marvin Luther Jones, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on April 2, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1940, in Russellville, Arkansas, to the late Luther Jones and Maxine Berry.

On July 27, 1985, he married Catherine Robinson in Branford, Connecticut, beginning a marriage that spanned many years.

Marvin worked as a Director of Human Resources for many different V.A. Hospitals across...

Apr 1, 2026

Opal M Leonard, 99, of Gravette, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Jamestown Nursing & Rehab in Rogers, Arkansas.

Opal was born on August 17, 1926, in Gravette, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jesse W Beckett and Maude L Gadberry Beckett. She married the Late Olin Glenn Leonard in Fayetteville on June 17, 1952, who preceded her...

Mar 28, 2026

Pete John Sbanotto, 77, passed away peacefully March 28, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.

He was born in Fayetteville in July of 1948 to Harry and Dorothy Sbanotto of Tontitown who proceeded him in death, along with his oldest son, Michael, who passed way in 2009. Pete is survived by one older sister, Betty Rolniak, and five younger...