Obituaries
Virginia Lee Winkler
Jul 29, 2025
Virginia Lee (Self) Winkler, 72, of Gentry, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Regency Hospital of Springdale.
Virginia, known to many as "Jenny," was born on February 10, 1953, in Rogers, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Dale Self and Betty (Boatman) Self. She married Lonnie Winkler Sr. on October 1, 1971, in...
Martin "Jim" Reed
Jul 24, 2025
Martin James “Jim” Reed, 75, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Jim was born March 28,1950 in Merced, California to Stallard Reed and Mable Packer-Reed. From a young age, he found peace in the outdoors, camping under the stars, hiking the trails, and soaking in the beauty of the California mountains. He enjoyed the stillness, the...
Twila Anderson
Jul 22, 2025
Twila June Anderson, 76, of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Twila was born April 24, 1949 in Lamar, Colorado. Twila spent many years serving as a ward clerk and certified nursing assistant, where her compassionate heart and steady hands touched the lives of many. Her commitment to helping others was more...
Sonya Gayle Lawrence
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sonya Gayle Lawrence (“Mimi”) February 14, 1950 – July 19, 2025
On July 19, 2025, our family lost its heart, its light, and one of the fiercest sources of unconditional love we’ve ever known. Sonya Gayle Lawrence—our beloved wife, mother, Mimi, and friend—passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy stitched with love, laughter, and unwavering...
Lance Rob Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Lance Rob Johnson, 71, of Tontitown, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born February 4, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was raised in a loving home by his parents, Ralph Earl Johnson and Jackie Frances (Jones) Johnson.
Lance graduated from Springdale High School in 1972, where he also competed in boxing, winning a state championship. After graduation...
Ulele D Stinchcomb
Jul 15, 2025
Ulele “Lea” Deloris Rouse was born December 2nd,1928, to Granville “Tink” and Mae Rouse. She was the third of four daughters, all of whom have preceded her in death. Lea grew up on her parents’ land and attended Colcord High School –home of the Hornets– where she met the love of her life, Ray Stinchcomb, during their freshman year in...
Jack John Robert McAuliffe
Jul 15, 2025
John Robert “Jack” McAuliffe, 80, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home.
Jack was born on May 11, 1945, in Caracas, Venezuela. He was the son of John James McAuliffe and Margaret Elizabeth (Quigley) McAuliffe. He finished one year of college in Michigan before enlisting in the Navy. Jack was a proud veteran.
During his...
Retha Hudson Rolus
Jul 13, 2025
Retha Hudson Rolus, 59, passed away July 13, 2025.
Retha was born February 9, 1966 in Gravette, Arkansas to Buck Tehee and Linda Harviston-Tehee. Retha was a woman who found joy in the simple things- pages of a good page, the sound of music, and the warmth of laughter. She was known for her bright spirit and her love for her...
Loree Foreman
Jul 11, 2025
Melva “Loree” Warren Foreman passed away July 11, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 28, 1950 to James Clyde and Marie Edwards Warren.
Loree left us way too soon, but lived a full and productive life, overcoming many obstacles.
She had an extraordinary career in the pressure washer business which began at Citation in Siloam...
Virginia "Jenny" L Hilderbrand
Jul 8, 2025
Virginia “Jenny” Leah Hilderbrand of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Washington Reginal Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Jenny was born on November 17, 1951, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was the daughter of John Rusk Jr. and Louise M Ford Rusk. Jenny attended NSU and later went to nursing school earning her LPN. She worked...
Eloise Taylor
Jul 7, 2025
Eloise Merle Taylor, 98, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2025 surrounded by family and love at the Quail Ridge Living Center.
She was born December 18, 1926 to Forrest Turner and Zula (Cain) Turner. Born and raised in Siloam Springs, she spent her entire life rooted in the community she cherished deeply.
Eloise was a woman known...
Jeff Lynn Stafford
Jul 6, 2025
Jeff Lynn Stafford, age 62, of Springdale, AR, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2024.
Jeff was born December 16, 1962, in Springdale, Arkansas, the son of William George Stafford and Loretta (Knapton) Stafford.
Jeff worked as a laborer in the construction industry. During his free-time he enjoyed hunting for artifacts and metal detecting. His faithful companion and best buddy, Kenny, (his...
Robert Charley Fish
Jul 2, 2025
Robert Charley Fish, 84, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home.
Robert was born December 22, 1940 in Wheeler, Texas to Ira and Sybil Fish. On May 1, 1970, he married the love of his life, Freda “Orene”. If you knew Robert, you knew a man who could talk to anyone and made...
Richard Harrell
Jun 26, 2025
Richard Warren Harrell, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2025 at his home.
Richard was born March 21, 1959 in San Bernardino, California to JD and Pauline Harrell. Born with a tenacity that would carry him through a lifetime of health challenges, Richard never let illness define him. He spent his life behind the wheel as a dedicated truck...
Jalana Kay Silvey
Jun 22, 2025
Jalana Kay Silvey (Williams), born July 8, 1956, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, after battling Alzheimer’s and early-onset dementia for more than a decade. Family meant everything to her. She was always ready to give love, such as taking phone calls at random hours, offering hugs during tough times, and cherishing moments big and small. Jalana grew up...
Cynthia Milner
Jun 20, 2025
Cynthia Ann (Ralston) Milner, 81, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away at her home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Cynthia was born on July 25, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of Harold Ralston and Laura Keller Ralston. She was the widow of the late James Milner, whom she married on June 7, 1997, in Siloam Springs and...
William Butler II
Jun 16, 2025
William Robert Butler II, age 51, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.
Bill was born on June 24, 1973 in Casa Grande, Arizona to William Robert Butler and Wanda Clayton. William was a devoted husband, loving father, caring brother, and a loyal friend to many.
Bill had a kind spirit and a deep love for his family, who meant the world...
Sue Church
Jun 13, 2025
Velma “Sue” Church, 74, of Colcord, Oklahoma, formerly of Siloam Springs, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville.
Sue was born on September 2, 1950, in Wagoner, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Earl Rice and Virginia Thornburg Rice. She married the love of...
Eldon Laukon
Jun 11, 2025
Eldon Laukon, 38, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.
Eldon was born on July 7, 1986 in Majuro, Marshall Islands. He was the son of Jemaien Laukon and Neiko Lobwij. He worked for Tysons Foods.
He is survived by one son, Leroy Laukon of Berryville, Arkansas; one Brother, Laukon Laukon of Springdale;...
Burl Dean Simmons
Jun 6, 2025
Burl Dean Simmons, age 83, of Springdale, AR, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Burl was born September 19, 1941 in Nail, Arkansas, the son of the late Lloyd Simmons and Merinda (Neal) Simmons. On April 11, 1966 in Jasper AR, he married the love of his life, Lavada Barnard.
Burl worked as an in the maintenance department for Tyson Foods...
