Obituaries

Sep 14, 2017

Alice Bishop Church, 62, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away September 14, 2017 at the Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. A celebration of life will be held Monday, September 25, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 1:00pm to...

Sep 13, 2017

James Ronald Parnell, 65, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

 

Ron was born on August 6, 1952, the son of James William Parnell and Merry Christine (Chance) Parnell in Louisville, Kentucky.  He attended Freed-Hardeman College, Oklahoma Christian University and then attended and  graduated from John A. Gupton...

Sep 13, 2017

Norman B. Cline, 96, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice.

Norman was born on May 24, 1921 in Kingston, Arkansas to Alvin and Minnie (Deathridge) Cline.  He was an U.S. Army veteran and served in WWII.  He worked as a driver for Arkhola and enjoyed gardening in his free time.  Norman was...

Sep 13, 2017

Thomas Dewitt Surface, 68, of Maysville, AR passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

Thomas was born on the Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska, a son of Ralph Haven Surface and Mabel Violet Sullivan Surface. Thomas held various occupations including law enforcement, oil rig roughneck and dump truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing basketball...

Sep 3, 2017

Charles “Charlie” Leroy Gabbert, 65, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.

Charlie was born on July 3, 1952 in Claremore, Oklahoma, a son of Bud Leroy Gabbert and Mable Gene Barry Gabbert. He married Brenda Lou Greenlee on October 8, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charlie was owner and operator of...

Sep 2, 2017

Reading Deutsh, 90, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Saturday morning, September 2, 2017 at the Windcrest Health and Rehab Center in Springdale, Arkansas.

Ms. Reading was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Ann Boyer-Grammer and Homer Grammer.

The cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, AR. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.Backstrom-Pyeatte.com.

Aug 28, 2017

Claude M. “Bob” Coe, 96, of the Siloam Springs area passed away Tuesday morning, August 29, 2017 at Ozark Terrace Nursing home (the Highlands of Northwest Arkansas).

 

Bob was born on August 3, 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a son of the late Emmett Claude and Bess Coe. He was known as the “King of Gypsies” having devoted his time...

Aug 28, 2017

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Dwain Ezell, 74, longtime resident of the Siloam Springs area passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Saint Simeon’s Senior Community in Tulsa.

Dwain was born on January 28, 1943 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, a son of Clarence "Wesley" Ezell and Bernice Irene Oxford Ezell. He was a farmer in the Weddington Community for many years, enjoyed horseback...

Aug 25, 2017

Rosie Hathorn, 58, of Springdale, AR passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Rosie was born on June 21, 1959 in Boise, Idaho, a daughter of Frank Garcia and Mary Martinez Garcia. She married Larry Hathorn on August 8, 2004 in Springdale.   Rosie was a homemaker who loved family time and big cookouts....

Aug 24, 2017

Bobby “Bob” Dwayne Napier, 68 of Prairie Grove, AR, went to be with the Lord at 9:30pm on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville,

Bob entered into this life on August 28, 1948 in Lincoln, Arkansas. He was a son of Orville Napier and Helen Jetton Napier. Bob was a Master Electrician who worked...

Aug 15, 2017

Dr. John David Gaston of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

He was born on December 27, 1956 in Russellville, Arkansas, a son of the late James Mack Gaston and Martha Laverne (Jones) Gaston. He served in the United States Air Force in Pararescue and in the Army as a Physician. He owned and operated his own...

Aug 1, 2017

Jul 31, 2017

Fletcher Russell Williams, 88, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home.

Fletcher was born on January 28, 1929 at King’s River, AR, a son of Jack and Sarah Williams. He was one of eleven children. Fletcher proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 in Battery “B” 553rd Infantry. He was a member...

Jul 27, 2017

Robert John Wright, Jr., age 60, of Lowell, Arkansas, passed away July 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, on October 8, 1956, a son of Robert and Myrtle Wright.  He proudly served in the US Navy.  He worked many years as a USDA Inspector and many years at Wal-Mart Logistics in Bentonville, Arkansas.  He enjoyed...

Jul 26, 2017

Keith Allen Brosch, 46, of Siloam Springs passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.

Keith was born on December 18, 1970 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Bill Brosch and Susan Klamert Brosch. He married Lesa Marie Koons on June 15, 1991. Keith was a supervisor at the Home Brand Company in Siloam Springs. He...

Jul 23, 2017

Erika Rickie Jackson, 76, of Lowell, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. 

 

Erika was born on May 9, 1941 in Yugoslavia, Germany, the daughter of John and Christine Trollman.  She retired as a computer operator at the Ozark Guidance Center in Springdale.  Erika was a proud homemaker...

Jul 16, 2017

Lovena K. Parsons, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

She was born on November 14, 1928 in Springdale, Arkansas, a daughter of Adolph and Emma (Smith) Kappler.

 

She was a book keeper for several different business during her working career. Lovena’s passion for flowers was known by her friends and family.  Her collection for...

Jul 13, 2017

Virginia May Taylor, 74, of Gentry, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Maples Nursing Home in Springdale, Arkansas.

Virginia was born on July12, 1943 in Noel, Missouri, a daughter of Harvey McQuillan and Anna McGrew McQuillan. She worked 28 years for the Peterson’s Company and was a member of the Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club. She...

Jul 11, 2017

Patsy Berniece Wilson, 71, of Elkins, AR passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Peachtree Village in Farmington, AR.

Patsy was born on June 5, 1946 in Stigler, OK, a daughter of Adolphus Wilson and Gueilda Delk Wilson. She was a retired Social Worker for the Arkansas Head Start Program. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and crafts including painting, garage...

Jul 10, 2017

Gerald Dean Porter, 84, of Springdale, AR, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville.

Gerald was born on February 26,1933 in Brentwood, AR, a son of Leonard Floyd Porter and Mable Myrtle Mills Porter.

He married Edna Mae Preston on June 27, 1959 at the Baldwin Church of Christ. Gerald served honorably in...