Obituaries

Sandra A. Swaims
Aug 24, 2018
Sandra A. Swaims, 72, of Springdale, Arkansas died Friday, August 24, 2018 at her home.
She was born on August 15, 1956 in Waynesville, Missouri, a daughter of Donald and Rosemary Brown.
She will be remembered by her husband Marvin Swaims and family.
Visitation will be held 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in...
Jackie Leon Harrison
Aug 23, 2018
Jackie Leon Harrison was born on January 14, 1958 and passed from this life on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Alfred and Pauline (Winkler) Harrison; brothers, Thomas Harrison, Stephen Harrison; sisters, Rhonda (Harrison) Dillard and Cathy Harrison.
Jackie is survived by his son, Jeff Harrison and wife Sherry of Springdale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Breanna...
Betty Marie Turner
Aug 22, 2018
Betty Marie Turner, 89, of Springdale, AR passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Earlene Howard Hospice Home.
Betty was born on October 22, 1928 to Mildred (Bowyer) Dennis and Orva Dennis in Wichita, Kansas.
She was the widow of the late Russell Turner. Betty was the owner and operator, with her daughter, of the Turner Tax Service for...
Ray Thomas Stinchcomb
Aug 20, 2018
Ray Thomas Stinchcomb, 89, of Catoosa, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Saint Francis Hospice Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ray was born on December 11, 1928 to Osie and Ruth Stinchcomb in Siloam Springs, AR. On November 10, 1951, he married the love of his life, Ulele.
He is survived by his wife, Ulele of the...
Mary Youngman
Aug 20, 2018
Mary Youngman, 90, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas.
Mary was born on April 28, 1928 in Lowell, Arkansas, a daughter of Samuel Main and Jenettie (Robinson) Main. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and great granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Youngman;...

Esther Ophelia Snow
Aug 17, 2018
Esther Ophelia Snow, 91, of Gentry, Arkansas passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
She was born on October 28, 1926 in Fredonia, Kansas to Harry Harrod McDaniel and Esther Twiggs. On December 9, 1960, she married the love of her life, Edward Snow in Lordsburg, New Mexico.
No memorial service date...
Roy Dwayne Cofer II
Aug 14, 2018
Roy Dwayne Cofer II, 70, of Bethel Heights, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
Roy was born on June 19, 1948 in Water Valley, Mississippi. He was the son of Roy Dwayne Cofer Sr. and Eva Mae Melton Cofer. He married Rebecca Ann Smith in 1987. Roy owned and operated Roy’s Trailer...
Ivan Carl Bromley
Aug 14, 2018
Ivan Carl Bromley, 84, passed away at his home in Lowell, AR, on August 14, 2018. He was born November 4, 1933, to Walter and Maude Alice Bromley. After having spent 39 years as chief technician with the local cable company in Fayetteville, he retired and moved to Lowell. There he spent his time gardening, stargazing, attending weekly auctions and...
Elewee Iva Taylor
Aug 13, 2018
Elewee Iva Taylor, 90, of Lowell, Arkansas passed away August 13, 2018 at her home.
She was born on November 12, 1927 in Wayton, Arkansas to Lark and Delphia Henderson. She was a homemaker throughout her life and loved caring for her family. She loved flowers, music, singing, and her church in Lowell. Most of all, she cherished her children...
Kenneth "Kenny" Stith
Aug 11, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Lloyd Stith announces his passing on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 56. Kenny was born in Springdale, Arkansas, a son of Lonnie Stith and Roberta (Croxton) Stith.
First and foremost, Kenny was a family man. He enjoyed dancing with this lovely wife, spending time with his little...
Leonel Alberto Orantes-Castro
Aug 7, 2018
Leonel Alberto Orantes-Castro, 51, of Siloam Springs, passed away Tuesday, Aug 7, 2018 in Siloam Springs.
Leonel was born on May 10, 1967, in Texistepeque, Santa Ana, El Salvador. He was the son of Francisco Javier Castro-Villalta and Ana Elba Orantes. He served in the El Salvadorian Policia before coming to the United States, which he was very proud of...

Shirley L. Bewley
Aug 2, 2018
Shirley L. Bewley, 59, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 7, 1958, in Parkville, Missouri, a daughter of Dale Keith Hess and Minnie (Artman) Hess. She loved her family, her cats and enjoyed gardening.
She was preceded in death by her father; one brother, Mick Hess; and one...

Dorothy L Crow
Jul 11, 2018
Dorothy L. Crow, 77, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on January 18, 1941, in Reeds Missouri, a daughter of Oliver Benton Maggard and Ina Marriette (Pennington) Maggard. She married the love of her life, Dale J. Crow on August 31, 1957. She retired from Shelter Insurance. Her & Dale then began the working...

Sheila Tilghman-Carter
Jul 8, 2018
Sheila Tilghman-Carter, 64, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Rogers, Arkansas.
Sheila was born on June 16, 1954 to Herbert and Edna Brungardt in Bennett, Colorado. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, crossword puzzles, traveling, and spending time with her grandkids. She cherished family time.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert “David” Brungardt...

Danny Lee Crisp
Jul 5, 2018
Danny Lee Crisp, 60, of Gentry AR, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home.
Danny was born on April 30, 1958 in Prairie Grove, AR, a son of Lester Crisp and Laverne Jones Crisp. He retired from Benton County Road Division as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed watching and helping with dirt track racing, going to flea...
Kenzi Jade Payne
Jun 30, 2018
Kenzi Jade Payne, infant daughter of Jay and Krystal Payne, died Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.
Kenzi was born on April 30, 2018 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was a smart, very happy, blue eyed baby. She was loved by everyone.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Lois Payne and Robert and...
Vola Edgmon
Jun 29, 2018
Mrs. Vola Edgmon, of Lowell, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Vola was born March 16, 1913 in Newton County, Arkansas to John Thomas and Mary Watson. She married Roy T. Edgmon on May 28, 1933.
They moved to NW Arkansas in the fall of 1945 where she took care of the home, family and raised chickens. She was...
Ida Catherine Crites
Jun 27, 2018
Ida Catherine Crites, 81, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home at Legacy Village.
Ida was born on October 16, 1936 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas to Willard Leroy Ulmer and Minnie Christine Parks-Ulmer. She married John Crites on August 10, 1957 who preceded her in death in 2009. Ida was a...