Obituaries

Donald Aldridge

Donald Aldridge

Nov 27, 2024

Donald Frank Aldridge, 92, of Gentry, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. 

Donald was born September 4, 1932, in Bellport, New York, to parents Frank and Ruth Aldridge. He met his wife, Lillian Rupracht, while both were attending the Atlantic Union College of Massachusetts. They married on June 5,...

Stephen D Armes

Stephen D Armes

Nov 24, 2024

Stephen Dewey Armes, 68, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his residence. 

Stephen was born March 22, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Dewey Evan Armes and Barbara Ruth (Tuovila) Armes. 

On December 3, 2019, he married Kateri Killman, and she survives.

Stephen was retired from the United States Air Force. He had also worked for the University...

David Oxford

David Oxford

Nov 23, 2024

David Wesley Oxford, 74, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Washington Regional Medical Center.

David was born December 17, 1949 to Wesley Oxford and Freda Dees-Oxford in Fayetteville, Arkansas. On July 19, 1980, he married his best friend, Alice, in Weddington, Arkansas. From this union came countless wonderful memories and laughs. He enjoyed camping, volunteering at...

Vernon R Young

Vernon R Young

Nov 23, 2024

Vernon Ray Young, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, in Bella Vista, Arkansas, at the age of 89. Born on October 25, 1935, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Harold Young and Dolcie Lightfoot Young. Vernon lived a life defined by love, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to his family. 

Vernon was predeceased by...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hinshaw

Elizabeth "Betty" Hinshaw

Nov 19, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Hinshaw, 99, of Tontitown, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at home.

She was born May 17, 1925, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Edwin and Mildred Pauls Brockmeyer. 

She moved to the Springdale area in 1956 from Dallas, Texas. 

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Harmony Homemakers Extension Club, Shiloh Museum and, at one time, Tellers...

Gary Wayne Sudar

Gary Wayne Sudar

Nov 18, 2024

Gary Wayne Sudar, age 76, of Colcord, OK, formerly of Wagner, OK,  passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.

 Gary was born July 28, 1948 in Tulsa, OK, the son of the late Fred "Joe" Sudar and Ava (Harris) Sudar.

 Gary was a self-employed handyman and was able to do many things for many people. He loved fishing, boating, golf, and in...

Alice M Hale

Alice M Hale

Nov 18, 2024

Alice M. Hale, age 85, of Lowell, AR, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.

 Alice was born June 30, 1939 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Jess Alec Tyner and Ona Elizabeth (Wilson) Tyner.

 Alice had worked for many years as an Apartment Manager. She enjoyed collecting bird houses and watching birds.

 Alice is survived by her sister, Susie Buck...

Nina "Faye" Gould

Nina "Faye" Gould

Nov 16, 2024

Nina “Faye” Gould, 97, a lifelong resident of Gravette, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

Faye was born on February 5, 1927, in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Harve Bishop and Cecil Nanette Woolwine Bishop. She was the widow of Leslie “Bud” Gould, who preceded her in death in May...

Terrie-Lynn Judd

Terrie-Lynn Judd

Nov 14, 2024

Terrie-Lynn Judd, age 77, a new resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024. Terrie-Lynn was born July 25, 1947, in Neptune, New Jersey. She spent her formative years growing up in Red Bank, New Jersey where she attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Red Bank High school c/o 1965,...

John "Red" Griffin

John "Red" Griffin

Nov 14, 2024

John “Red” Henry Griffin, 90, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

John was born July 11, 1934 to William and Lena Griffin in Gravette, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Pauline, on April 4, 1957, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He served honorably in the United States Army. He also worked for 45 years at Simmons,...

Albert Earl Hall

Albert Earl Hall

Nov 14, 2024

Albert Earl Hall, 93, was born Feb. 13, 1931 at Hiwasse AR to Robert Gates Hall and Mary Carlene (Ball) Hall. He passed at St. Francis Hospital in Vinita, OK on Nov. 14, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was a graduate of Siloam Springs High School in the class of 1950. He also graduated from the University of...

Dennis "Wade" Martin II

Dennis "Wade" Martin II

Nov 2, 2024

Dennis “Wade” Martin II, 42, of Watts, Oklahoma passed away Saturday at his home. 

Wade was born November 15, 1981, in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He was the son of Dennis W Martin, Sr. and Renee Trombley Martin. Wade was a Licensed Gunsmith with his certifications from the American Gun Institute, an Agriculture Cultivation Expert, operating as an Oklahoma Licensed grower and...

Elsie Tippit

Elsie Tippit

Nov 2, 2024

Elisa Lee Tippit passed away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on March 1, 1936.

Elsie rest with her parents, brothers, and sisters: Andy and Emma Bouyear, Johnnie Dill, Martha Dill, Lizzy Hartley, Vicy Fletcher, George Bouyear, and Jerry Bouyear.

She leaves behind her husband and kids: Sonny Tippit of Watts, OK; Wanda Pathkiller of Watts,...

Hattie Maxwell

Hattie Maxwell

Oct 26, 2024

Hattie Maxwell, 87, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She was born July 18, 1937 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Mead and Opal Kustanborter. She was a lifelong Benton County resident. She married her childhood neighbor, Leland R. Maxwell and they shared many loving memories until...

Gloria Tiedeman

Gloria Tiedeman

Oct 25, 2024

Gloria Jean Tiedeman, 73, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 

Gloria was born April 14, 1951, to Jerald “Corky” Wolfe and Betty Finley Wolfe. On July 26, 2001, she married her best friend, Lawrence Tiedeman in Pineville, Missouri, who preceded her in death. She worked as a...

Doris Sisk

Doris Sisk

Oct 14, 2024

Doris Charlene Sisk, 91, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024 at her home.

Doris was born February 22, 1933 in Gentry, Arkansas to the late, James “Irv” and Velma Chenoweth. On June 7, 1974 in Wedington, Arkansas, she married her beloved husband, Ellis “Ace” Sisk. They shared many loving memories together until his passing in 2016....

Donald Ray Watkins

Donald Ray Watkins

Oct 14, 2024

Donald Ray Watkins, age 85, of Springdale, AR, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.

 Donald was born June 12, 1939 in Japton, Arkansas, the son of the late Benjamin Watkins and Pearl (Lee) Watkins.  

Donald proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as an accountant for Tyson Foods for many years, then owned and operated Watkins Stone...

Nicole Turner

Nicole Turner

Oct 12, 2024

Nicole M Turner, age 67 of Siloam Springs, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Nicole was born on August 12, 1957 in Los Angles, California, the daughter of the late Leonard Turner and Dorothy (Raskin) Turner.

In December of 1997 she married Scott Hrebek, and he survives.

Nicole had studied film making and writing and worked for many years in the Real-estate...

Rose Helmick

Rose Helmick

Oct 7, 2024

Rose Annette Helmick, 83, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, October 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Rose was born June 16, 1941 in Listowel, Ontario, Canada to the late, Stanley Campbell and Ethel McMaster. She married her best friend, Ron Helmick and created countless memories together. 

In Rose’s spare time, she enjoyed playing games with...

Danny Switzer

Danny Switzer

Oct 2, 2024

Daniel Kenneth Switzer, 43, of Gentry, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Daniel was born August 14, 1981, to parents Gregory and Sandy Switzer. Throughout his life, Daniel was an avid outdoorsman. He was an expert fisherman; even if no one else was getting a bite, Danny would still be reeling fish in. He loved hiking and camping, and...

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