Obituaries

Mar 1, 2026

Marvin Austin Matthews was born on July 5th 1929 in Tulsa, OK to Melvin Augustus Matthews and Thalia Moss Matthews. He passed peacefully from this life to the next on March 1, 2026 at the age of 96.

Marvin Matthews had lived in Siloam Springs, AR since 1983 and retired from John Brown University in 1994. Marvin was a true Naturalist...

Feb 27, 2026

Sarah M. Starkey, age 92, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Sarah was born on August 15, 1933, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ernest Dodgen and Kathleen (Ward) Dodgen. On August 19, 1955, she married Dr. Samuel J. Starkey, Jr., who preceded her in death on May 10, 2011.

Sarah held a bachelor's...

Feb 28, 2026

Cristobal Rios, 58, of Siloam Springs, passed away at his home on February 28, 2026.

Cristobal was born on March 8, 1967, in Santa Cruz, Las Chinamas, Ahuachapán, El Salvador. He was the son of Cristobal Corado and Melida Amanda Rios.

Cristobal worked for Cobb Industries for over 20 years in Siloam Springs. He was a hard worker and knew many of...

Feb 24, 2026

Ezra S. Headings, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Quail Ridge Living Center in West Siloam Springs, Arkansas. 

Ezra was born on October 21, 1942, in Middlebury, Indiana, to the late Samuel and Magdalena (Miller) Headings. 

On June 24, 1962, he married Madie Catherine Knox. She preceded him in death on January 31, 2022.

 Ezra is survived by his 11...

Feb 24, 2026

Loretta Joy Wilson, 71, of Kansas, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Loretta was born on December 25, 1954, in Kenwood, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Ellis Kirk and Edith Chancelor Kirk. She married Claud Alan Wilson on June 2, 1973. Loretta worked for several companies including Gates Rubber Company in...

Feb 23, 2026

Rachel Ranee Petty, 55, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2026.

She was born on June 13, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Wayne Yelk and Marilyn (Christians) Yelk.

Rachel was kind-hearted and found meaning in helping others during times of need. A two-time cancer survivor, she faced her challenges with strength and perseverance. Her faith was a very important...

Feb 22, 2026

Kennard Lee Sims, 93, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

He was born on April 25, 1932, in the Harmon Community of Arkansas, the son of the late Toy Sims and Rosa (Brown) Sims. On February 26, 1956, he married the love of his life, Betty Ruth (Matteson) Sims, in Springdale, Arkansas. She preceded him in death.

Kennard...

Feb 19, 2026

Stephen Ray Hillhouse, 56, a lifelong resident of Siloam Springs, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on February 19, 2026.

Steve was born on February 12, 1970, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the son of George Wayne Hillhouse and Betty Ruth Coburn Hillhouse. He worked for American Electric Power at the SWEPCO power plant and had previously served as...

Feb 4, 2026

James L. Calvert, age 70, of Kansas Oklahoma went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.

James was born on February 13th, 1955, in Hohenwald, Tennessee to James Edward Calvert and Essie Aileen (Harper) Calvert. He was married to Elizabeth Irene (Hanna) Calvert of Oaks, Oklahoma.

James retired after many years of working at Mckee Foods (Little Debbie’s). James...

Feb 2, 2026

Audrey Faye Kaufman, age 90, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital.

Faye was born on October 28, 1935, in Hulbert, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late James Knox and Zelda (Pennington) Knox. On January 9, 1956, she married Richard L. Kaufman, and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2003.

In...

Jan 30, 2026

Marilyn Annice Brown, age 85, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Rogers Health and Rehab in Rogers, AR.

Marilyn was born on January 26, 1941, in Avoca, AR the daughter of the late Fred Brown and Joree Eileen Ruth (Ford) Brown.

Marilyn had been a housewife and homemaker. She attended Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. Her deep love...

Jan 24, 2026

John E “Jack” Bachman, age 88, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the NW Medical Center in Springdale, AR.

Jack was born on July 23, 1937, in Chicago, IL the son of the late Robert G Bachman and Edna (Hanson) Bachman.

Jack had devoted his lifetime to teaching elementary education. He loved imparting knowledge to young minds....

Jan 21, 2026

Imogene Williams, 92, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Prairie Grove Health and Rehab Center.

She was born on April 13, 1933, in Mossville, Arkansas, to the late Virgil Edgmon and Annie (Reynolds) Edgmon. On January 2, 1957, she married the love of her life, Fletcher Williams, and together they shared 60 years of...

Jan 14, 2026

Salvador Mendez, age 58, of Gentry, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by family and love at the Mercy Hospital in Rogers, AR.

Salvador was born June 4, 1967 in Aguascalientes, Mexico the son of Guadalupe Mendez and Conception Shanchez

Salvador had worked as a janitor at the Northwest Regional Airport and later for the Wal Mart Cooperation....

Jan 13, 2026

JoAnn Hannaford, born March 15, 1940, in Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, in Gentry, Arkansas, surrounded by the love of her family.

JoAnn spent her early years growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and throughout her life she made homes in many places, each one marking a meaningful chapter of her journey. She lived in...

Jan 12, 2026

Sterling Paul Ramey, age 79, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed peacefully at his home on Monday, January 12, 2026

Paul was born on February 11, 1946, in Maine, the son of the late Carl Ramey and Teresa (Bouthot) Ramey.

Paul graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachlor’s degree in 1968. Also, he played for the University as a member of...

Jan 9, 2026

Jan 8, 2026

Tommie Ruth Coleman, 87, of Siloam Springs, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Tommie was born on April 8, 1938, in Proctor, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Tommy Lee Reese and Marie (Doss) Reese and the widow of the late James E. Coleman; who preceded her in death in 2021.

Tommie attended Northeastern...

Jan 6, 2026

Virginia Ann Pozza, 86, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville.

Virginia was born on March 25, 1939, in Rotan, Texas. She was the daughter of H. D. “Pete” Reeves and Tulia Morsani Reeves. She was the widow of the late Felix Pozza, who preceded her in death.

Virginia attended Our Lady...

Jan 6, 2026

Joyce Lynn Murray, 82, of Springdale, Arkansas, ascended peacefully in her home Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

She was born on April 16. 1943, in New York City, New York, the daughter of the late Lyn Murray and Florence (Baker) Murray.

Joyce devoted many years of her professional life to serving others as an occupational therapist, a role that reflected her compassionate spirit...