Obituaries

May 1, 2023

 

Ms. Bessie Mae Witt, 83, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1939, in Borger, Texas, the daughter of Harry Lewis and Helen Stein Lewis. 

 

Ms. Bessie worked in childcare at the Friendship Day Care Center in Siloam Springs for 17...

Apr 30, 2023

 

Roy Dale Reimer, 66, of Kansas, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home.

 

Roy was born August 13, 1956 in Fowler, Kansas to Levi and Elizabeth Reimer. Roy grew up on a farm in Meade, Kansas with an older brother, Jerry, and a younger sister, Carol. While in high school he worked for...

Apr 26, 2023

 

Ricky Joe Gibson, 61, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Circle of Life at Legacy Village in Bentonville.

 

Ricky was born on December 17, 1961, in San Diego, California. He was the son of Kenneth Gibson and Constance Knight Gibson. Ricky was hard working, a mason by trade until going to...

Apr 25, 2023

Debra Kay Gardisser, 69, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home.

 

Debbie was born February 11, 1954, to Owen Walter and Anna Bell Swepston, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She married Ronnie Gardisser on January 12, 1985, in Weddington, Arkansas. In her life, she worked at Franklin Electric, Gates Rubber, Lay-Z-Boy, and many other...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Curt Arnold Pierce, 88, of Kansas, OK, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 in Siloam Springs, AR. He was born March 21, 1935, in Pineville, MO., the son of Curt Addlee Pierce and Effie Opal Pierce (Letterman).  

 

Curt graduated from High School in 1953. He served in the US. Army and the Korean War. After the Army,...

Apr 14, 2023

Gilbert C. Arnold, 74, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 due to health related complications.

Gilbert was born May 23, 1948 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Alonzo and Ruby (Choate) Arnold. Gilbert was retired from Clarke Industries in Springdale, where he was a line auditor. He was a dedicated asset with 26 years perfect attendance.  He loved...

Apr 7, 2023

 

William “Bill” I. Wilbur III, of Bentonville, passed away at his home on April 7, 2023.

Bill was born on November 24, 1962 in Gravette, Arkansas. He was the son of William Wilbur Jr and Joan Spears Wilbur. He was the widower of the late Kathleen Tkaczuk Wilbur , whom he married on June 13, 2020 and preceded him...

Apr 5, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

 

Parker Ann Denise Duncan, infant daughter of Lindsey Duncan, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center. 

Parker is survived by her loving mother; maternal grandfather, Alan K. Duncan; Maternal great grandparents, Alan F. and Sandra Denise Duncan and Sam and Theresa Goade; maternal great great grandparents, John and Betty Smith; and many aunts, uncles and...

Mar 25, 2023

Vernelle Hollingsworth, age 87, of Springdale, AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Vernelle was born on May 23, 1935, in Cache, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Cecil Vaughan and Frances (Nicholson) Vaughan.

In June of 1975 Vernelle married Guy Erin Hollingsworth and he preceded her in death...

Mar 22, 2023

 

Easton Joseph Noble, infant son of Jason Noble and Makayla Noble, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Easton is survived by his loving parents; brothers, Grayson, Bentley and Hudson; sisters, Hazel and Olivia; maternal grandparents, Mike and Gwen Johnson; paternal grandparents, Tim and Sue Noble; maternal great grandparents, Alman and Deborah Larousse and Fern Copeland.

 Easton was preceded in...

Mar 12, 2023

 

Siavou Lee, 48, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.

 

Siavou was born in Laos on June 13, 1974. He was a son of Kongdah Lee and Pang Lee. He married Ashley Marie Fernandez in 2020 in Farmington, Arkansas.  Siavou had worked for Tyson Foods for 20 years as an Accountant. He grew up in Virginia,...

Mar 10, 2023

 

Thiago Bahena, age 1, of Springdale, AR, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR. surrounded by his loving family. Thiago was born on February 9, 2022, in Fayetteville, AR. the son of Eric Bahena and Guadalupe Perez.

Thiago is survived by his parents, Eric Bahena and Guadalupe Perez; brothers, Julian...

Mar 2, 2023

 

Wesley Wayne Potter, 60, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

 

Wes was born August 18, 1962 in Gravette, Arkansas to Zack Potter and Nina Bennett-Potter. After attending Colcord Public Schools, he stayed in his home area and made many, many fun memories with his friends and...

Feb 25, 2023

Ue Vang, 62, of Elgin, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Ue was born February 15, 1961 in Laos to Chong Moua Vang and Khou Lor.

The services for Ue will begin 8:00am-10:00pm on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

The service will...

Feb 25, 2023

 

Mabel Boone, 97, of Springdale entered into God’s kingdom peacefully on February 25th 2023.  She was born on March 15th, 1925 to Walter Holder and Ida Seaman Holder in King, AR.

 

Mabel was the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family.  She is survived by sons Randy Boone (Kyle) of Albuquerque, NM,...

Feb 23, 2023

 

Jesse Lynn Elenbarger, age 62, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jesse was born on November 1, 1960, in Springdale, AR, the son of the late Jimmie Elenbarger and Patricia (Moseley) Elenbarger.

Jesse proudly served in the United States Army. He had worked as a warehouse manager for Race Pro...

Feb 23, 2023

 

Michael Ray Howser, age 60, of Bentonville, AR, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on September 4, 1962, in Del City, Oklahoma, the son of the late Abraham Howser and Patricia (Perkins) Howser.

On January 24, 1993, Michael married the love of his life, Judy Hartsel and she survives. Michael worked...

Feb 22, 2023

 

Gracie Mae Baker, six year old daughter of Kara and Mitchell Baker, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital In Little Rock. 

Gracie was born on February 11, 2017, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was a very happy, wild, hyper, and loud little girl. She enjoyed soccer, T ball, people and loved to eat. She...

Feb 19, 2023

 

All pain and grief is over,

Every restless tossing passed;

I am now at peace forever,

Safely Home at last.

 

Ronald Silbernagel was born on June 1, 1951 in Eureka SD to Frank and Anna (Schaffner) Silbernagel. He grew up and attended school in Zeeland ND. He married Janet Bauer, daughter of Jacob C. and Edna Bauer, on...