Obituaries
Deborah Jean Tubbs
Jan 22, 2024
Deborah Jean Tubbs, 73, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas.
Deborah was born July 29, 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona to William Tom Upton and Marcella Dean Mason-Upton. Her ornery personality and sense of humor kept everyone laughing. She was always the caretaker, attending to the needs of all...
Gretchen E Watt
Jan 21, 2024
Gretchen Elizabeth Carnes Watt was surrounded by her family as she passed peacefully on January 21, 2024. She tirelessly fought metastatic colon cancer for over four years. She was known to many by her generous spirit, her steadfast loyalty, and her deep love for her friends and family. She had the ability to light up a room and capture those...
Barbara Akers
Jan 16, 2024
Barbara Ann Akers, 83, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born October 5, 1940 in El Dorado, Kansas.
Per Barbara's wishes, cremation will take place with no services planned. We invite you to share memories on the online guestbook below.
Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Arkansas is entrusted...
James William Kooistra
Jan 16, 2024
James William Kooistra, 76, of Gentry, AR passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, AR. He was born on August 1, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of the late William Kooistra JR and Mary Elizabeth (Adams) Kooistra.
On August 15, 1970, Jim married Janis Jayne Jackson and she survives. Jim graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,...
Rev. Elvon Wolf
Jan 9, 2024
On January 9th God opened heaven’s door and Elvon Wolf proudly stepped through. There he met his Jesus, Lois, Derwin and other family members.
Noah Elvon Wolf was born in Springdale, AR, on February 22, 1934 to Theodore “Buck” Wolf and Millie (Sizemore) Wolf.
Elvon grew up in hard times. Growing up the family worked at share cropping, picked cotton,...
Garnetia Aldean Graham
Jan 4, 2024
Garnetia Aldean Graham, age 93, of Springdale, AR, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Garnetia was born on December 29, 1930, in Lowell, AR the daughter of the late Ezra Garnett Brooks and Augusta (Rapert) Brooks.
On March 27, 1948, in Lowell, AR, Garnetia married Guy Daniel Graham and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2003. Garnetia worked as a greeter...
Donna Kay Noll
Jan 4, 2024
Donna Kay Noll, 82, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Quail Ridge Living Center.
Donna was born on September 23, 1941, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Emory Hyso and Mary Elizabeth Barnes Hyso. She married John Noll on December 8, 1960, at the Gentry Church of Christ in Gentry,...
Herman Younger McGarrah
Jan 3, 2024
Herman Younger McGarrah, age 90, of Fayetteville, AR, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born on October 25, 1933, in Lowell, AR the son of the late Coley McGarrah and Ida (Birge) McGarrah.
Herman was self-employed (owner) of Herman’s Tire Service in Cave Springs, Arkansas. He started his tire business in 1958 and worked until his son, Bob,...
Alphonse "Al" H Kaeppel
Dec 20, 2023
Alphonse “Al” Kaeppel, 93, of Springdale, Arkansas (formerly of Illinois) passed peacefully from this life on December 20, 2023.
Al was born and raised in River Forest, Illinois. He graduated from Northwestern University and stayed in the Chicagoland area until relocating to Northwest Arkansas in 1999. He remained a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
Al worked for Honeywell for several decades...
Kimberly Jayne Huett
Dec 19, 2023
Kimberly Jayne Huett, 57, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Washington Regional Medical Center.
Kimberly was born on June 30, 1966, in Findley, Ohio. She was the daughter of Max Brooks and Sharon Price. She Graduated from the University of Arizona in 1989. She married Kelly Huett in September 2008. She had been the...
Melba Jean Hannah
Dec 19, 2023
Melba Jean Hannah, age 91, of Lowell, AR, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Melba was born on October 24, 1932, in Westville, Oklahoma the daughter of the late Ernest Snyder and Phoebe (Morris) Snyder.
On December 15, 1956 Melba married Bobby Gene “Bob” Hannah and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2020.
Melba was a homemaker and housewife and loved her...
Hubert Arlie Griffin
Dec 15, 2023
Hubert Arlie Griffin, age 83, of Tontitown, AR, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. Hubert was born on August 1, 1940, in Marshall, AR the son of the Joe Hill Griffin and Arkie D (Horton) Griffin.
In 1961 Hubert married Arah Kathern Laughter and she survives. Hubert proudly served in the United States Army.
Hubert owned and operated Griffin Home Improvement and was a...
Wanda Jean Hardin
Dec 15, 2023
Wanda Jean Hardin, age 74, of Hindsville, AR, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. Wanda was born on July 9, 1949, in Harrison, AR the daughter of the late James Franklin Stratton and Alta (Little) Stratton.
On October 2, 1996 Wanda married Clarence Wayne Hardin and he survives. Wanda worked for Danaher Tool Group for over 30 years and was knowledgeable in most areas of...
Joyce Ann Young
Dec 9, 2023
Joyce Ann Young, born Joyce Ann Guffey on December 18, 1943, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2023, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments. Joyce was a beloved wife, sister, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.
Joyce was known for her thoughtful and...
Judith Taylor Manhattan
Dec 8, 2023
Judith Taylor Manhattan, 69, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab.
Judy was born May 9, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia to Harold E. Taylor SR and Jaqueline Ann (Swift) Taylor. On January 17, 1976, she married the love of her life, Ambrose Weir Manhattan JR. They shared many...
James Benton Skordal
Dec 4, 2023
James “Jim” Benton Skordal, 68, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Jim was born on March 1, 1955, in Pontiac, Illinois to the late Henry B. Skordal and Claudia L. (Dandliker) Skordal.
Jim was always up for an adventure and his career provided just that! After graduating with an associate degree from Clatsop Community College in...
Anthony G Wind III
Nov 27, 2023
Anthony G. Wind III, 67, of Gentry, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville.
Anthony was born on July 30, 1956, in Buffalo, New York. He was the son of Anthony G. Wind Jr. and Ruth Virginia Brown Wind. He married Theresa Quackenbush on October 7, 1978. Anthony served Honorably in the...
Norma Jean Hartin
Nov 26, 2023
Norma Jean Hartin of Springdale departed this life in Rogers and began her eternal life with Jesus Christ November 26, 2023. She was born November 2, 1941 in Springdale, the daughter of Albert and Annis Mae (Howard) Fields. Norma grew up in Springdale, graduating from Springdale High School.
She married George Hartin in Springdale April 30, 1967 and they had...
Pamela D Long
Nov 17, 2023
Pamela D Long, age 68, of Tontitown, AR, passed away on Friday November 17, 2023. Pamela was born on March 9,1955, in Independence, KS, the daughter of the late Floyd Carlyle and Rose (Garnis) Carlyle.
After graduating from high school, Pamela went to nursing school and received her degree and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. During her...
Norman Theodore Bruce
Nov 15, 2023
The angels rejoiced on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, as Norman Theodore Bruce, age 97, gained his wings and joined our heavenly Father.
Norm, the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Madeline Margaret Hellesen Bruce was born in Platteville, Colorado on June 2, 1926. He had an older sister Beverly, a younger brother Bill and a baby sister Lynn.
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