Obituaries

IN LOVING MEMORY Raija Hellevie (Tyrvainen) Carey, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died in the early morning hours on Sunday August 16, 2026, after a long battle with severe COPD and congestive heart failure. Raija was a beloved Sister, Wife, Mother and “Nana” as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a…View Obituary

Norman Ray Moulden, 81, of Fayetteville passed away August 14, 2026. He was born June 5, 1945 in Fort Riley, KS to Elmer Ronald and Eleanor Kopsa Moulden. He attended many schools growing up as his dad was in the military. Norman graduated from Elkins High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy…View Obituary

Randy Beaver, 69, of Prairie Grove passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Fayetteville. He was born July 14, 1957 in Van Buren, AR to Richard Beaver and Geneva (Moses) Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ricky (Beaver) Steiner. Randy enjoyed going to flea markets and thrift shopping. He…View Obituary

Curtis James Shadrick, 66, of Elkins, Arkansas passed away August 10th 2026. He was born July 9th 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Julie. Curtis is survived by his wife Sandra; kids, Sammie, Brad, Becca, Preston, LaCole, Taylor, Shae, Chris, and Maggie; 8 grandkids; 2 great-grand kids;…View Obituary

Billy Gene Keller, 69, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Sedalia. He was born October 31, 1956 in Mulberry, AR to Bill and Dorothy Perkins Keller. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Dorothy Keller. Billy enjoyed playing games, playing cards, and watching westerns. He is survived by…View Obituary

Lucille Smith, age 91, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on August 4, 2026 from age related causes. Born on June 24, 1935 in Vienna, Missouri, Lucille was the youngest daughter of Warren and Eunice (Bassett) Gillispie.  She graduated from Sheldon High School in Sheldon, Missouri.  Lucille’s work career was centered around helping others and she…View Obituary

Darlene “Granny” Imogene Murphy passed away August 4, 2026 at her home in Fayetteville, AR. Darlene was the eldest of four children born to Lafe RQ and Mildred Beatrice Pearce in Loma Linda, CA on November 6, 1932. She eventually moved to Cave Springs where she graduated from high school in 1951. She retired from…View Obituary

James “Jim” Ainsworth, 81, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 in Fayetteville. He was born June 5, 1945 in Tomnolen, Mississippi to James Ruben and Mary Sue Ainsworth. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served for three years during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service,…View Obituary

Marilyn Winsett, 82, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home. She was born May 14, 1944 in Memphis, TN to James Russell and Erma Floy Newberry Boatwright. She was preceded in death by her parents James Russell Boatwright and Erma Floy Newberry McLeod. Marilyn retired from the University of Arkansas in…View Obituary

Jo Ann McChristian, 85, of Fayetteville, Arkansas went peacefully into the arms of her Savior Wednesday, July 22, 2026.  The daughter of Dillard Hall and Kathryn Sallee Hall, she was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville. Jo retired from the University of Arkansas in 2006 having worked in student housing for many years. She was a…View Obituary