Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Gary Wayne Smith Gary Wayne Smith AKA “Bimmy” 72, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1954. Gary was a hardworking and devoted family man who retired from the University of Arkansas after 10 years of dedicated service. He was always on…View Obituary

Toney Willis Bowers, 71, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springdale, Arkansas on January 15, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Luna Bowers; his brother Aaron; and his sister Jeannie. He is survived by his wife of…View Obituary

Frederick Joe Willis, age 70, of Elkins, Arkansas passed away at Washington Regional Medical Center on July 1, 2026. He was born September 4, 1955 to Willie “Bill” Willis and Mary Emma Stewart Willis. He is preceded in death by his parents; a stepmother Daisy “Sammy” Willis; sisters, Sharron Elkins and Karen Springston; niece Nikki…View Obituary

In Loving Memory: Nelson Verl Hency, Jr, 74, peacefully entered the presence of his Savior on July 3, 2026. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ whose life was marked by unwavering love, hard work, and selfless sacrifice. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever…View Obituary

In loving memory of Dale Stanley Fercho (“Papa”), 82, of West Fork, Arkansas. He was born February 23, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and passed away on June 27, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Sharon Uldene Fercho; father Donald Fercho; and his mother Margaret Erickson Fercho. Dale was…View Obituary

In loving memory of Sharon Uldene Fercho (“Mema and Mrs Wiggles”), 79, of West Fork, Arkansas. She was born July 29, 1947 in Stockton, California and passed away on June 16, 2026 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur White, Jr and her mother Millie May Deaver White. Sharon was…View Obituary

Susan Kay Hutton, 73, of Fayetteville, AR passed away June 18, 2026 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born November 29, 1952 in Marshall, AR, the daughter of Mays and Fern (Hill) Stills. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Rick Hutton; three brothers, James Stills, Johnny Ben Stills,…View Obituary

Dena Ann Counts-Stockalper, 68, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1957, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to E.A. “Mickey” Counts and Donna Tillman Counts. Dena was preceded in death by her parents, E.A. “Mickey” Counts and Donna Tillman Counts; her sister, Dawn Brake; and her nephews,…View Obituary

The family of Alexander Baguio is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Friday, June 12, 2026. Born on February 4, 1952 in Cebu City, Philipines, Alexander lived a full and remarkable life. Like many Filipinos, he sacrificed time at home to work abroad and support his family. He was very self-sacrificing. Alexander worked for 8…View Obituary

Gayle L. Parker, 81, of Springdale, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2026 in Springdale. She was born January 15, 1945 in Bidville, AR to Velt and Oma Kelley Shepherd. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Doug; and her siblings, Remmer Shepherd, Velta Brady, and A.K. Shepherd. Gayle and her husband Doug…View Obituary