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Elaine Franke Cross, 85, wife of Claude Christopher Cross, passed away on December 15, 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Elaine was born on September 12, 1936 in Washington DC., daughter of the late Amos Henry Franke and Bernice (Soder) Franke. She was an amazing wife, mother, Nana, and a friend to many. She had a total devotion to the Lord...

Roger R. “Tony” Popovac Jr. of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born August 6, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Roger Sr. and Joanne (Ceresia) Popovac. Tony passed away September 2, 2021, in Fayetteville at the age of 75. November 2, 1996, Tony was united in marriage to Mary (Font)Popovac who survives him of the home. ...

Michael Joseph Leahy passed away on Friday, August 27, at the age of 68. Michael will be remembered by so many as the kindest, most empathetic, compassionate, and genuine person they knew. Toward everyone he met, no matter what their relationship with him, how long they knew him, or who they were, Mike exuded love. ...

Vince, who preferred being called Vinnie, ended his earthly journey in July of 2021 in Harrison, Ark. He was born June 11, 1970 in Colorado. He is survived by his parents, Mel and Jan Shipley, of Eureka Springs; his sister, Holly; daughter, Nyla; son, Ty; niece, Kayla; nephews, Tyler and Kyle; uncle, Ken; aunt, Dawn and abundant friends...

A community gathering to celebrate the life of Mr. Virgil Paul Fowler will be held Monday July 26th from 6pm - 9pm at Rogue's Manor Restaurant located at 124 Spring St. Dress up, dress down, dress around! Food, beverages, music and merriments. Bring your Virgil Stories! All are welcome! Masked suggested not required...

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Tina Wilk, loving wife, and my life partner, passed away at the age of 66. Tina was born on January 8, 1955, in Corpus Christi, TX to Leland and Ruby (Smith) Turner. She received her accounting degree from Corpus Christi State University in 1985. On June 15, 1995, she married Harry Wilk III. She was a mother to one daughter Keri, one stepson Billy and one stepdaughter Aundrea...

Richard Raymond “Dick” Gibbs of Holiday Island, Arkansas was born July 22, 1938 in Ft. Madison, Iowa to Ralph Walter and Alta Marie (Bond) Gibbs. Dick passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 in Bentonville at the age of 82. Dick was a member of the Community Church on Holiday Island and attended the Baptist Church on Holiday Island. ...

Lorraine M Ivnik of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born June 14, 1925 in Lockport, Illinois to Leo and Anna (nee Sluski) Pesavento. Lorraine passed away in Rogers, Arkansas on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 95. Lorraine was a registered nurse working at St. ...

Savanna Lowe Yantorn of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born December 29, 1989 in Barrington, Illinois to William Joseph Lowe and Michelle Jenette Japczyk. Savanna passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Eureka Springs at the age of 31. She enjoyed hiking, driving her mustang, being at the lake, and loved all her animals. Savanna was extremely talented and loved to express herself through art, welding, and music. Savanna was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses...

Jeanne Marie Riggins Petter, 87, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021. Jeanne was born on December 27th, 1933 in Silver City, Iowa to Donald and Bonnie Riggins. She had two brothers, Jimmy Riggins who preceded her in death in 1987 and Edward Riggins (83) of West Palm Beach, Florida who survives her in death...

Clifton “Cliff” Davis made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on Dec. 31, 2020. Cliff was born and immediately dubbed “my favorite child” to Louise Davis in July 1952.  Her constant love, support and caring far exceeded anything he could have imagined...

Mona Kay Fortenberry, née Hodge, 69 year old resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, died on December 28, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas.  She was born on June 5, 1951 in Cairo, Illinois.  Mona attended Windsor School in Imperial, Missouri where she enjoyed playing volleyball.  She was a CNA, working for nursing homes in Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma.  She was a longtime resident of Gentry, Arkansas, before moving to Eureka Springs recently...

Edith Arlene Ackelson, 69, of Seligman, Missouri died December 22, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. She was born November 23, 1951 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Cleo Joseph Evans and Rosetta Baker Evans. Edith moved to Seligman in 2006 from Iowa to make her home. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening with her sister and loved her family very much. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ackelson and a sister, Shirley Beaver...

Joseph Edward McAllister of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born June 10, 1941 in Pulaski County, Virginia to Edward and Iris (Couch) McAllister. Joe passed away in Little Rock on November 6, 2020 at the age of 79. On June 28, 1965 Joe was united with Patricia McKaskle who survives him of the home. ...

Darrell Dave Smith, age 86, of Holiday Island, Arkansas passed away October 20, 2020. Darrell was born February 17, 1934 in Emporia, Kansas to Cecil and Eva Marie Smith Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ralph Smith, and his son Rodney...

Darrell Bunch, 63 wonderful years of life, lived by the most amazing soul on earth! Darrell was born in Berryville, Arkansas to Lee and Edna Bunch (Youngblood). Darrell was raised in Berryville along with his brothers and sisters, Terry, Evelyn, David, and Anita Bunch. Joe Bunch, Jerry Bunch, Helen Smart (deceased), Rheta Moody (deceased), Sybil Mummert (deceased), from California...

Cherry Lynn Sullivan of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born September 26, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas to William and Jonell (Powers) Sullivan. Cherry passed away September 7, 2020 in Eureka Springs at the age of 70. Cherry was a sweet, kind, gentle soul. ...

Dale Hopkins Johnson of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2020 at the age of 77. Dale is survived by his son Brent Johnson and his daughter-in-law, Twylah, his daughter Kimberly Jandebeur, and is youngest daughter, Willow Harwood. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lakyn Moore, Lauren and Kayleigh Johnson and Noah Jandebeur, and his great grandchildren Lily Moore, Cashton Parks, and Blakely Johnson. ...

Marilyn Delia Wilson of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born March 12, 1934 in Eureka Springs, to Harry and Dovie (Hatcher) Wynn. Marilyn passed away August 28, 2020 in Eureka Springs at the age of 86. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, crocheting being with family, and spoiling her grandkids, and was a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries...

Lynn Loess Smith, age 83, passed away at Springhouse Village Assisted Living Center on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020. The cause of death was a sudden cardiac event. Born on December 7th, 1937 in Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice Loess. ...

Barbara Harmony finished the journey of her lifetime on August 11, 2020. Barbara was a truly unique individual who had a positive impact on so many people. Barbara's story began in February 1943 as the first born of three sisters to Israel and Marjorie Weiss of West Orange, NJ. ...

Joe E. Murdock, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born March 13, 1955 in Girard, Kansas to J.E. and Mildred (Stewart) Murdock. Joe passed away at his home in Eureka Springs on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 65. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com...

Dr. Edwin Wood White of Eureka Springs passed away July 3, 2020 at Legacy Village Hospice Home in Bentonville, Ark. He was 70 yrs. old. The cause of his death was complications of congestive heart failure. Dr. White was born in Wellsboro, Pa. on Feb. ...

Mitchell Malloy Wilkinson, 93 of Denton, Texas, and previously from Holiday Island, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2020. Mitch was born on May 9, 1927, at home in Junction City, Arkansas. At the age of three Mitch memorized and recited the Child’s Catechism at Scotland Presbyterian Church, where he was a member for many years. ...

Madonna T Maxedon, a resident of Holiday Island, Arkansas, was born May 19, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Mary (Casey) Lange, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home in Holiday Island at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her son John Hamilton and wife Shalla; brothers Terry Lange and wife Laura and Michael Lange and wife Terry...

Walter Peine was born on October 20, 1915 in Houston Texas to Wally and May Burns Peine. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and The University of Houston. Walter moved to Washington D.C. in 1934 where he met his future wife Margaret Wolfinger who was working as an intern on Capitol Hill. ...

George Michael Macy, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born September 7, 1948, in Pittsburg, Kansas to George and Beverly (Kuplen) Turner. George passed away in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 71. He enjoyed collecting and selling vintage playbills and memorabilia from the early 1900’s to 1980’s...

Frank Owen Kendrick, known as Owen, aged 71 years, died March 13, 2020 at home. He lived in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where he had been blown from New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina in 2006. He was born in Memphis, TN and acquired dozens of friends all over the country...

Jessie L. Hughey, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born January 18, 1982 in Springfield, Missouri to Jimmy and Brenda (Brown) Hughey, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 38. He is survived by his daughter Kassie Hughey Tice of Ozark, Missouri and sister Brandy Ryzak of Tulsa, Oklahoma...

Mitchel Patrick Perry, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born November 6, 1961 in Magnolia, Arkansas to George and Edna (Higdon) Perry, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 58. He is survived by his daughters Keaira Perry (Jonathon Grat) and Brieanna Perry; sons Kiegan Perry (Courtney Perry), Westin Perry, Damen Perry; grandchildren Oden Perry, Dicia Edgar, Orion Gilmer, Laina Perry; sister Lynn Nowell; father George Perry...

Sherrie Lyne Coy, 60, of Berryville; passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, in Springdale. She was born Saturday, March 28, 1959, in Fayetteville; to Erville and Norma Duncan Stout. Sherrie married Lynn E. Coy in Eureka Springs on September 23, 1989. ...

Janis Murray, of Berryville, Arkansas, born in December of 1947 to George and Viola (Cook) Pace of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away in Springdale, Arkansas at the age of 72. Janis graduated high school from Glenwood Springs, Colorado. In 1977, she followed her beatnik-hippie soul to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where she planted her tree to let her life grow...

Robert Ernest McPherson was born June 17, 1932 in East St. Louis, Illinois, son of Howard and Evelyn (Champ) McPherson. He grew up in East St. Louis where he graduated from East St. Louis High School. He enrolled at Central Methodist College is Fayette, Missouri and began working towards a degree in biology...

Edgar Shaffer Schneider, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home in Holiday Island, Arkansas. He was born March 6, 1928, in Van Nuys, California, to George Gustav and Bertha Louella (Shaffer) Schneider. ED had a great sense of humor and was a very loving person. ...

Peter Arthur Braginton June 23, 1939 – September 30, 2019 Pete passed peacefully surrounded by his children. He was born in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in Northern Iowa and attended Shattuck High School, where his weightlifting career started and then attended Buena Vista College where he received his teaching degree...

Darrell Mead “Chip” Caffrey, Jr. of Omaha Arkansas departed this life Wednesday, September 4, at the age of 66. He was born July 12, 1953 to Darrell Caffrey Sr. and Dorothy (Grell) Caffrey. Chip was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Wayne Reed; maternal grandparents, Walter and Milly Grell; paternal grandparents, Virgil and Mabel Caffrey; and paternal step-grandmother, Mildred Caffrey...

KNIGHT, Sara Louise (Fitch) February 27,1948 in West Lafayette, Indiana September 7, 2019 in Springdale Arkansas With great sadness, the family of Sara Knight announces her death after complications from a lengthy illness. Sara was the wife of the late Tony Knight, devoted mother of Heather Wanamaker (Carl), daughter of the late Rev. ...

Rosemary Zieroth, Durham, CT, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Regency House in Wallingford. Somewhere, on the other side there is a leather recliner, the Sunday NY Times crossword puzzle, a steaming cup of coffee sitting in front of a large picture window filled with plants, blue glass and crystals. Of course, it is a perfect day, the rain gently and rhythmically dances down the glass while a light cool breeze passes over the top of the newspaper lifting just the edge...

Dillon Lee Reddick of Berryville, Arkansas, was born March 30, 1994 in Berryville, Arkansas, son of Darrel Lee and Vicki (Bloch) Reddick. He passed away August 18, 2019 in Berryville, Arkansas at the age of 25 He is survived by his parents Darrel and Vicki Reddick; grandparents Jarka and Tony Bloch of Eureka Springs, Linda Robinson of Golden, Missouri, Pam Reddick of Berryville; Aunt and Uncle JJ and Casey Reddick of Skagway, Alaska; Uncle Lance Clark of Berryville; Aunt Michelle Bloch Edmondson of Eureka Springs and several cousins.. ...

Jim grew up near Yellowstone park, where he became an avid outdoors man, Eagle Scout and rock collector. He joined the US Air Force, served for over 22 years, four tours in Vietnam, he was the guy dropped behind ‘enemy lines’ to rescue downed pilots. His heroic actions earned two purple hearts. He was a world traveler. He attained his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics & Mechanical engineering...

Kevin Quinn, 63, of Eureka Springs, Ark. passed peacefully on May 26, 2019 at Circle of Life in Springdale, Ark. He was surrounded by family and friends in the days and weeks leading up to his death, and was made comfortable by the compassionate nurses and staff who provided exceptional medical care and support throughout his journey. ...

Brian Abendroth, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, departed this world much too early on May 22, 2019, at the age of 35. He was born January 5, 1984, in Topeka, Kansas. For the vast, diverse community who knew him, Brian was a beacon of humor, spirit and generosity. ...

JIM HOLT, of Eureka Springs departed this life on May 7, 2019. He was born January 6, 1959, in Rolla, Missouri, to Jack and Dellafae (McQueen) Holt. Jim's loved ones could fill every page of a newspaper with stories of his warm heart, bright smile, and exuberant spirit. ...

Shuggie left her physical body at approximately 11:40pm on Thursday, April 18th. Is it coincidence that she was pronounced deceased by her dear Hospice nurse at 1:15am on Friday, with the full moon just past the meridian in our little town? This full moon is known by some as the Ascension Moon. I'm just saying, girl had style. She left quickly. With her beloved Debra's hands on her, she slid away. She is free. Her hair was still multicolored. She was 74 brilliant years young...

Don Khabir Kitz March 2, 1939 – March 30, 2019 Don Khabir Kitz passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, at the age of 80. He was a master artist, a skilled teacher, and a kind, compassionate human. He will be missed by many. Don was born in 1939 in Woodbury, New Jersey. ...

Albert John Kirk was born September 27, 1944 to Earl David and Ival Mary (Ellis) Kirk. Albert passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, after battling Glioblastoma, brain cancer. He passed in the company of his wife, Skaye, all 3 of their children and other close family, at his home in Vero Beach, Florida...

( August 22, 1927 - March 20, 2019 ) The Reverend Richard James Ludig of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, died March 20, 2019 at the age of ninety-one. Pastor, teacher, evangelist, steadfast husband, and loving father, he was born 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jack and Genevieve Currie Ludig. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 and retired as Chief Petty Officer after twenty-one years service during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War...

Bonnie Susan Hughes was born April 18, 1948 to Michael Federoff and Joye Dixon in Cook County, Illinois. She went from her earthly home to her Heavenly Home on March 7, 2019 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her partner James Kuffel and one grandson Kurtis Dreher...

Gerald Mike Clark left this world February 24, 2019. His last words of wisdom. I was resigned to the knowledge that I had lost all appreciation of the outside world, that the loss of its bright colors was an inescapable part of the loss of my childhood, and that in a certain sense, one had to pay for freedom & maturity of the soul with the renunciation of this cherished aura. ...