Obituaries

Earl C. Burkes

Feb 2, 1936 – Nov 11, 2026 · age 90 · Huntsville Lodge

Earl C. Burkes, 90, of Huntsville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on February 2, 1936, in Madison County, Arkansas, to Elmo Cleopolis Burkes and Burna Ethal (Cook) Burkes. After graduating from high school, Earl worked for a c…

Visitation Monday, November 16, 1:00–1:45 pm — Brashears Funeral Home +1 more

Chasity Nicole Johnson

Dec 24, 1976 – Nov 11, 2026 · age 49 · Witter

Chasity Nicole Johnson, 49, of Witter; passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center, in Fayetteville. She was born Friday, December 24, 1976, at Huntsville; to James Danley and Debra Kay Vanderpool Johnson. Chasity was a loving mother to her three children, Caleb, Isabelle, and Rebek…

Visitation Monday, November 16, 5:00–7:00 pm — Brashears Funeral Home +1 more

Jerry Petet Jerry Petet

Jul 7, 1942 – Nov 11, 2026 · age 84

Jerry Petet Jerry Petet, age 84, passed away on November 11, 2026. He was born in De Queen, Arkansas to Henry & Dean Petet. Jerry spent most of his life in the town he loved, leaving a lasting mark on the community and the many people who were fortunate enough to know him. He was a graduate of De Queen High School whe…

Graveside service — Mt

Daniel B. Spratt

Oct 25, 1950 – Nov 10, 2026 · age 76 · Witter

Daniel B. Spratt, 76, of Witter, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home. He was born October 25, 1950, to Samuel Jerry Spratt and Madge Lucille Spratt. In 1980, Daniel was married to his wife, Jennylee (Baughman) Spratt. He worked as a truck driver, and he was an avid reader.

Funeral service Tuesday, November 17 — Madison County Funeral Service Chapel

Dorothy Mae Benedict

May 6, 1934 – Nov 6, 2026 · age 92 · Eureka Springs

Dorothy Mae Benedict of Eureka Springs, Arkansas formally of Ola, Arkansas was born May 6, 1934, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Horace and Carra (Houston) Jones. Dorothy passed away peacefully November 6, 2026, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 92.

Services Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Charles Bedford Baker

Oct 26, 1933 – Nov 4, 2026 · age 93 · Elm Springs

Charles Bedford Baker, 93, of Elm Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born October 26, 1933, in Huntsville, Arkansas to Charles and Opal McCarver Baker. Charlie (Sonny) graduated from Huntsville High School before serving his country in the United States Ar…

Visitation Thursday, November 12, 9:00–10:00 am — Brashears Funeral Home +1 more

Dwight Allen

Sep 11, 1950 – Nov 4, 2026 · age 76 · Hindsville

James Dwight Allen, known to family and friends as Dwight, 76, of Hindsville, Arkansas, passed away at home on November 4, 2026. Dwight was born on September 11, 1950, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to Jim and Lucille Allen. Dwight loved his family and his farm. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, though he never did get a …

Visitation Friday, November 6, 1:00 pm — Brashears Funeral Home

Alexander Timothy Parker

Mar 28, 2005 – Nov 2, 2026 · age 21 · Eureka Springs

Alexander Timothy Parker of Eureka Springs was born on March 28, 2005, in Johnson, Arkansas to Timothy and Amy (Sharp) Parker. Alex passed away November 2, 2026, in Eureka Springs at the age of 21.

Services A private family service was held to honor Alex’s Life.

Wilma Emmalee Austin

Mar 29, 1942 – Nov 2, 2026 · age 84 · Huntsville

Wilma Emmalee Austin, 84, of Huntsville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born March 29, 1942, in Morley, Tennessee, to John Grant Austin and Ethel Marie (Owens) Austin. She worked as a factory worker for Classic Leather. She was a member of Crystal Hills Family Fellow…

Services Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Crystal Hills Family Fellowship Church in Elkins with Pastor Jasper Hankins and Mike Sizemore officiating. Visitation will begin at 1…

Kathryn “Genie” Reynolds

Feb 16, 1927 – Oct 30, 2026 · age 99 · Huntsville

Kathryn “Genie” Reynolds, 99, of Huntsville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at her home. She was born February 16, 1927, in Marshall, North Carolina to Eugene Weaver and May S. Davis Weaver in a House of Seven Gables.

Funeral service Thursday, November 19 — Madison County Funeral Service Chapel

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