Epting Funeral Home of Fayetteville

04/07/2026

Cobie Nehemiah Turley, 33, of Winslow passed away April 4 in Fayetteville. He was born December 21, 1992 in Winslow to Dennis and Ava (Basler) Turley.

Cobie was a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas with the exception of a few years away. He loved art and music, and was very talented. He also enjoyed swimming and camping at the river, going to church, and spending time with his family.

Cobie is survived by his parents who still live in Winslow; one brother, Joshua Turley of Winslow; one sister, Ashley Osburn of Fayetteville; and five nieces and nephews: Kadin Osburn, Kieara Osburn, Kenzie Griffin, Rinzler Turley, and Brinn Turley.

A celebration of Cobie’s life will be announced at a later date.

03/30/2026

Vickie Ann Wadel, age 65, died Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center located in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born April 28, 1960 in Stafford, Arizona the daughter of Shirley Edgar and Roy Plumley.

She enjoyed cooking, entertaining, spending time in the outdoors especially camping, and time with her fur babies were very special to her. She was a very talented artist and writer.

Vickie was very adamant when it came to standing up for what she thought was right and her beliefs. She loved spending time with her great-granddaughter Zaylee and especially their ice cream dates.

She was preceded in death by: her mother; Shirley Plumley, one son; Shane Reynolds, her grandmother; Vera Edgar, and her grandfather; Eddie Edgar.

Vickie is survived by: two daughters; Tonya Reynolds, of Texas, Stephanie Perez and her husband David, of Arkansas, five grandchildren; Taylor Reynolds, Zoe Reynolds, Braden Reynolds, Katalina Perez, Ally Dalton, and four great-grandchildren; Zaylee Ishmael, Jiraiah Reynolds, Erin Reynolds, and Rin Reynolds, one brother; Russel Plumley, of Arkansas, one sister; Teri Livermore, of Arkansas, one niece; Tricha Donahey and her husband Kent, of Arkansas, two great-nieces; Whitney and Kensie, her nephew; Justin Burkes and his wife Vanessa, one great-nephew; Caleb Burkes, one great-niece; Kaylee Wall, one nephew; Matthew Livermore, of Arkansas, and a host of extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 10am until service time at Christ and Neighbor Church located at 1211 Hudson Road in Rogers. A celebration of Vickie’s life will begin at 11am on Tuesday, with Pastor Scott Pagie officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery located in Fayetteville.

Pallbearers will be: Russel Plumley, Taylor Reynolds, Kent Donahey, Justin Burkes, David Perez and Michael Dalton.

Honorary Pallbearers: Braden Reynolds, Mathew Livermore, Israel Ishmael, and Caleb Burkes.

03/29/2026

Denise "Nan" Veteto, age 63 of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed peacefully on Thursday, March 26th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on February 6th, 1963 in Oceanside, California, Nan was the daughter of Shirley and Lee Veteto. She grew up on Marine Corp bases, including Karachi, Pakistan, eventually returning to her family's roots in Paragould, Arkansas where she graduated High-School.

As a stay-at-home mother, many days were devoted to nurturing and protecting her children. Her favorite songs and artwork filled their home. A free spirit at heart, she was often drawn beyond the rhythms of home life, seeking adventure and connection. The pull of waves and flowing water resonated with her and she found a sense of peace exploring creeks, swimming in lakes, floating rivers, and lying on beaches. She will be most remembered for her humor, resilience, and enduring kindness.

Proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, son Jesse Gibson, and nephew Joshua Veteto.

Nan is survived by her daughter Sarah Gibson Peace (Husband Marc and sons William, Ryan, & Thomas); daughter Anna Gibson (Partner Morgan Box and his son Lance); son Lonnie Easley; grandsons Aiden & Emmett Gibson; brother Mike Veteto (Wife Glenda), nieces Christina Harrison & Tammarian Rodriguez; and many loving aunts and cousins.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 31st at 3:30pm at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 1728 E. Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The family would like to express thanks for the wonderful care provided by Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation Center and Circle of Life Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Circle of Life or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

03/10/2026

Hansel Dale Hill, age 73, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas died Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1952 in Fayetteville, Arkansas the son of Susie Kathleen Cook and Hugh Hollis Hill.

He was a brick mason for many years. He loved fishing, and spending quality time with his family especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, four brothers; Donnie Hill, Hollis Hill, Douglas Hill, Leon Hill, and three sisters; Yvonne Brown, Gail Boyd, and Beverly Hill.

Hansel is survived by: two sons; Michael Hill and his wife Trista, of Evansville, Arkansas, James Vanover, of Cincinnati, Arkansas, one daughter; Crystal Morris, of Cincinnati, Arkansas, one brother; Rawleigh Hill and his wife Jean, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one sister; Sue Doss, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, six grandchildren; Mckell Lyons and husband Trenton of Colcord Oklahoma, Dara Long and husband RJ of Westville Oklahoma, Emily Morris of Westville Oklahoma, Tristan Sylvester and wife Jessica of Evansville Arkansas, Caleb Hill and wife Victoria of Farmington Arkansas, and Nicole Hill of Fayetteville Arkansas and nine great-grandchildren; Sadie and Eden Lyons of Colcord Oklahoma, Huxley and Hendrix Long of Westville Oklahoma, Morgan, William, Taylor, and Emma Sylvester of Evansville Arkansas and Madison Hill of Farmington Arkansas.

Graveside service will be Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11am at Mt. Comfort Cemetery located in Fayetteville with Pastor Danny Beard officiating.

03/10/2026

Linda VandenHouten, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2026, surrounded by two of her precious granddaughters.

Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother whose family meant everything to her.

She found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always offering love, encouragement, and a warm presence to those around her.

Linda was a self-taught artist with many creative abilities. She especially enjoyed sketching and had a natural artistic talent that she expressed in many ways. She also loved gardening and
sewing, finding peace and fulfillment in creating and nurturing beauty in the world around her. Her creativity, patience, and gentle spirit touched the lives of many.

Those who knew Linda will remember her kindness, her willingness to listen, and her ability to make others feel welcome and valued. Her compassion, strength, and creativity left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Anthony Mercado and Bertha Knosp.

She is survived by her children, Samantha Nieders (Jim), Lydia Brown (Don), and Tony VandenHouten; her grandchildren, Corey Mehl (Crystal), Ashley West (Jordan), Kristyn Brantley (Chris), and Sarah Nelson (Dakotah); her great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Preston, and Mayse; her significant other, Jerry Merchant; and seven siblings.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Linda’s life on March 28, 2026, at 11am, at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 716 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203.

“We love you to the moon and back.”

01/21/2026

Charles Edward Srader, age 69, passed away at his home in Elkins, Arkansas on Monday, January 19th, 2026. He was born on Thursday, March 22nd, 1956 in Roswell, New Mexico to Felix Jefferson and Alice Glycine Srader (Kilgore).

Charles moved from New Mexico to Northwest Arkansas in 1961 where he went to school, graduated, and served his family and community all of his life. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Springdale and was really involved in his local community as a baseball coach, a football announcer, president of the booster club, and a bus driver for the local school district. He loved to hunt, fish, dance (and teach dancing), riding his motorcycle, and all kinds of music.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Patricia Srader; his parents, Felix and Alice; two brothers, Tony and Jerry David Srader; and one sister, Kay Srader.

Charles is survived by his two children, Joe Srader (Laura) of Elkins, and Lisa Holtquist (Dan) of Gravette; two brothers, Steve and Mike Srader, both of Elkins; four sisters, Connie Srader of Van Buren, Tena Mathews and Cheryl Srader of Anderson, Missouri, and Eva Buskey of Dexter, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Emma, Jacob, Addlee, Rhett, Aidan, Sybela, Layla, Lucas, and Logan; and many friends.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 22nd at Mount Olive Cemetery in Elkins at 2:00 p.m., Bro. Eddie Hattabaugh officiating.

01/06/2026

Ronald John Comi, 79, passed away on January 2, 2026, leaving behind a world forever changed by his presence.

Ron was born on February 15, 1946 in Montpelier, VT, and from the very beginning, he carried a quiet strength and a gentle spirit that would shape every life he touched. Ron served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He lived with a heart full of love freely to those fortunate enough to know him. To know Ron was to feel safe and feel seen. He had a way of making ordinary moments meaningful and turning simple conversations into lasting memories. His presence will echo in the hearts of his family and friends for years to come. Ron found joy and peace in fishing, golfing, hunting and many other adventures but his deepest happiness was the love of his family. He was proud of the life he built for them.

Ronald is survived by his beloved bride of 51 years, Catherine Comi; his brother, Richard Comi; his children: Bryant Comi and wife Terri comi, Kimberly Comi, Lora Kelley and husband William Kelley, and Sarah Comi; his 10 grandchildren: James Comi, Madelyn Osburn, Julia Osburn, Brooklynn Lyons, Chanel Kelley, Dayson Kelley, Brianna Comi, Jason Harris, Nicole Harris and Donald Harris and his wife Whitney; and 6 great-grandchildren: Desondra 'Sunny' King, Isla Berry, Gabriel, Liam, Kendall, and Grayson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Comi; his mother, Elvira Comi; and his cherished daughter, Desondra Comi.

A graveside service will be held on Friday January 9, 2025 at 10:30 at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where loved ones will gather to honor a life that meant so much to so many. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor at another location.

Though he is no longer with us, Ron's legacy remains in the love he gave, the lessons he taught, and the memories that will be cherished always.

He will be deeply missed, endlessly loved, and never forgotten.

Memorials can be sent to Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

12/30/2025

Alena Rene Satterthwaite, age 55, of West Fork, Arkansas died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Baptist Heath in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born July 16, 1970 in Fayetteville, Arkansas the daughter of Rozaine Cammack-Oxford and Robert Dallas Oxford.

She was an associate of Small Business Tax Service and owned/operated R & R Cleaning Service for many years.

Rene was a dedicated servant of Jehovah who loved sharing Bible teachings with all she met.
She loved all creation, children, animals, beauty of sunsets, walking on the beach and reflecting on Jehovah's qualities.
Others always came first.
Her family brought her so much joy and happiness.

She was preceded in death by: her father, Bob Oxford.

Rene is survived by: her husband; Tim Satterthwaite of West Fork, her mother; Rozaine Oxford; brothers Brent Oxford and wife Donna, Keith Oxford and wife Gysha, Jeff Oxford and wife Alesheia; nephew, Bryson Satterthwaite;
neice Mady Oxford; and many many cousins

Memorial service will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2pm Held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 454 N. Centennial Ave., West Fork, Ar
An over flow location provided to tie into memorial service at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1738 Pine Woods Rd, Springdale, Ar 72762
Zoom Info:
Meeting ID # 824-6939-1596
Password 904216
To dial in: 312-626-6799
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Memorials/Flowers may be sent to:
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 454 N. Centennial Ave., West Fork, Arkansas.

11/26/2025

11/10/2025

Virginia Lee (McKelvey) Wymore, 89, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on November 5, 2025 at the Willard Walker Hospice House with her beloved family by her side. Per her request, cremation rites have been accorded. Epting Funeral Home of Fayetteville is assisting the family memorial in Virginia’s name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.eptingfuneralhome.com.

Virginia was born October 13, 1936 in Mediapolis, Iowa to Luther “Mack” H. and Edna P. (Davis-Mickey) McKelvey. She grew up in Morning Sun, Iowa and was part of the Class of 1955. In high school, she played on the basketball and softball teams. She played forward & went to state basketball with her team. On January 15, 1955 she married Edward James Wymore in Warsaw, Illinois.

Throughout the years she & Eddie traveled across the country while he served in the U.S. Navy. Just a few places they stayed were California, Washington State, Hawaii, San Diego Naval Base, Rhode Island, and Great Lakes Naval Base. She was a homemaker & mother. In later years, she worked at Burlington Medical Center in the dietary services. Virginia & her husband had four children: Raymond “Ray” Leroy, Teresa “Tess” Lynn, Robert “Bob” Wayne and Tracy “Mark” Mark. After their retirement from the service in 1975, they moved back to Morning Sun, Iowa & spent many years living there. After Edward passed away in 2001, she moved to Clovis, New Mexico. She enjoyed her time in Clovis and spending time with her youngest son, Mark & his family. She then moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2022 and spent time with her oldest son, Ray & his family.

She was of the Methodist faith. She was part of many community clubs and organizations in all three communities. She enjoyed the Morning Sun & Clovis Lioness Clubs, Morning Sun Auxiliary Club, Morning Sun Sorosis Club, Clovis Police Senior Ride-a-long program, Clovis VFW activities and enjoyed the senior centers in Clovis & Fayetteville. She was a wonderful historian; she loved her beloved “Heloise Room” full of all her family history. She enjoyed planting a garden full of vegetables every year in Morning Sun. She loved to play Acey-Deucey at the kitchen table with her family. She had a beautiful smile that made her face so warm & radiantly glow in beauty. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Survived by her children, Ray (Linda) Wymore of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Tess Wymore of Flagstaff, Arizona; her four granddaughters, Alicia (Heath) Walter of Iowa, Jessica (Mike) Dawson of South Carolina, Kelsey (Trae) Blanco of Indiana and Jasmine (Eddie) Duranczyk of Texas; her eight great-grandchildren; Levi & Brenten Walter, Kasen & Liam Dawson, Ophelia & Ellis Blanco and Henry & Annie Grace Duranczyk; her sister, Mary A. (McKelvey) Melcarek of California and many nephews & nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Wesley D. McKelvey, Sr. and Craig E. McKelvey, her sister Twila J. (McKelvey) Woolworth and her sons Robert and Tracy Wymore.

Interment will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Donations in her honor can be made to the Fayetteville Senior Activity & Wellness Center at 945 S College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

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