Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory

01/22/2026

Alfred Thomas “A.T.” Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Fayetteville. He was born on June 8, 1929, the third of four children of Ola Paul and Florence Jean (Bandeen) Smith. He attended grade school in Hindsville and graduated from...

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01/21/2026

Gary Henry Frans, 65, of Huntsville; passed away peacefully Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home in Huntsville. He was born Saturday, September 24, 1960, in Vinita, Oklahoma; to Perry Clayton and Elizabeth M. Whitfield Frans.

Gary installed siding for R&H Siding for many years. He was a simple,...

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01/19/2026

Our business office will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

On this day, spread kindness, do an act of service, and show compassion for others!

“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

01/19/2026

Herbert Hal Marshall, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Huntsville, Arkansas, on January 12th, 2026.

Herb was born January 10, 1941, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas; to Roberta Marshall Waggoner. When Roberta passed away in 1947, Herb was raised by his grandparents, aunts and uncles in the...

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01/16/2026

Patricia Ann Hart, 62, of Huntsville; passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home, in Huntsville. She was born Friday, September 6, 1963, at Fayetteville; to Frank and Patricia Ann Burden DeJohn.

Patricia was united in marriage to her beloved husband,...

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01/15/2026

George Lubas was born in Oakland, California, on September 18, 1956, and grew up nearby in Berkeley. He passed away on January 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a warm kinetic energy that filled every room he entered.

In 1980, at the age of 24, George met the love of his...

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01/13/2026

Randell Elwood Balluck, 70, of Springdale; passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home, in Springdale. He was born Wednesday, September 14, 1955, at Fullerton, California; to Edward Lawrence and Ruth Pearl Davis Balluck.

Randell was a devoted father to his two children, David...

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01/09/2026

Wilda Dean Fifer, 92, of Huntsville; passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Countryside Assisted Living, in Huntsville. She was born Thursday, January 26, 1933, at Huntsville to Mack and Alta Lue Grigg Reeves.

Wilda married John Samuel “Sam” Fifer on Saturday, August 20, 1949, at Huntsville,...

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01/09/2026

Thank you to our dedicated officers who serve with courage, integrity, and commitment every single day. Your sacrifice, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to protecting our community do not go unnoticed.

We are grateful for all that you do, today and always.

Stay safe, and know that you are appreciated. 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

01/08/2026

Janice Marie Bittick, 77, of Fayetteville; passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Katherine's Place at Wedington. She was born Saturday, May 8, 1948, at Prairie Grove; to Kenneth Taylo rand Loreda Viola Jones Dotson.

Janice was first married to Gary D. Fulfer, and from that union was...

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01/06/2026

William "Billy" Joe Yates, 44, of Huntsville; passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. He was born Thursday, September 17, 1981, at Colorado City, Texas; to William and Tamey Fern Vanderpool Yates.

Billy Joe was a 2000 graduate of Huntsville...

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01/05/2026

Mary Janice Owens, 76, of Witter; passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale. She was born Saturday, October 8, 1949, at Shamrock, Texas; to Calvin and Edna Castle Burcham.

Mary married Dale Owens on Wednesday, December 17, 1969 at St. Paul; and together they...

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