OBITUARIES
Winfred Brinegar
Winfred Brinegar, age 90, passed away January 30, 2021 at
Quail Ridge
Living Center.
Winfred was born on May
7, 1930 in Hiwasse, Arkansas, the son of Roy Winfred Brinegar and Mary Alice Brinegar. He worked as a carpenter. Winfred loved playing his guitar and singing.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Odessa Brinegar; parents, Roy Winfred Brinegar and Mary Alice Larson Brinegar; and sisters, Inez Larson, Veda Cooper, Doris Edwards and Joy Cordova; brother Alvin Brinegar; and grandson, Casey Brinegar.
He is survived by his wife Jean Brinegar; his daughter Susan and husband Geoff Pennock; his sons Kerry Brinegar and wife Vanessa, and Tony Brinegar and wife Linda; stepchildren Danny Enevoldson and wife Shelly, Wanda Matlock and husband Jimmy, and Wilda Ybarra and husband Sammy; grandchildren, Juliet Van Heerden, Ami Novak, Tim Brinegar, Barry Brinegar, Shannon Wiggins, Shaun Brinegar and Angela Brinegar: along with numerous great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gravette on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 3 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs. To sign online guestbook please go to www.backstrom-pyeatte. com.
PAID OBITUARY
Timmy Darrell Eubanks
Timmy Darrell Eubanks, 61, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Jan. 30, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark.
He was born Jan. 21, 1960 in Siloam Springs, Ark., to Marlin and Ethel Woolard Eubanks.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children Tim D. Eubanks II of Springdale, Nancy Marlene Eubanks Garris and husband Christian of Springdale, and Joseph Marlin Eubanks and wife Trish of Springdale; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
An online guest book is available at www.wasson funeralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Randy Keaton Sr.
Michael Randy Keaton Sr., 71, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died at the Arkansas State Veterans Home in Fayetteville, Ark.
He was born March 23, 1949 in Siloam Springs to William H. Keaton and Luereda Davis Keaton. He married Margarita Sanchez on Sept. 17, 1985. He worked for the Allen’s Canning Company for more than 30 years in the maintenance department. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed studying the Bible. He also enjoyed taking care of his cows and riding his tractor, being a storyteller, and history and trivia. He served with honor in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; four sons, Kenny Keaton and Kevin Keaton of Kansas, Okla., Randy Keaton of St. Louis, Mo., and Ivan Lopez of Centerton, Ark.; three daughters, Sandra Lopez of Siloam Springs, Monica Polina and husband Eli of Siloam Springs, and Thania Pearce and husband Todd of Springdale, Ark.; four brothers, Larry Keaton of Anderson, Mo., Mark Keaton of Mountain Home, Ark., Steve Keaton of Fayetteville, and Jeff Keaton of Siloam Springs; and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home. Due to state covid regulations, attendance will be limited to 100 people and all will be required to wear a mask. Burial will be held at the Yell Cemetery in the Robinson community with Military Honors.
An online guest book is available at www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.
Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Wanda Lou Truitt
Wanda Lou Truitt, 81, of Decatur, Arkansas died January 29, 2021 in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born November 23, 1939 in Decatur, Arkansas to Hubert Earl and Anna Allean “Did” (Howard) Wilkins. Wanda married Neale Truitt in Oxnard, California on July 28, 1957. They moved back to this area and later opened their business, Truitt’s Plumbing, where she managed the office.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Eva Mae Bradley, and brothers Robert “Bob” and Jimmy Wilkins.
Survivors included her husband Neale of the home; their children, Karla Rogers and husband Randy of Rogers, Arkansas and son Keith Truitt and Jennifer Cook of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren Kyla, Taylor, Chase, Tera, Grady, Hayley and Alysha; great-grandchildren Norah, Elsie, Alexander, Emaline, Lylah and Maisy; brothers Howard “Bud” Wilkins and wife Betty of Decatur, Arkansas, Max Wilkins and wife Carolyn of Flippin, Arkansas, and Michael Wilkins and wife Patsy of Decatur, Arkansas; and sister-in-law Mary Wilkins of Gravette, Arkansas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Burial will be at Falling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
For the visitation and funeral service, guests will be limited to 150 people and everyone will be required to wear their own facemask, per the guidelines set forth by the State of Arkansas.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
PAID OBITUARY
Josene Glass-Vaughan
Josene Glass-Vaughan, 55, of Kansas, Okla., died Jan. 29, 2021 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark.
She was born Oct. 12, 1965 in Palo Alto, Calif., to Jesse Glass and Tena Charley-Glass. She worked for the West Siloam Springs Cherokee Casino. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Recently, she enjoyed making mask and donating them to friends, local businesses and even strangers. She also served her community by being a top blood donor in the local blood drives.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Sarah GlassKemble and brother-inlaw, Ned Kemble Sr.
She is survived by her parents, Jesse and Tena Glass of Kansas, Okla.; two sons, Caleb Vaughan and wife Christina of Kansas, Okla., and Benjamin Vaughan and wife, Melanie of Kansas, Okla.; four daughters, Jessica Gullifer and husband, Clayton of Fort Sill, Okla., Kaitlin Vaughan of Kansas, Okla., Baylee Vaughan of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Rylee Vaughan of Kansas, Okla.; two brothers, John Glass and wife Angie of Tahlequah, Okla., and Nolan Glass and wife Clarissa of Kenwood, Okla.; and 13 grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Ark.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at the Kansas High School Gym in Kansas, Okla., with Pastor Tim Estes officiating.
Burial will follow at Long Prairie Cemetery in Kansas, Okla.