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Jerry Gilbow

On February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Obituaries

Jerry Steven Gilbow, 64, of Garfield, Arkansas passed away January 25, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born October 6, 1957 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Lonnie Burl Gilbow and Billie Clara McElhaney Gilbow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Lonnie Jackie Gilbow, and a daughter; Stephanie Dawn Wagner.

Jerry is survived by his son; Justin Gilbow of Houston, Texas, a sister; Ann Baker and husband John of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a brother; Barry Gilbow of Rogers, Arkansas, his companion; Brenda Snyder of Garfield, Arkansas, and several nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Garfield with Reverend Bob Burk officiating.

Barry Gilbow

On February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Obituaries

Barry Richard Gilbow, age 66, died September 16, 2024, in Eureka Springs, Ark.

He and his twin brother, Jerry Gilbow, were born in 1957 in Jonesboro, Ark., to Lonnie and Billie Gilbow.

Barry grew up in Fayetteville and graduated from Fayetteville High school in 1976. He attended the University of Arkansas and later started businesses in Houston, Texas; Tulsa, Okla., and Fayetteville. He was an avid golfer and was interested in aviation and flew small aircraft.

Barry was baptized by Dr. H.D. McCarty at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville as a young man and confessed Jesus as Lord.

Barry was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Jerry, and his older brother, Jackie.

He is survived by his sons, Cody, and Lonnie, and daughter, Brie, and one grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Baker, and her husband John, and many nieces and nephews.

Charlie Cash

On February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Obituaries

Word has been received of the death of Charlie Cash, FHS Class of ’76 on Oct. 15, 2021, in Grapevine, Texas.

Charles Edwin “Charlie” Cash was born in Oct. 11, 1958, in Alexandria, Va. He was the son of the late Gen. and Mrs. Edwin Cash. Charlie served as a captain for American Airlines and a captain in the U.S. Navy.

He was survived by his widow, Susie Page, two sons and a sister. His cremains are interred at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

Phillip Brown

On February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Obituaries

Phillip Richart Brown, a member of the Fayetteville High School class of 1976, was born August 16, 1957, and died April 17, 2023, in Colorado.

Funeral arrangements and cremation were handled by Brown’s Cremation & Funeral Service of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Obituary for Donnita Gayle Carney McConnell

On February 6, 2026February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Uncategorized

Donnita Gayle McConnell, age 59, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Fayetteville.
She was born July 4, 1959 in Fayetteville, the daughter of Norman Eugene and Reta Royce Haskell Carney.

She was a homemaker and a prestigious real estate agent.

She is survived by her life partner, Tim Preston; a daughter, Darcy Gene McConnell of Fayetteville; a son, Michael Preston of Fayetteville; her parents, Gene and Reta Carney of Clearwater, Florida and two grandchildren, Sylis Gene McConnell and Ricker Preston.

Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Moore’s Chapel. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Fayetteville, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Obituary for Bob Brandt

On February 6, 2026February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Uncategorized

Bob met Jesus sometime during the night after a long and complicated battle throughout his adult life with various disabling health issues. He was the son of Rolf Wilhelm and Rhoda Jeane Brandt, both of whom preceded him in passing.

Bob (Fayetteville High School, class of 1976) was a Navy Corpsman while in the service and a wonderful advocate for veterans for many years as the lead service officer and Commander of the Disabled American Veterans in Tulsa. He helped thousands of veterans receive the full benefits they were entitled to receive from the Veterans Affairs.

He was also an advocate for rescue dogs and adopted several in the Tulsa area.

A proud father and grandfather, he loved his sons and their families very much and wasted no opportunity to brag on them. But most importantly, Bob accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and is now with Jesus in heaven in his perfect new heavenly body and with no more pain and sorrow.

We will miss you very much Bob!

Prayers for your family!!

Obituary for Paula Bibbee

On February 6, 2026February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Uncategorized

Paula Sue (Richardson) Bibbee a resident of Strickler Arkansas passed at home on October 1, 2022, at the age of 66. Paula was born August 30, 1956, in Fayetteville Arkansas to Paul “Hugh” and Lois Jane (McCann) Richardson. Paula was a member of the Liberty 86 Community Church. An avid artist Paula loved sharing pottery, crochet, and needle work with her friends and family. Her love of reading was matched only by her love of all her fur babies. Paula was known for her big heart and ready smile.

Paula was proceeded in death by her grandparents James and Inez McCann and Wiley and Leona Richardson; her mother Lois Jane (McCann) Richardson; her beloved son James Wayne Richardson; and her great niece Saylor Grace Gragg.

Paula is survived by her father Paul “Hugh” Richardson of West Fork Arkansas; sister Lisa Gragg and husband Rick of West Fork Arkansas and sister Jennifer Arrington and husband Jeff of Vicenza, Italy. She is also survived by her cousin Sharon Kelley of the home as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, including 2 great nephews whom she adored. She will be missed by all who knew her.

The family will hold a private graveside memorial service. In lieu of flowers donations could be made in Paula’s honor to the Washington County Animal Shelter.

In Memoriam

On August 22, 2025February 9, 2026 By besonstIn Obituaries

The following friends from the class of 1976 are reported to have died since graduation. If you know of other classmates who have died or have more information about these lives that you would like us to add, send a note to FayettevilleClassof76@gmail.com. Two FHS graduates, Kevin Cunningham and Conrad Odom, maintain a Facebook group — Fayetteville Friends — In Memoriam — dedicated to the remembrance of all FHS graduates who have died.

Ricky Ahart, 1958-2002, Obituary.

Cheryl Allred, 1958-2013, Obituary.

Cristina Antonia Arias, 1959-2019, Obituary.

Keith Banks, 1958-1980, Obituary.

Mark Basset, 1958-2010, Obituary.

Paula Sue Bibbee Richardson, 1956-2022, Obituary.

Linda Bixby Vandagriff, 1958-2011, Obituary.

Kirk Bradley, 1958-1999, Obituary.

Robert “Bob” Brandt, 1957-2022, Obituary.

Phillip Brown, 1957-2023, Obituary.

Mike Bryant, 1957-1976. Obituary.

Michael Buchanan, 1957-2019, Obituary.

Morton “Skip” Carnes, 1958-2014, Obituary.

Donnita Gayle Carney, 1959-2018, Obituary.

Charles Edwin Cash, 1958-2021, Obituary.

Lynn Chandler, 1958-1976, Obituary.

Angela Childress West Lies, 1957-2013, Obituary.

Brooks Clower, 1957-2010, Obituary.

Sandi Coffin, 1957-1993, Obituary.

Linda Colwell Stewart, 1958-2024, Obituary.

Patricia Gaye Coston, 1958-2016, Obituary.

Dianne Cross, 1858-2007, Obituary.

Michael Davidson, 1957-1997, Obituary.

Dennis Davis, 1958-1982, Obituary.

Diane Davis, 1957-2010, Obituary.

Jeff Day, 1958-2011, Obituary.

Nancy Dodson Peters, 1958-1998, Obituary.

Steve Dolan, 1957-1973.

Duane Dunn, 1958-2019, Obituary.

Greg Flowers, 1957-2017, Obituary.

Mike Garner, 1958-2007, Obituary.

Barry Gilbow, 1958-2024.

Jerry Gilbow, 1958-2022.

Weeda Gooding, 1958-2008, Obituary.

Nicky Gyles, 1957-2010, Obituary.

Gary J. Harris, 1958-2010, Obituary.

Stephen Lee Harris, 1958-2018, Obituary.

Shirley Jo Henson, 1958-2025.

Alan Hepler, 1958-1986, Obituary.

Matt Holtzen, 1958-2009, Obituary.

Michael Jackson, 1958-2015, Obituary.

Dyke Jennings, 1957-2016, Obituary.

Steve “Country” Jones, 1957-1977, Obituary.

Beverly Jo Kreie, 1958-2018.

Mike Lyman, 1958-2021, Obituary.

Rick McClelland, 1958-2009.

Stephen McGinnis, 1958-2018. Obituary.

Brian McGreevy, 1957-2008, Obituary.

Pat Miller Simpson, 1958-2006, Obituary.

Lori Mitchell Cochran, 1957-2022.

Donna Moore, 1958-2004, Obituary.

Brian Noland, 1958-2024.

Lisa Michelle Osburn Mackey, 1958-2025.

Gregg Parker, 1958-2020, Obituary.

Miles Lynn Patrick, 1957-2017, Obituary.

Jeff Allen Rand, 1957-2018.

Paula Sue (Richardson) Bibbee, 1956 to 2022, Obituary

Terry Riddle, 1957-2024.

Naoto Sekiguchi, 1958-2021, Obituary.

Jan Skarda, 1957-1994, Obituary.

Dwaine Spears, 1958-2002, Obituary.

Sheri Starr Keen, 1958-2015, Obituary.

Richard Steel, 1957-2000, Obituary.

Jimmy Stout, 1958-2007, Obituary.

Misty Veasey Luck, 1957-2021.

Craig Venema, 1958-1993, Obituary.

Robert “Bobby” Waterson, 1958-2014, Obituary.

Myra Wesson, 1958-2003, Obituary.

Daniel Lee Wickliff, 1958-2022, Obituary.

Claude Williams, 1958-2021.

“Ricky” Witherspoon, 1957-2016.

Dennis Wohlford, 1957-2016, Obituary.

Obituary for Linda Marie Colwell Stewart

On August 30, 2024 By besonstIn Uncategorized

Linda Colwell Stewart in her senior high portrait.

Linda Marie Stewart, 66, of West Fork passed away on August 11, 2024 in West Fork. She was born on June 26, 1958, to Philip and Mary Sue Colwell.

Linda was an artist and master gardener. She was a member of Fayetteville High School class of 1976. She was a long-time resident of West Fork. She graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Art with refined studies in ceramics. Linda adored her 17-year-old cat, Charlotte and 2-year-old dog, Orion. Both have found new homes and are doing well.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her stepmother, June Colwell of Fayetteville; one son, Grady Stewart of Greenbrier; one daughter, Amanda Carter and husband Wardell of Fayetteville; two brothers, Wade Colwell of Fayetteville and Ted Colwell of Edina, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Cameron Self, Lanay Self, Amelia Carter, and Levi Carter of Fayetteville; and two great-grandchildren, Tytus Carter and Valkrie Holden of Fayetteville.

Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Millar Lodge on Mount Sequoyah, 150 N. Skyline Dr., Fayetteville.

Obituary for Daniel Wickliff

On October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By besonstIn Obituaries

*Dan Wickliff with a prize catch, a trout the size of a boat.*

Daniel Wickliff, 64, of West Fork, died Oct. 20, 2022, of kidney cancer. He was born on March 5, 1958, in Ames, Iowa, to James and Mary Jo Wickliff.

In high school, Daniel was a member of the National Honor Society, and he served as president of Explorer Post 105. In the latter role, he organized hiking, camping, snow-skiing and orienteering trips for fellow members of the post.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental science from the University of Arkansas. He also was a member of the university’s Outdoor Recreation Club, going on overnight hikes along the Ozark Highlands Trail and the Buffalo River trails as part of its programming.

Daniel was an employee of Collier Drug Store for more than 25 years, prior to Collier’s closing of its photo section due to the rise of digital photography. He remained a photographer, though, working professionally throughout Washington County and Fayetteville.

He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. As a hunter, he progressed to more difficult methods and prey as his tracking ability and shooting skills grew, moving from traditional rifle to black powder guns and then compound bow. He hunted deer, rabbit, squirrel and dove among other game.

As a fisherman, he waded and canoed the White, Illinois and Buffalo rivers and especially loved Lee Creek, which runs through part of his family’s property before continuing down the valley to Devil’s Den State Park. But he also traveled to the boundary waters of northern Minnesota as well as separate trips into Canada for fishing expeditions.

Daniel was survived by his wife, Ashley Wickliff; his parents; his brother, David Wickliff; and sister, Diana Hicks.

A drop-in visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Washington Regional Hospice. You may sign an online guestbook at www.bernafuneralhomes.com.