Ricky Witherspoon

On August 13, 2026 By besonstIn Obituaries

Barry Richard “Ricky” Witherspoon, age 60, died of a sudden illness Saturday, October 22, 2016.

He was born in Clovis, N.M., on June 30, 1957, to Gayland and Fredonia Witherspoon.

He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in Landscape Architecture. At the time of his death, he resided in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

Barry’s career took him all over the world. He worked extensively in the Middle East, Africa and China.

Barry was engaged to marry Yen Yan Shen of Beijing, China. Barry was a member of Fort Hill Church in Clemson, S.C.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, John Bradley Witherspoon, Jr.

He is survived by his parents, Gayland and Fredonia Witherspoon, a brother, Dr. John Witherspoon, two children, Gavin and Ashley Witherspoon, numerous aunts and uncles and nephews and nieces.

A graveside service will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial park in Little Rock, Arkansas, at 11:00am, Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The service will be conducted by Reverend Scott Walter of Christ Episcopal Church, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home.

Reunion Photo 1986

On June 28, 2016March 29, 2020 By besonstIn Earlier Reunions

The 1986 reunion was held at the old Elks Lodge on Zion Road. More than 100 alumni attended different events of the reunion.

Front row: Hal Poole, Steve Jones, Eddie LaClair, Mike Tribble, Gregg Parker, Steve Smith, Rick Witherspoon, Soren Kraemer, Gary Streigler, Dan Wickliff, Charlie Alison, Janet Sherman, Loree Treat, Paula Faires, Liz Reagan, ??

Second row: ??, Shelley Faddis, Liz Adam, Thyrsie Anderson, Linda Williams, Sue Stockton, Becky Riggs, ??, Barbara Kane, Linda Langham, Sylvia Blyholder, Kristi Corn, Phyllis Parham, Cathy Huff, Regina Strong, Nancy Dodson, Jackie Ward, ??

Third row: Tim Smith, ??, Bill Guirl, Jody Tyson, Billie Bacha, Lisa Beard, Deanna Edens, Susan Chism, Terry Miller, Karan Carpenter, ??, ??, Pam Meinecke, Pat Bryan, Cheryl Clinehens, Teensy Kirby, Teresa Garrison, Sherri Starr, Nancy Stanberry, Tammi Garrett, Linda Colwell, Amy Wilson, Brian Noland.

Fourth row: Steven Yancey, ??, Nina Rolloff, Judy Goff, Hugh Painter, Nathan McKinney, Stephen McGinnis, Brian Holt, Debbie, Drake, Jeff Ward, Rick Turner, Janice Fuller, Gail Davis, Vickie Talburt, Lisa Lashley, Karen Waite, Cathy McRee, ??, Kathy Peele, Ann Scarbrough, Suzie Jenkins.

Fifth row: Jeff Bailey, Dick Reese, Drew Phillips, ??, Gary Hall, Bill Watkins, ??, Jeff Hobbs, ??, ??, Mike Lyman, Phillip Brown, Kathy Trice, Jeff England, Anna Leichner, Betsy Stewart, Rachel Walters

If you recognize someone whom we have yet to identify, send a note to FayettevilleClassof76@gmail.com.

Grade 4, Root Elementary

On February 21, 2016February 24, 2016 By besonstIn Grade School Pictures

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Mrs. Stewart’s class during the 1967-68 school year at Root Elementary.

Front row, from left: Mrs. Stewart, Susan Shelley, ?? Debbie Voth, Charlie Alison, Robert Gonzalez, and Gary Hall.
Second row: Jim Heinig, Jon Green, Billy Conrad, John Horn, Bill Baker, and Cindy Coffee.
Third row: Nina Rolloff, Ricky Witherspoon, Gail Davis, Anna Leichner, Wilma Barron?, and Dan Wickliff.
Fourth row: Chris Guinn, Kristi Corn, Frances ??, John English, Sarah Huckleberry, Vicky Talbert, and Johnny Mitchell.

Photo courtesy of Anna Leichner.