of Landis Community of Marshall, AR
October 25, 1936 - March 29, 2025
Obeta Honeycutt Wyckoff, age 88 of the Landis Community in Marshall, Arkansas died on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Highland Court in Marshall. She was born in a deserted, dirt floor miner's shack near Rush in Marion County, Arkansas on October 25th, 1936 to William Benjamin Steven Honeycutt and Beulah Jane McClanahan Honeycutt. She was their fourth child.
Obeta during her young life experienced a lot as a little girl. Her mother passed away at a young age and she went to live with two foster families. Her one family left Arkansas at the beginning of WW II for work in Illinois through the war years. The family moved back to Marshall at the end of WW II, where she graduated high school, and then she proceeded to Springfield, Missouri for college. At some point she moved to California to work, there she married Rollowayne Wyckoff (Holly) on July 21st, 1957 in Anaheim, California. After the birth of their son Dale in 1962, they moved back to Arkansas. Obeta eventually went to work at Ben Franklins where she was appointed to the TOY department, which she really enjoyed. She was well known by most Searcy County kids and their parents. A lot of those Adult kids still know her from their youth. Following her retirement from Ben Franklins she began doing Genealogy, and boy did she engulf herself into this new hobby? She became a quick study of computers and the rest is history. 50 binders of family history, friends, family historical data and several family books! She was still helping provide data to others until her health declined in December 2024. Obeta was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Assembly of God Church.
Obeta is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Beulah Honeycutt; her foster parents, Marshall and Toy Mann and Arlie and Mable Treat Clark; her husband of 66 years, Holly Wyckoff who passed away in 2023; brothers, J.C. Honeycutt, Melvin Honeycutt and Ray Clark; sister, Louise Honeycutt Riddle; sister-in-law, Joyce Honeycutt; and nephews, Josh Honeycutt and Harvey Honeycutt Jr.
Survivors include her son, Dale Wyckoff and wife Heidi of Palmer, Alaska; two grandchildren, Jessica Sebelius of Palmer, Alaska and Adalea Wyckoff of Palmer, Alaska; three great-grandchildren, Manvil Sebelius, Maevis Sebelius and Fin Harding; siblings, Harvey Honeycutt, Marie Honeycutt Spradlin and Bill Mann; and numerous nieces, nephews and extend family.
Graveside services for Obeta will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 5th, 2025at Elm Springs Cemetery in Marion County, Arkansas near Cozahome with Bro. Kenny McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow the graveside service. Bearers will be Lance Clark, Mike Baker, Tracy Harris, Terry Honeycutt, Andrew Dye and Shannon Dye. Honorary bearers will be Duane ''Boss'' Morrison, Rex Morrison, Michael Lawrence, Randy Loggins, Jamie Massey and Chris Treat. In lieu of flowers at the request of Obeta, go buy a coke, drink it, and think of all the good times shared together.
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36 Condolence(s)
Kay Balentine Knight
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
I’m so sorry to learn of Obeta’s passing. She was a a great contributor to Big Flat News. She will be missed.
Bridgett Cronk
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
She was always one of my favorite people and always so sweet to me when I was a child. It takes a special person to treat all children so well. She brought so much joy to so many.
Don Treat
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
I have known Obeta my whole life. She was there in that big old farm house in Illinois where I was born. She rocked many hours when I was little. She has always been such a special part of our family. My memories of her will be cherished always. Dale, Tammie and Lance you will all be in my prayers in the days ahead. Cherish your memories and they will help get you through this time. RIP my dear cousin!
Sharon Sartiin
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
I am saddened to learn of Obeta's passing. She was an avid genealogist and I am so grateful our paths crossed and thankful for her help with my searches. The family is in my prayers and may God keep His loving hands wrapped around you.
Vickie Williams
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
God bless you and your family and we are so sorry for your loss praying for comfort and peace
Vickie Williams
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
God bless you and your family and we are so sorry for your loss and prayers for comfort and peace
Karen Reves Coolidge
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Elizabeth Nondorf
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Keeping your family in prayer. Praying for the comfort and peace during this difficult time.
James and Leada Horton
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Loved this dear lady. Our prayers for all the family.
Tim Massey
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Malinda Cash Morris
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Obeta was such a sweet lady - always smiling, friendly, and so easy to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed by all of us who knew and loved her.
Pat Holley Halsted
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Prayers of peace and comfort for the entire family.
Coy & Sue Horton
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Sympathy and Prayers to Obeta's Family , She was a good lady and will be misse
Maryanna Honeycutt
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
All of us Honeycutts here will miss her very much we all have grown up with her and always ready to go see her when we visited the family in the hills . She was the best story teller and kept us occupied I have many memories and several things that was given to me by her I have always loved them be happy you had some like her her books will carry her on
Rhonda Sullins Rowlett
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Praying for your family at this hard time.
Rhonda Sullins Rowlett
Barbara and Gary West
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
We loved Obeta….Always admired her knowledge and resilience. I’m proud she was a part of our Lawrence Family. She will be missed.
Our condolences to Dale and his family.
Clara Foshee
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Prayers of comfort for family
Connie Yates
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
So sorry dale and family she will be terribly missed
Patricia Duggins
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Although we never met face to face, Obeta became a wonderful friend to me and my late husband, George. Their mutual passion for genealogy was infectious and rubbed off on me.
George found Obeta's book, Honeycutt Hillbillies, in the Kingfisher library and he wrote to ask her for permission to use her research to further his knowledge of the Honeycutt branch of the family tree.
After George's passing, Obeta and I remained in touch over the years. Our family has lost a precious source of family history and a wonderful friend.
Diana Chadwick
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Dale & Heidi I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kathryn Young
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
May God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow
Cheryl Mello
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
I never had the chance to meet Obeta but had many conversations with her. I learned so much from her about my family. She will be greatly missed.
Annmarie boggs
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Thank you so much for all the help and all stories over the years.
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Monday, March 31, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Obeta passing away. She was a nice person, and always smiling. I have known her all of my life. We send Dale and his family our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Novie Wilson Conley my mother Dora Honeycutt Wilson
Monday, March 31, 2025
Trish McDaniel
Monday, March 31, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a special person. Loved talking to her when she would come in for her haircuts. Genealogy and how things were going for us. Prayers for the family. Heaven received another angel
Gloria J Kinkade
Monday, March 31, 2025
love her veyr much.
Peggy Ragland
Monday, March 31, 2025
I’am so sorry for your loss!!Praying for peace and comfort for all of your family
Kathryn Pace
Monday, March 31, 2025
So sorry to hear about Obeta.I always enjoyed visiting with her when I met up with her in Harps. Prayers for the family!
Mazie (Sutterfield) Lee
Monday, March 31, 2025
I so enjoyed the times visiting with Obeta over the phone or messages and she would talk about our ancestors of the Thacker family. My sister Willene got a lot of pics copied from her and her daughter Wendy would also get info copied and we will miss her tremendously. I will pray for Dale and family for comfort and peace.
Janet Yates
Monday, March 31, 2025
Dale, Heidi, grandkids, brother Harvey, and sister Marie, Tammy and Lance,
My prayers are with you, Obeta thought a lot of each one of you. When I would get to go see her we had many good memories of all of you. I will forever miss her and will see her soon. Love you all Janet
Terry Brennan
Monday, March 31, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Obeta was a very caring soul and will be missed by all who knew her. Now she is reunited with all the ancestors she only knew from her years of research. God bless in your hour of grief.
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James J Johnston
Monday, March 31, 2025
Sorry to hear of Obeta's passing. She was an avid genealogist, producing a printed version of her family tree. My sympathies to her family.
MaryAnn Harris and Tracy
Monday, March 31, 2025
Our hearts are broken at the loss of our sweet neighbor/friend. I will miss our trips to Mtn. Home and taking her to Chen's . She always enjoyed it and I enjoyed our trips together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends.
Melba Ward
Monday, March 31, 2025
So sorry to hear about Obeta passing away. She was a really nice person and thought a lot of her. Prayers for all.
Krista Sullivan
Monday, March 31, 2025
Dale my heart is broken. I loved Obeta and so many wonderful memories of her. I'm so glad I got to see her in January. She will be sorely missed.
Love and prayers Krista.