NARMC Auxiliary Thrift Store

07/04/2026

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

At NARMC, we are grateful to our veterans and active-duty military members for their courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting our nation. Your service continues to strengthen our communities and make a lasting difference.

As you celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, we hope you’ll take a moment to recognize those who have made our freedoms possible. From all of us at NARMC, thank you for your service, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

07/03/2026

The NARMC Thrift Store will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, July 6th, at 10:00 AM.

We hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July, and we look forward to seeing you next week! 🇺🇸

06/18/2026

Congratulations to NARMC Volunteers Warren Mickelson and Karen Douglas on earning volunteer service pins in recognition of their dedicated hours of service!

Volunteers like Warren and Karen make a meaningful difference throughout our hospital. Their commitment to serving others helps make NARMC a better place for everyone who walks through our doors.

Pictured here is Barbara Rhodes, NARMC Auxiliary Hours Chairman, presenting their service pins in recognition of this achievement.

Please join us in congratulating Warren and Karen and thanking them for their continued dedication to NARMC and our community!

06/16/2026

🎓 Congratulations to longtime NARMC Volunteer Beverly Hefley!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Beverly's latest academic achievement, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Arkansas Tech University. This accomplishment is especially impressive considering she had already earned three associate degrees before pursuing her bachelor's degree.

Beverly's dedication to lifelong learning, personal growth, and excellence is truly inspiring. Her commitment and perseverance are a wonderful example of setting goals and seeing them through.

Please join us in congratulating Beverly on this remarkable milestone. We are honored to have her as part of our volunteer family and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the future!

Way to go, Beverly!

06/09/2026

We would like to share updated service information for Lavone Fowler.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Union Baptist Church.

Please continue to keep Frank and the Fowler family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lavone's obituary can be found here:

View Lavone Fowler's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/08/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of longtime NARMC volunteer, Lavone Fowler, on June 6th.

Lavone faithfully served North Arkansas Regional Medical Center for more than 17 years, beginning her volunteer journey in 2008. She was a cherished member of our volunteer family whose kindness, generosity, and servant's heart touched countless lives.

Lavone and her husband, Frank, shared an extraordinary 73 years of marriage. Together, they raised four children and opened their home to others in need, including helping raise Frank's two youngest siblings after the loss of his mother. Her life was a beautiful example of compassion, selflessness, and love for others.

Many knew and loved Lavone through her service at the NARMC Thrift Store, where she enjoyed spending time with fellow volunteers, customers, and staff. Her warm smile, caring spirit, and unwavering dedication will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Lavone leaves behind a remarkable legacy through her family, including eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Please join us in keeping Frank and the entire Fowler family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lavone will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her NARMC family.

Additional service information will be shared as it becomes available.

04/29/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week, celebrated April 19th–25th, was a dedicated time for us to say thank you to the incredible volunteers who give their time, compassion, and energy to our hospital and community. To celebrate, we hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet with a 1920s “Golden Years — Golden Hearts” theme.

Our guests arrived in their best 1920s attire, ready for an evening filled with great food, music, and plenty of laughter. Western Sizzlin’ served a delicious meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, and a walnut salad. NARMC Food and Nutrition Services offered chocolate layered cake and lemon meringue pie for dessert. Sweet Honey added to the fun with specialty coffee drinks like the Bee’s Knees latte, the Roaring Roast, and the Vanilla Velvet Brew, which were a hit with guests of all ages.

The Earth Bone Band kept the energy high with live performances of favorite throwback songs that had everyone clapping, dancing, and singing along. To top it all off, guests took home adorable golden heart pens as a keepsake. Heather Fitzgerald’s balloon décor tied everything together, bringing a festive and elegant touch to the evening.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped bring this night to life. From planning and decorating to serving and cleanup, you made the evening truly special. And to our amazing volunteers: you are the heart of what we do. Your time, energy, and care make a real difference every day, and we are so grateful for each of you. You’re the cat’s meow, and we couldn’t do it without you!

04/22/2026

THANK YOU! 💙

Some of our NARMC Auxiliary members were treated to delicious cookies from The Cake Shop as a small thank you for all they do. If you see them this week, be sure to thank them!

04/20/2026

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💙

This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, compassion, and heart to NARMC. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Each of you plays a meaningful role in supporting our patients, their families, and our staff, and the impact you make is felt every single day.

This week is all about celebrating you and recognizing the difference you make in our hospital and community. We hope you feel just how valued and appreciated you truly are, not just this week, but every day.

Thank you for all that you do. We are so thankful for each and every one of you!