Roberta Vaughan, 76, Mountain Home Resident, Passes Away

Beloved mother and aunt remembered for her warmth and cooking skills

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:10am

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Roberta Vaughan, a 76-year-old resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026 at Hospice of the Ozarks. Vaughan graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1967 and later earned a business degree. She is survived by her son, brother, and other family members.

Why it matters

Vaughan's passing marks the loss of a beloved community member known for her warmth, generosity, and exceptional home-cooked meals. Her obituary provides a glimpse into the life of an ordinary yet extraordinary woman who touched the lives of those around her.

The details

Roberta Vaughan was born Roberta Faye Oels on May 2, 1949. After graduating high school, she went on to earn a business degree from Draughon Business College in Springfield, Missouri. While working at Yellow Freight Systems in Springfield, she met and married Don Adams, with whom she had a son, Brian Adams. Vaughan is survived by her son, brother Doug Oels and his wife Sherrill, nephew Aaron, and aunts Ivonne and Lois Hopper. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Oels, in 2015.

  • Roberta Vaughan was born on May 2, 1949.
  • She graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1967.
  • Vaughan's mother, Lois Oels, passed away on January 27, 2015.
  • Roberta Vaughan passed away on March 16, 2026.

The players

Roberta Vaughan

A 76-year-old resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas who passed away on March 16, 2026.

Brian Adams

Roberta Vaughan's son, who now resides in Longmont, Colorado.

Doug Oels

Roberta Vaughan's brother.

Sherrill Oels

Doug Oels' wife.

Lois Oels

Roberta Vaughan's mother, who passed away on January 27, 2015.

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What they’re saying

“My mom was the most caring, thoughtful, generous, wise, intuitive, and loving mother a son could ever hope for.”

— Brian Adams, Roberta Vaughan's son

The takeaway

Roberta Vaughan's passing is a poignant reminder of the impact that ordinary yet extraordinary individuals can have on their local communities. Her warmth, generosity, and exceptional cooking skills endeared her to those who knew her, and her legacy will continue to live on through the memories and lives she touched.