Year: 2026

Karen Ruth Hobbs

Karen Ruth Hobbs, 74, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born October 3, 1951, in Altus, Arkansas to Jack and Agnes Mathis. Karen married…

Brenda Lee Waters

Brenda Lee Waters, 47, peacefully entered the loving arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2026. Born October 24, 1978, in Nampa, Idaho, to Diana Kearney and Robert…

Lloyd Gary Davis

Lloyd Gary Davis (78) was born in Sedalia, Missouri, to Charles and Dorothy Davis. His father, Charles, had recently returned from service in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during…

Darlene Joan (Radek) Durham

{“obituaryText”:”Darlene Joan Radek Durham, 84 of Fort Smith, passed peacefully in her home into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was…

Burl Thomas House

{“obituaryText”:”Burl Thomas House, affectionately known as Tom, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on June 20, 1934, in Fort Smith,…

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Sorrells

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Sorrells, 93½, passed away on April 19, 2026, after a long and full life. The “½” mattered to him—he believed every moment counted. Gene was born on…

Steven Howard Huey

Steven Howard Huey, 66, of Fort Smith, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1959, in Little Rock, AR to the late William E….

Ronnie G Prosser

Ronnie Prosser, born on November 16, 1950, in South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories. Ronnie was the…

Frank Howe

Frank Vernon Howe, 86, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He is survived by two sons, Danny Miller and wife, Jody of Greenwood…

Donald Blane Mickle

Donald Blane Mickle, 68, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in his home. He was born June 7, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas to Dennis Eugene and…

Erma Dean Moore

Erma Dean Moore, 85, of Hackett, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in her home. She was born September 21, 1940 in Hackett, Arkansas to John Cliff and Shirley…

Valerie Mae Dodd

Valerie Mae Dodd was born on August 16, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and immediately brought joy to all who knew her. She passed away on April 11, 2026. Valerie…

Charles “Charlie” Alexander Horn

Charles Alexander Horn, lovingly referred to as Charlie, was born on June 12, 2025. During his 20 week anatomy scan, his heart was found to be severely enlarged. In proceeding…

Waylen Elizabeth Bailey

Waylen Elizabeth Bailey, 96, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in her home. She was born November 6, 1929 in Sevier County, Arkansas to Albert L. and…

Frank Vernon Howe

Frank Vernon Howe, 86, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He is survived by two sons, Danny Miller and wife, Jody of Greenwood…

Martha Ann Terry

Martha Ann Terry was born on March 12, 1934 in Greenwood, Arkansas and passed away on April 21, 2026 in Greenwood, Arkansas and is under the care of McConnell Funeral…

Arkansas job numbers up 0.7% in February, jobless rate rises

A more than 3% gain in tourism jobs and an almost 2% gain in health care jobs helped with a gain of 9,100 estimated new Arkansas jobs in February compared…

Anonymous donor offers $3 million challenge grant to keep Arkansas affiliated with PBS

The Arkansas TV Foundation announced Tuesday (April 21) that it received a $3 million challenge grant from an anonymous Arkansas funder to support the PBS Dues Fund. The grant provides…

Weinstein highlights work as venture capitalist, President Bush aide, Palantir adviser

Jared Weinstein, co-founder of New York-based venture capital firm Thrive Capital and founder of The Overton Project, recalled working in the White House, growing a venture capital firm, and helping…

Bank OZK net income dips in the first quarter, revenue rises

A more than 6% decline in non-interest income and a slight increase in the provision for credit losses were factors in a more than 5% decline in first quarter net…