Year: 2026

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:11 pm

Nancy Thompson

Nancy Thompson July 16, 1963 – January 23, 2026 Arrangements are pending. Thank you, To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Nancy Thompson, please click here to visit our sympathy…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:10 pm

Carl Lee White

Carl Lee White, who resided in Roland, Oklahoma, died Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Sequoyah East Nursing Center in Roland. He was born on May 14, 1941, in Cecil, Arkansas,…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:09 pm

Alvin Louis Prieur, Jr.

Alvin Louis Prieur, Jr., 75, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Fort Smith, surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:09 pm

Jimmy Eugene Nelms

Jimmy Eugene Nelms, born December 18, 1971, passed away on January 24, 2026. Arrangements are pending. Thank You. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Jimmy Eugene Nelms, please click…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:08 pm

Rose Ella (Giacopazzi) Worthey

Rose Ella (Giacopazzi) Worthey, age 86, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1939, in Sonoma, California, to Giovanni and…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:08 pm

Deborah Marie McQuietor

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deborah Marie McQuietor, 67, of Alma, Arkansas. She passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home. Deborah was born on…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:08 pm

William Patrick Horibin III

William Patrick Horibin III, of Alma, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 29, 1966, in Rhode Island to William Horibin…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:07 pm

Sandra Mitchell

Sandra Mitchell, 87, of Rudy, Arkansas passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home. She was born September 19, 1938 in McAlester, Oklahoma to the late John Thomas…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:07 pm

Pearl Loise McKenzie Mankins

Pearl Loise McKenzie Mankins, 83 of Van Buren, AR passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her son, Lonnie Hodges; her parents, Ector and…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:07 pm

Patricia Jean Cochran

Patricia Jean Cochran, 84, of Fort Smith, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 in a local hospital. She was retired owner/operator of Fianna Hills Liquor Store in Fort Smith. She…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:06 pm

Patricia Cochran

Patricia Cochran, aged 78, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones in Van Buren. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her kindness…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:05 pm

Dorothy Jeanne Pazdera Weisenfels

Dorothy Jeanne Pazdera Weisenfels, 88, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 in her home. She was born December 8, 1937 in Dardanelle, Arkansas, daughter of the late…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:04 pm

Andrea Byrd

Andrea Byrd of Alma, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in her home. She was born in Glendale, California. She was a homemaker and a member of Kibler Baptist…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:04 pm

Patricia Diane Downs

Patricia Diane Downs, 71, of Barber, AR died January 20, 2026 after a fearless battle with cancer. Born November 14, 1954 in Paris, AR to Elba Gene and Sue Lowe,…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:04 pm

Ben “Bennie” Lee Hatcher

Ben “Bennie” Lee Hatcher went to be with our Lord Monday night, January 20, 2026. He had been recovering over the years from a non-traumatic brain injury that happened in…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:04 pm

Audrey S. Burns

Audrey S. Burns, 97, of Hartford, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in her home. She was born December 10, 1928 in Hartford, Arkansas. She was a retired pilot…

by Talk Business Staff - January 28, 2026 1:03 pm

Ashley Marie Fildes

Ashley Marie Fildes, 22, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born December 29, 2003 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was…

by Rep. Lee Johnson - January 28, 2026 12:11 pm

The next phase of maternal health in Arkansas

As a physician and legislator, I’ve learned that statewide health progress rarely comes from a single policy win. Instead, it’s an outcome of sustained focus, disciplined implementation and common-sense systems….