Year: 2026

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:42 pm

Robert John “Bob” Geurtz

Robert John “Bob” Geurtz, 77, of Fort Smith passed away on Sunday January 11, 2026 in Fort Smith. He was born on April 2, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Robert…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:42 pm

Janis Kaye Franklin

Janis “Kaye” Franklin, 80, of Fort Smith, AR passed away at her home on January 12, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1945 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Robert and…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:41 pm

William Truett Thomas

William Truett Thomas was born on September 3, 1939, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Derrel and Louise Thomas. He graduated from Northside High School in 1957 and later attended Ouachita Baptist…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:41 pm

Shirley R. Harrison

Shirley R. Harrison, 88, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born on November 29, 1937 in Fort Smith, AR to Ray and Annie (Freeman)…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:40 pm

James Dennis Jones Sr.

James Dennis Jones Sr. 86, of Cedarville, AR passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 in Van Buren. He was born on October 31, 1939 in Van Buren to the…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:40 pm

James Jones

James Jones, age 78, of Van Buren, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, known for his warmth, generosity, and love for…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:38 pm

Mary Ann Womack

Mary Ann Womack, lovingly known to all as “Mema,” passed from this life on January 9, 2026, in her home, and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior,…

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:38 pm

Alverne Stanfill

Alverne Stanfill, 99, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Springdale. She was born June 18, 1926 in Excelsior, Arkansas to Albert and Minnie Belle (Been) Ulmer….

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:38 pm

Lela Frances Kolb

With her devoted family by her side, Lela Frances Kolb, 92, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, leaving this world to rejoice in eternal life with her Heavenly Father….

by Talk Business Staff - January 15, 2026 12:37 pm

Wanda Louise Price

Wanda Louise Price, 81, of Mansfield, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at her home. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born on September 1,…

by George Jared - January 14, 2026 6:06 pm

The Systems Group buys facility in Jonesboro

The Systems Group, a family-owned company specializing in services for steel mills and other heavy industries for more than 50 years, announced Wednesday (Jan. 14) the acquisition of an 8,400-square-foot…

by George Jared - January 14, 2026 5:50 pm

Methodist Family Health opens its Jonesboro facility

Methodist Family Health has expanded its services for children and families in Northeast Arkansas with the opening of Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital–Jonesboro (MCBH–Jonesboro). The facility will begin seeing patients on…