Obituaries

William Lee Phillips

William Lee Phillips, lovingly known as “Uncle Phil,” age 74 passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at Pocola Nursing Home in Pocola, Oklahoma. He was born on March 13,…

Timothy Wayne Pitlick

Timothy Wayne Pitlick of Witcherville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on October 23, 1951, in Evansville,…

Mary Catherine Youmans Udouj

Mary Catherine Youmans Udouj passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, with family and friends by her side. While our hearts are heavy with loss, we are grateful that she…

Reba Gail Metcalf

Reba Gail Metcalf, born October 15, 1954, passed on April 28, 2026. Reba was a loving mother and nanny, leaving behind her husband, Dennis, and children: John and daughter-in-law, Donna;…

David Smith

David Wayne Smith of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1970, in Dallas, Texas, to Larry Michael Smith, Sr….

George Franklin McAlister (92) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of Christian service, scholarship, music, mentorship, and steadfast…

James Anthony Crea

James Anthony Crea passed on April 27, 2026, at the age of 73, having been born on July 7, 1952. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Thomas). Loving son of the…

Richard Louis Mayes

Richard Louis Mayes, 71, of Barling, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his home. He was born June 25, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late William and…

Marita Rose Needham

Marita Rose (Briley) Needham, 80, of Van Buren, passed from this earth Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by her family. Marita was born December 12, 1945 in Fort Smith to…

David Michael McGuire

David Michael McGuire, 63, of Van Buren, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his home. He was born September 1, 1962 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Louis…

George Frederick Nelson

George Frederick Nelson, 77, of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late…

Joy Sue Tackett

{“obituaryText”:”Joy Sue Tackett, 89, of Alma, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 in Alma. She was born June 7, 1936 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Oscar Lee and Peggy…

Martha (Stewart) Terry

Martha Stewart Terry passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Greenwood. Martha was born on March 12, 1934, to Harlan (Jake) and Ruth Ann Stewart. She spent her entire…

Rhonda Lea (Morse) Huckey

Rhonda Lea (Morse) Huckey, 84, of Mountainburg, Arkansas, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026. She was born January 19, 1942, in Dyer, Arkansas. She…

Joy Joan Dechow

Joy Joan Dechow, 92, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed from this life March 21, 2026. She was born in Huron, South Dakota, on November 23, 1933 to August and Alma Bramow…

Glenn Edward Thompson

Glenn Edward Thompson, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 19, 2026. He was born November 21, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas to Arby and…

Robert “Bob” Roy Strange

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Roy Strange, who left us on April 23, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on February…

Pamela Jeanne Sloat

Pamela Jeanne Roberson Sloat, 72, of Huntington, AR, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while prayer, scripture and beloved hymns filled the room. Born…

Jennifer Jane Smith

It is with deep sadness that the family of Jennifer Jane Ferguson announces her passing on April 25, 2026, after a brief illness, just days before her 85th birthday. Jennifer…

Baron Colby Hicks

Baron Colby Hicks, 25, of Fort Smith, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 in Rudy. He was born September 12, 2000 in Poteau. He worked in construction. He was preceded…