Obituaries

Mary S Velte

Mary Strope Velte, 92, passed from this life October 29, 2025. She was born May 5, 1933 in Clarksville, AR to Frederick Strope and Louise Margaret (Becker) Strope. Mary graduated…

Nathan Robison

Nathan Ray Robison, 79, passed away October 31, 2025. He was born January 27, 1946, in Fort Smith to Emmet Ray Robison and Lila Mae (Clark) Robison. Nathan was retired…

Ronald Goodman

Ronald Goodman, age 76 passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born December 22, 1948, in Marmaduke, Arkansas to James and Treva Goodman. Ronald was a Marine Veteran…

Eric D. Taft, M.D.

Eric David Taft, M.D., passed away on November 3rd, 2025, at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 44 years, Eileen Taft M.D.,…

Courtney Julian

Courtney Julian, 58, passed away November 4, 2025 in Fort Smith. She was born September 15, 1967 in Fort Smith to Dale Bowen and Judy (Golden) Bowen. She was preceded…

Jeanne Nolte

Jeanne Nolte, 95, passed into eternal life on Nov. 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 15, 1930, in Fort Smith, Ark., Jeanne was the only child of…

Letha Atterberry

Letha Atterberry, born on March 27, 1966, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 59. She is survived by her husband, Conny; and sons, Justin, Johnny (Jr.),…

Wayne Lawrence Roberts

Wayne Roberts was born November 13, 1939, in Winnebago, Nebraska, to Rosa (Wenger) Roberts and Edward Roberts. He passed from this life to the next on November 6, 2025. After…

Jack Prado

Jack Prado, 75, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1950, in Fort Smith to the late Chris A. Prado…

Leah Evelyn Richmond Schaefer

Leah Evelyn Richmond Schaefer died at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born April 6, 1934 in Witcherville, Arkansas, to Arra Ava (Cross) and…

Joyce Alene Newton

Joyce Alene Newton, 84 of Pocola passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Fort Smith. She was born August 8, 1941, in Fort Smith to the late Richard Thomas and…

Earl E Palmer Jr.

Earl B. Palmer, Jr., 71, of Fort Smith, passed away on November 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 12, 1954, in Tulsa, OK to the late…

Donald “Donnie” Raymond Lewison Jr.

Donald Raymond “Donnie” Lewison, Jr., 61, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1964, in Fort Smith to Donald Raymond…

Twyna McDaniel

Twyna McDaniel, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born April 2, 1941 in Coaldale, AR, to Houston Pate Ritter and Wilhelmina (Bealer) Ritter….

Marian Elizabeth Seaton

Marian Elizabeth Seaton, 67, of Fort Smith, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1957, in Athens, GA to the late Elvis Beaty and…

Clora Nell Hayes

Clora Nell Hayes, aged 93, of Fort Smith, passed away on November 14, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1932 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Herman and Nora…

Gina Alber

Gina Alber 54, passed away on November 13, 2025 in Fort Smith. She was born December 20, 1970 in Gravette, AR to Ray Gene Choate and Irene (Peacock) Choate. Gina…

Ms. Shari Ray

Ms. Shari Ray was born on December 25, 1958, and passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 66. Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m…

Steven Dean Horn Sr.

Steven Dean Horn, Sr., 70, of Mulberry, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Born October 26, 1955 in Fort Smith to the late Bobby Dean…

Kimberly Kay Cook

Kimberly Kay Cook, 60, of Rudy, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her home. She was born May 30, 1965 in Spokane, WA to the late Edwin and Louise…