Obituaries

Valeri Nycole Fenner

Valeri Nycole Fenner of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Fort Smith. She was born on February 13, 1979, in Fort Smith to the late Roy Allen…

John Wesley Staton Durham

John Wesley Staton Durham, 92, of Hackett, Arkansas passed peacefully at his home on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be…

Tamera Jean Cater

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Sidney Leon Berry

Sidney Leon Berry, born December 24, 1942, in Charleston, Arkansas entered eternal peace as he went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026, just 5 weeks following…

Dee Wayne Cox

Dee Wayne Cox, 74, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, entered his eternal rest on January 27, 2026. Born on February 9, 1951, in Fresno, California, to Delmer and Mary Cox, Dee…

Russell (“Rusty”) Neal Harris

Russell (“Rusty”) Neal Harris died on December 12, 2025. Rusty was born to Lucille Shoemaker Harris and Dr. Willie Harris on May 12, 1959 and every day since has been…

Christopher Neal Blevins

Christopher Neal Blevins, 47, of Fort Smith, AR, passed on December 11th, 2025. He was born to Mike and Kathy Blevins on January 15th, 1978, in Little Rock, AR. Chris…

Charles William Kleck

Charles (Charlie) William Kleck, 93 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Fort Smith. He was born on December 5, 1932, in Morrison Bluff to…

Michael Walters

Michael Dan Walters, aged 73, passed away on January 21, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1952 in Denton, Texas to Dan and Jeanette Walters. Michael was a member…

Carol Hinton

Carol Ann (McGrew) Hinton was born April 28, 1938 in Dearborn, Michigan. She died January 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Carol grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, graduating from…

Edward John Skurdahl

Edward John Skurdahl, 72 of Fort Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. He was born to John D. Skurdahl and Katherine P….

Carolyn Lucille Godwin

Carolyn Lucille Godwin, born December 1, 1936, passed away surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well lived. Carolyn was born to Troy Tasville Biggs and Mary Lou…

Phillip West

Phillip Warren West, age 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Monday January 26th, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of hard work, deep friendships, and a family who adored…

Betty Collett

Betty Sue Collett, 95, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1930, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to the late Robert James Green…

Mary Ann Keesee

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Veronica “Roni” Kay Grant

Veronica “Roni” Grant, 62, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Sherwood. She was born September 14, 1963 in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by…

Edward Earl Loving

Edward Earl Loving, 62, of Van Buren passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born April 23, 1963, in Houston, Texas to the late Jesse and Jean (Ward) Loving….

Rose Marie Gregory

Rose Marie Gregory, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her home. She was born February 25, 1955 in Fort Smith to the late Roosevelt and Elgine (Hunter) Foster….

Floyd Layne Hurst

Floyd Layne Hurst, 72, of Van Buren passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Van Buren. He was born June 19, 1953 in Hot Springs. He was in the United…

Earl Ray Hickey

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Earl Ray Hickey, 65, of Alma on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Earl was born May 15, 1960 in Van Buren…