Obituaries

Patricia Ann Fashing

Patricia Ann Marks-Fashing, 50, of Fort Smith, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born May 24, 1974 in Fort Smith to the late Richard and Lillie Mae (Keithly)…

Myrna Loy Hogan

Myrna Hogan, 96, of Dora, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Barling. She was born August 29, 1928 in Kibler to the late Leon and Melba (Lollis) Stallings. She…

Scotty Gean Chitwood

Scotty Chitwood, 91, of Alma, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born July 3, 1933 in Dyer to late D.C….

Judy Dority

Judy Dority, age 75, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Alma, Arkansas. She was born on March 5, 1950, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Judy was a beloved mother, grandmother,…

Billy Aaron Dean Woods

Billy Aaron Dean Woods, age 54, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on August 1, 1970, in…

Laverta Daily

LaVerta Zee Daily, age 82, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 26, 1942, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. LaVerta…

Cheryl Kay Anderson

Cheryl Kay Anderson, 70, of Fort Smith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born January 11, 1955, in Fort Smith to…

Shannon Makepeace

Shannon Rae Makepeace, 48, of Cedarville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 in her home. She was born July 16, 1976 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Jimmy Dale and…

Stanley Edward Gabbard

Stanley Edward Gabbard, 80, of Mountainburg, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born May 22, 1944 in Russellville to the late Albert and Anna (Edwards)…

Dennie Britt Dillard

Dennie Britt Dillard, 72, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home. He was born July 24, 1952 in Fort Smith to the late Hubert and Charlene…

Arthur Corey Jr.

Arthur G. Corey, Jr., 84, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on April 9, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1940, in Washington, DC. Arthur moved to Fort Smith…

Frank Udouj

With heavy hearts, we share that Frank Youmans Udouj passed away on April 6, 2025. He is now at peace. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Mary Catherine…

Donald Coy Taylor

Don C. Taylor, 90, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don lived a life defined by service, integrity, and quiet strength. Born…

Wilma Jean Davis

Wilma Davis, a woman who lived life with passion, independence and an unwavering love for those she held dear. Wilma’s journey ended on April 6, 2025 but her memory and…

Frank Weaver, Sr.

Frank Weaver Sr. 82, passed from this life April 8, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born October 3, 1942, in Bokoshe, OK to Elmer Weaver Sr. and Mary (Martin)…

Dovie M. Tinsley

Dovie Mae (Winn) Tinsley died April 5, 2025 at the age of 88 in Springdale, Arkansas. Dovie was born on December 11, 1936 in Alma, Arkansas, to James Grover Winn…

Arthur James Pearson

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Arthur James Pearson, 63. A beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Arthur was born in San Luis…

Debra Dianne Moore

Debra Dianne Moore, 59, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 peacefully in her home. She was born August 11, 1965 in San Jose, California to the late…

Vicki Galloway

Vicki Galloway, 80, passed from this life April 2, 2025. She was born August 5, 1944 in Fort Smith to Joseph Korkames and Velma Lee (Weldon) Korkames. Vicki graduated from…

Tonya Kaay (Marlow) White

Tonya Kaay Marlow White, age 64, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. Born on November 11, 1960, she was the cherished daughter of Guy Marlow and Charlese Baker. Tonya…

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