Obituaries

Jerry Paul Lensing

Jerry Paul Lensing, 64, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Fort Smith. He was born on February 27, 1961 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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,…

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….

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….

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,…

Earlene Winifred “Winnie” Rogers

Earlene Winifred “Winnie” (Burton) Rogers was born on May 16, 1936 at home in the Lone Star Community, Arkansas to Earl and Ellen Burton. She was welcomed by her siblings,…

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Roberta Lynn Webb

Roberta Lynn Webb, age 67, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home. She was born on December 2, 1958, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Christine Burns (Pederson) and Robert…

Norma “Sissy” Faye Hunter

Norma “Sissy” Faye Hunter, age 76, of Alma, Arkansas, passed away on December 29, 2025. Sissy was born on May 14, 1949, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to parents James Reynolds…

Walter Bobo

Walter Bobo, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Services are entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel. To…

Linda Lee West

In Loving Memory of Linda West February 6, 1949 – January 1, 2026 Linda West, age 76, officially traded her earthly worries for a heavenly mansion on January 1, 2026….

Matthew Duane Robinson

Matthew Duane Robinson, age 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Matthew was born on April 28, 1971, in Olathe, Kansas,…

Sigrid Anna Grosskreuz

Sigrid Anna Grosskreuz, age 91, of Lavaca, entered peacefully into rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Fort Smith, AR. Sigrid was born on May 19, 1934, in Hildesheim, Germany,…

Frederick Lee Denney

Frederick Lee Denney, age 75, passed away on January 5, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on February 5, 1950 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, to Lee J.R….