Obituaries

Jerry Robert Dunaway

Jerry Robert Dunaway, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1941, in Pricedale, Mississippi, to the late Jerry Alfred and Nellie Mae…

Kathleen Kay Clark

Kathleen Kay Clark, 84, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on June 18, 2025, surrounded by the family who loved her deeply. Born on January…

Juanita Ruth Jones

Juanita Ruth Jones, 95, of Fort Smith, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born April 8, 1930 in Alma to the late Ivery and Minnie (Patillo) Flanagan. She…

Roger David Wooden

Roger David Wooden, 67, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1958, in Fort Smith to the late Reverend…

Margaret Francis “Maggie” McEntire (Thacker)

Margaret “Maggie” Francis McEntire, 80, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in a local hospital. She was born on May 22, 1945 in Bells Hill,…

Jessica Nicole Mattox

Jessica Nicole Mattox, age 6, she is the daughter of Todd and Shannon Mattox, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her…

Sharon “Joan” Hanger (Frost)

Sharon “Joan” Hanger, 80, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in her home. She was born on June 16, 1945 in Paris, Arkansas to Doyle…

Cecilia Verlene Sammons (Cooper)

Cecilia Sammons, 80 of Fort Smith passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in her home. She was a member of Spradling Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith. She was preceded…

Linda June Martindale

Linda June Martindale, 77 of Fort Smith passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in her home. She was a retired accountant at Simmons Foods and a member of Oak Grove…

Linda Martindale

Linda Martindale, age 75, of Van Buren, passed away on June 19, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Linda is survived by her two children, Mark and…

Anna Louise Willis

Anna Louise Willis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at her home in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was…

Lowell Edwin Heldebrand

Lowell Edwin Heldebrand was born on June 8, 1940 in Camden, Arkansas and passed away on June 17, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and is under the care of McConnell…

Donnie Earl Elmore

Donnie Earl Elmore, age 67 passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Donnie was born in Huntington, Arkansas. A viewing and family visitation for Donnie will be held Wednesday, June…

Raynold Cameron West Sr.

Raynold Cameron West Sr., age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on November 12, 1958, he was a beloved son…

Brett Kelchen

Brett Kelchen, age 63, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born June 18, 1961 in Manchester, Iowa to Merlin and Deona (Beaman)…

Mark Holmes

Mark D. Holmes, a vibrant soul known for his adventurous spirit and generous heart, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2025, in a motor vehicle accident at the age of…

Mark D. Holmes

Mark D. Holmes, a vibrant soul known for his adventurous spirit and generous heart, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2025, in a motor vehicle accident at the age of…

Glen Darrell Smedley

Glen Darrell Smedley, 80, of Van Buren, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born September 5, 1944 in Fort Smith to the late Billy Ray…

Linda Sue Lay

Linda Sue Lay of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Fort Smith. She was born on November 7, 1952, in Texas, to the late Billy Isabel and…

Colonel David Friddle, Jr

Jessie David Friddle, Jr., who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on November 14, 1947,…