Obituaries

Kyle Brandon Hill

Kyle Brandon Hill, 45, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on May 20, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1980, in Fort Smith,…

Larry E. Hendrickson

Larry Hendrickson, 76, of Van Buren, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born October 5, 1948 in Springfield, MO to the late Charles and Dorothy…

Wanda Jean Chappell

Wanda Jean Chappell, 81, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on February 25, 1944 in Fort Smith, Wanda was the…

Earlene Duncan

Earlene Hall Duncan, 78, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on May 20, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1946, to James Earl and Dona (Lowe) Hall, and was…

Tommy Dewey Selkirk

Tommy Dewey Selkirk, 81, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home. He was born August 15, 1943 in Parks, Arkansas. He…

Marie A. Ray

Marie A. Ray, 94, of Fort Smith, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1930, in Mooreland, OK to the late Frank Croisant and…

Ronnie Dean Fryday Sr.

Ronnie Dean Fryday, Sr., 69, of Van Buren, gained his wings Friday, May 16, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born September 19, 1955 in Houston. He served his country…

William “Billy” Schultz

William “Billy” Schultz, 62, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on May 15, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1962, in Logan, Kansas, to Paul and Eloyse (Bard) Schultz….

Johnny Clifford Mitchell

Johnny Clifford Mitchell, who resided near Mansfield, Arkansas, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 16, 1965, in Ventura, California, to the late James…

Fabio Garcia

Fabio Garcia, 86, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on May 14, 2025. Fabio is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Magdalena Garcia. He is lovingly survived by his…

Sengthong Ka Vannaraj

Sengthong Ka Vannaraj, age 58, of Mansfield, Arkansas, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Fort Smith. Sengthong was born on March 1, 1969, in Vientiane, Laos, to Ninh Vongsanakrew…

James “Ray” McMahan

James “Ray” McMahan, 70, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born October 12, 1954 in Benton, Arkansas to Oliver Morgan…

Alan Wayne Hendricks

Alan Wayne Hendricks, 75 of Alma passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in a local hospital. He was a home construction contractor and of the Christian faith. He is survived…

Charles Alan Jackson

Charles Alan Jackson, age 57, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on June 6, 1967, he was the cherished son…

Terrie Patton

Terrie Patton, age 75, of Alma, passed away on May 12, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1950, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Terrie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and…

Billy Ray Slusher

Billy Ray Slusher, 80, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 in Greenwood. He was born June 22, 1944 in Van Buren to the late Johnnie and Hazel (Cupp)…

“Butch” Billy M. Hardgrave, Jr.

“Butch” Billy M. Hardgrave, Jr, 79, of Fort Smith, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1946, in Fort Smith to the late Billy…

Christie Lynn (Mahar) Darter

Christie “Sissy” Lynn Darter, age 53, of Van Buren, passed away on May 9, 2025. She was born in Fort Smith on November 11, 1971, and was a beloved daughter…

James Arnold Huff

James Arnold Huff, 77, of Fort Smith, AR passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2025, in a local hospital. He was born on October 9, 1947, in Mulberry, AR to…

Christie Lynn (Mahar) Darter

Christie “Sissy” Lynn Darter, age 53, of Van Buren, passed away on May 9, 2025. She was born in Fort Smith on November 11, 1971, and was a beloved daughter…