Obituaries

Billy Bredrick

Billy Bredrick, age 75, of Van Buren, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1950, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Billy was a loving husband, father,…

Sherry Lynn Stuart

Sherry Lynn Stuart, 61, of Alma, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at home. She was born October 8, 1963 in Van Buren. She retired from Walmart on Rogers Ave…

Carminta Ann Needham

Carminta Ann Needham, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Alma, Arkansas, on April 30, 2025, with her loving daughter, Rita, by her side. She was born on…

Ruby Lea Cunningham

Ruby Lea Cunningham, 100, of Fort Smith passed away on Friday May 2, 2025 in a local nursing home. She was born August 24, 1924 in Kibler, AR to Henry…

Edgar “Ed” Hunter

Edgar “Ed” Hunter, age 86, of Ft. Smith, AR passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Barling, AR. He was a loving father, son, and brother with a deep…

Larry Dale Boatright

Larry Dale Boatright, 68, of Alma, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1957, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Billy…

Michael Shane Taylor

Michael Shane Taylor, 47, of Van Buren, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1978, in Fort Smith, AR. Shane, or “Unc” as he…

Ruth Josephine Wheelbarger

Ruth Josephine Wheelbarger, 84, of Van Buren, AR passed away peacefully on Friday May 2, 2025. She was born in Breckenridge, MO on October 5, 1940 to the late Paul…

Terry Dean Watts

Terry Dean Watts, 59, of Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born May 11, 1965 in Fort Smith to the late John and…

Helen Blanton

Helen Blanton, age 85, of Fort Smith, passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1940, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Helen was a beloved mother, grandmother,…

Shirley A Henson

Shirley Ann Henson, 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Shirley was known for her kind heart…

Darick Keju

Darick R. Keju, age 33, passed away on April 26, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1992, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Ronald and Carina (Emmias) Keju. Darick was a…

C. Wayne Winkle

Charles Wayne Winkle, 77, met his Lord & Saviour on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was devoted to his wife of 54 years, Vicki Winkle, his two daughters, and six…

Richard Rhodes

Richard Garland Rhodes, 91, of Fort Smith, entered eternal life on April 25, 2025. Richard was born in Pampa, Texas to Opal and Garland Rhodes on January 21, 1934. After…

Sandra Ann Norrid

Sandra Ann Norrid, 73, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Little Rock, AR. She was born on April 14, 1952, in Fort Smith, AR…

Sandra Ann Norrid

Sandra Ann Norrid, 73, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Little Rock, AR. She was born on April 14, 1952, in Fort Smith, AR…

Kenneth “Tinker” Whitworth Jr.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Ray “Tinker” Whitworth Jr on April 24th, 2025. He was born in Fort Smith, AR, on June 16th,…

Joel Brooks McLennan

Joel Brooks McLennan, 65, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born July 16, 1959 in Valdosta, Georgia. He retired from…

Louie Ray Whitlock

Louie Ray Whitlock, 83, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Greenwood. He was born February 14, 1942 in Fort Smith. He was retired and was a member…

Z.C. Wilson

Z.C. Wilson, 78, of Fort Smith, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his home. He was born December 10, 1946 in San Antonio to the late Zelmer and Lela…