Obituaries

Doris Virginia Hickey

Doris Virginia Hickey, 90 of Van Buren passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 in her home. She was a seamstress for Kay Chair in Fort Smith and of the Baptist…

Wayne Galloway

Wayne Galloway, 79, passed from this life June 8, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born April 23, 1946, in Fort Smith to Don and Opal (Treece) Galloway. He was…

Brenda Gail Hunter

Brenda Gail Hunter, 71, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home. She was born July 2, 1953 in Fort Smith to the late James and Bertha…

Zelma Green

Zelma Green, aged 81, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, AR. Born on February 9, 1944, Zelma was known for her fun and engaging personality throughout her…

Johnny Eugene Garrett

Johnny E. Garrett, 84, of Cedarville, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born June 20, 1940 in Van Buren to the late Elmer and Vernie…

Diona Shaundell (Carter) Cost

Diona Shaundell Cost, 60 of Fort Smith Passed away from Huntington’s Disease, on 6-4-2025. She was born 2-21-1965, in California; Diona was one of two beloved daughters of Bill and…

Marian Keene

Marian Keene, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in Van Buren. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Marian is survived by her three children, John,…

Jerry David Stepusin Sr.

Jerry David Stepusin Sr., 78 of Van Buren passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in his home. He worked and retired from Structural Steel. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and…

Donald Russell Wallace

Donald Russell Wallace, 71, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1953, in Bainbridge, Maryland, to Benjamin and Martha (Abshure) Wallace….

Johnny Eugene Garrett Sr.

Johnny E. Garrett, 84, of Cedarville, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 in Fort Smith. He was born June 20, 1940 in Van Buren to the late Elmer and Vernie…

Coach Jim Funderburg

Coach Jim Funderburg, age 75, passed away on June 2, 2025, in Alma, Arkansas. He was a beloved coach and mentor to many young athletes in the community. Jim is…

Donald Russell Wallace

Donald Russell Wallace, 71, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1953, in Bainbridge, Maryland, to Benjamin and Martha (Abshure) Wallace….

Jason Andrew Kerns

Jason Andrew Kerns, 45, of Alma, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Van Buren. He was born July 18, 1979 in Muskogee. He had worked for Stryten Energy. He…

John Williamson

John Wayne Williamson was born August 13, 1937, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at Colonial Hospital on Dodson Avenue to John and Wanna Williamson. He passed away on May 30, 2025….

Nancy Sharon (Hocott) Nauert

Nancy Sharon Nauert, 83, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Fort Smith. She was born February 26, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Guy and Gene…

Gary Dale Helms

Gary Dale Helms, age 75, of Fort Smith, affectionately known as Gary D., passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1950, in…

Elaine Holt

Cheryl Elaine Holt of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on August 18, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the…

David Duane Fraize

David Duane Fraize, 64, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Van Buren. He was born October 22, 1960 in Hanford, CA to the late…

Jimmy Lee Ballard

Jimmy Lee Ballard of Paris, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on September 17, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,…

Wilma Sue Clay

Wilma Sue Clay, 77, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 in her home. She was born March 3, 1948 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Kendall and…