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by Nathan See -

Pea Ridge’s path to smart growth

After more than 20 years serving in the Pea Ridge government, I have come to understand that leadership is not just about making decisions – it’s about making informed, strategic…

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Lola Mae Daniels

Lola Mae Daniels of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 31, 1931, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Cecil…

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Nancy Carolyn Edwards

Nancy Carolyn Edwards, age 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. Born on July 20, 1945, in Fort Smith,…

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Judy Ann Bowles

Judy Ann Bowles, 79, of Winslow, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 15, 1945, in Uniontown, Arkansas, Judy was the…

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Norman C Lingo

Norman C Lingo, 85 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in his home. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and retired from the…

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Russell “Rusty” D. Hill

Russell “Rusty” D. Hill, 70 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was self-employed. He was preceded in death by his mother Laura C Hill. He is…

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Teressa Lynn Cain

Teressa Lynn Cain, 66, of Fort Smith passed on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at her home. She was born July 26, 1958 in Modesto, CA to Grant and Sharon (McCormack)…

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Jerry Edward Gregory

Jerry Edward Gregory, 86, of Mulberry, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025. Born June 27, 1939, in Pocola, Oklahoma, to Curtis and Tilda (Pipkins) Gregory, Jerry lived a…

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Frank Benny Payton

Frank Benny Payton, 90, of Mountainburg, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 4, 2025—just two days shy of his 91st birthday. Born July 6, 1934,…

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Frank Payton

Frank Payton, born on July 4, 2025, in Alma, was a beloved member of the community. He is survived by his loving family, including his spouse and children. The funeral…