Donna June (Whistle) New, passed away on December 5th, 2023, in Fort Smith, AR. She was born in Holland, Missouri, to the late George Maurice and Rosalind Whistle on January 11, 1932.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell New; and her granddaughter, Jessica Randolph Dyer. She is survived by her three children, Jeanne Starr and husband Ed of Fort Smith, AR; Carol Randolph and husband Butch of Cabot, AR; and Joe Coaley and wife Kay of Scott, AR; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held in Cabot at a later date.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Heart of Hospice in Fort Smith and all staff at Methodist Nursing Home.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Cremation Services, 914 N. 32nd St., Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202.

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.