James Randall Tobler

James Randall Tobler, who resided near Lavaca, Arkansas, died Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born on March 13, 1954, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to the late Charles Gilliam Tobler and Gladys Marie (Couch) Tobler. He was 72 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Charles Tobler.

James retired from Whirlpool, Inc. in Fort Smith and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine (Costello) Tobler.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

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