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Juanita Darlene Stewart

Juanita Darlene Stewart

Feb 24, 2026

Juanita Darlene Stewart, who resided in Bonanza, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her daughter's home in Lavaca, Arkansas. She was born on June 17, 1950, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to the late Earnest Cunningham and Claudine (Barnes) Cunningham. She was 75 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale Stewart; and two sisters, Diane...

Roy Gene Nixon

Roy Gene Nixon

Feb 23, 2026

Roy Gene Nixon passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, after a six-year journey battling bladder and kidney cancer. Roy maintained a love for his wife, Betty, and their outings to Goddard Methodist Church or to one of their favorite restaurants around Fort Smith.

Roy’s life can be best described by four ‘F’ words: Family, Friends, Food, and Fun. In his...

Katy Brown

Katy Brown

Feb 23, 2026

Arrangements are pending.

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Robert Wayne Hendrix

Robert Wayne Hendrix

Feb 18, 2026

Robert Wayne Hendrix of Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on October 11, 1974, in Fort Smith. He was 51 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, James Earl Hendrix.

Robert was also known as "Stretch" by many of his family and friends....

Donald S. Payne

Donald S. Payne

Feb 18, 2026

Arrangements are pending.

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Stephen Todd Hutchison

Stephen Todd Hutchison

Feb 18, 2026

Stephen Todd Hutchison of Fort Smith, Arkansas, succumbed to his 10 1/2 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by family.

He was born on April 15, 1969 in Huntington, West Virginia, served in the United States Army, and attended Ohio State University. He was very gifted in many aspects of...

Linda Darlene Wood

Linda Darlene Wood

Feb 14, 2026

Linda Darlene Wood of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on December 9, 1959, in Hardin, Kentucky, to the late Rodney Allen Hayden and Lula Belle (McCubbins) Hayden. She was 66 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger Wood; a son,...

Henry Carl Riechmann, Iii

Henry Carl Riechmann, Iii

Feb 12, 2026

Henry Carl Riechmann, III, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on December 30, 1953, in Searcy, Arkansas, to the late Henry Carl Riechmann, Jr. and Ellen Marie (Mosley) Riechmann. He was 72 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Valeri Nycole Fenner

Valeri Nycole Fenner

Feb 12, 2026

Valeri Nycole Fenner of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Fort Smith. She was born on February 13, 1979, in Fort Smith to the late Roy Allen Waggoner and Eunice Magdalene (House) Waggoner. She passed a few hours prior to her 47th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Kaylea Spruill....

Lance Godfrey

Lance Godfrey

Feb 11, 2026

William Lance Godfrey of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories that will be cherished by all who knew him. He was born on June 15, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, to Larry Joe Godfrey, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Niven) Godfrey.It is with...

David Eugene Harris

David Eugene Harris

Feb 11, 2026

David Eugene Harris, who resided near Lavaca, Arkansas, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on June 21, 1952, in Bakersfield, California, to the late John H. Harris and Geneva M. (Stamper) Harris. He was 73 years old.

For many years, David worked in the oilfield industry and was...

Donna S Jackson

Donna S Jackson

Feb 11, 2026

Donna Sue Jackson of Paris, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 30, 1946, in Sherman, Texas, to the late Maynard Rakestraw and Lorene (Dodson) Rakestraw. She was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Pat Rakestraw, Virgil Rakestraw, and Mike Rakestraw.

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Grandma Lema Brown

Grandma Lema Brown

Feb 8, 2026

Mary Eulema Brown of Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Lavaca. She was born on October 20, 1932, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Floyd Metcalf and Clenta (Sharp) Metcalf. She was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Neal Brown; (7) brothers; and (2) sisters.

Lema,...

Frederick Gauvin Sharp

Frederick Gauvin Sharp

Feb 7, 2026

Frederick Gauvin Sharp, also known by some as Fred, others by Rick, of Subiaco, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1952, in Union County, Tennessee, to the late Willie Conrad Sharp and Beatrice (Walker) Sharp. He was 73 years old.  He was preceded in death by his parents; four...

George Vernon Davis, Jr.

George Vernon Davis, Jr.

Feb 6, 2026

George Vernon Davis, Jr., who resided near Delaware, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on June 16, 1968, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late George Vernon Davis, Sr. and Anna Bell (Forrester) Davis. He was 57 years old.

For a few years, George was...

Rebecca Ann Lensing

Rebecca Ann Lensing

Feb 5, 2026

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Lensing, age 71, of New Blaine, Arkansas, Went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026. Becky was born on August 2, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late Aaron Eugene Hurst and Lorene (Sherrell) Hurst. She lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and a deep love for family and people. She was...

Billy Ervin Ashby

Billy Ervin Ashby

Feb 3, 2026

Billy Ervin Ashby, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1950, in the small town of Menard, Texas, to the late Seth Ervin Ashby and Mabel Ion (Davis) Ashby. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Diane Ashby.

Billy spent the majority...

Shawn Dannette Zubiate

Shawn Dannette Zubiate

Feb 2, 2026

Arrangements are pending.

Thank you,

Billy Gene Lee

Billy Gene Lee

Feb 2, 2026

Billy Gene Lee of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 27, 1944, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late J.C. Lee and Erma Faye (Jones) Lee. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Shelley Lee.

Billy was a retired...

Timmy Dewayne Bynum

Timmy Dewayne Bynum

Jan 29, 2026

Tim passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by family after battling cancer for over 12 years.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Vicky (House) Bynum; his children, Samantha Bynum of Rogers, Arkansas, Whitney Bynum of Paris, Arkansas, Jaymie Bynum of the home, Jay Bynum and wife Amber of...

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