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Louise Tusing

Louise Tusing

Oct 23, 2015

Louise Tusing, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 in Fort Smith. She was born December 4, 1937 in Ozark, Arkansas. She was 77 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dean Tusing; and one brother, Jimmy Hood. Louise was a retired accountant for Holt-Krock Clinic in Fort Smith and was...

Murna Gayle Scott

Murna Gayle Scott

Oct 19, 2015

Murna Gayle Scott, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born November 11, 1970 in De Queen, Arkansas to the Rev. Melvin Phillip Baker and Marilyn Sue (Smalling) Baker. She was 44 years old. Murna was owner and operator of Adorable Pals Kennel where she raised, cared for, and sold...

Lois Marcella Moore

Lois Marcella Moore

Oct 16, 2015

Lois Marcella (Loggains) Moore, age 87, of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away from her earthly life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, October 16, 2015 in Fort Smith. She was born March 12, 1928 in Rogers County, Oklahoma to the late Jessie Cleveland Loggains and Ella Izora (Belote) Loggains. Lois was the middle daughter...

Ronald Ray Williams

Ronald Ray Williams

Oct 13, 2015

Ronald Ray Williams, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born June 13, 1961 in Ozark, Arkansas to Wallace Ray Williams and Anna Louise (Rietman) Williams. He was 54 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Ray Williams and one sister, Angela Williams. Ronnie was a...

Howard E. Armstrong

Howard E. Armstrong

Oct 8, 2015

Howard E. Armstrong, who resided in Branch, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born May 21, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Herman Armstrong and Anna (Canady) Armstrong. He was 87 years old. He was also preceded in death by his wife of over 51 years, Helen Lucille Armstrong. Howard was...

Lorene Levenia Dodson

Lorene Levenia Dodson

Oct 3, 2015

Lorene Levenia Dodson, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Paris. She was born December 25, 1926 in Sherman, Texas to the late Virgil Dodson and Jewel (Stone) Dodson. She was 88 years old. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Virgil Rakestraw and Pat Rakestraw; one brother, J.D. Dodson. Lorene was a...

Claudette Bagwell

Claudette Bagwell

Sep 25, 2015

Claudette Bagwell, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 in Fort Smith. She was born July 10, 1935 in Houston, Texas to the late Arthur Thompson and Lotti (Bock) Thompson. She was 80 years old. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Tommy Bagwell and Walter Morris Halley; and one grandson, Chance...

Jackie Allen Phillips

Jackie Allen Phillips

Sep 22, 2015

Jackie Allen Phillips, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born June 14, 1975 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Gerald Dean Phillips, Sr. and Mary Sue (Black) Phillips. He was 40 years old. He was also preceded in death by a son, Eric Giddens; one grandson, Gavin Giddens; and...

R.D. Randolph

R.D. Randolph

Sep 18, 2015

Rollie Dean "R.D." Randolph, who resided in Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born October 18, 1934 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Raymond Richard "Coon" Randolph and Nona Rhea (Caulk) Randolph. He was 80 years old. R.D. was an entrepreneur delving in the cattle, transportation and construction industry. He also held various positions...

Frances Cotton Casey

Frances Cotton Casey

Sep 14, 2015

Frances Cotton Casey, a lifelong resident of Cecil, Arkansas, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at Mercy Villa in Springfield, Missouri. She was born November 27, 1921 in Cecil, Arkansas to the late Wesley Robert Cotton and Ethel (Eubanks) Cotton. She was 93 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Casey; a son, Ronald Casey; and...

Dorothy Ann Adams

Dorothy Ann Adams

Aug 28, 2015

Dorothy Ann Adams, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at her home. She was born September 4, 1932 in Subiaco, Arkansas to the late Joseph Hertlein and Bernadine (Kraus) Hertlein. She was almost 83 years old. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Donald Kiene and Norbert Adams; two sisters and four...

Billy Max Haney

Billy Max Haney

Aug 19, 2015

Billy Max Haney, who resided near Ratcliff, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born October 5, 1940 in Charleston to the late Roscoe Haney and Lillian (Bennett) Haney. He was 74 years old. Bill was a retired bricklayer and was owner and operator of Haney Masonry Construction Company. He served in the U.S....

John Paul Pemberton

John Paul Pemberton

Aug 18, 2015

John Paul Pemberton, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born August 4, 1940 in Vian, Oklahoma to the late John Ira Pemberton and Ocie (Martin) Pemberton. He was 75 years old. John was a retired truck driver for G T Transportation Services in Van Buren. He was an U.S....

Barbara Kaye Kizziar

Barbara Kaye Kizziar

Aug 12, 2015

Barbara Kaye Kizziar, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in Paris. She was born April 28, 1939 in Webb City, Arkansas to the late Harley Kizziar and Fleeta (Brooks) Kizziar. She was 76 years old. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Butch Wade. Barbara was a retired teacher....

Robert Neal Herndon, Sr.

Robert Neal Herndon, Sr.

Aug 8, 2015

Robert Neal Herndon, Sr., who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Paris. He was born August 17, 1924 in Murray, Kentucky to the late Jachin Herndon and Nanny Ola (Taylor) Herndon. He was almost 91 years old. He was also preceded in death by two spouses, Jimmie Mae (Ford) Herndon and Norma Herndon; one daughter,...

Lionel Wayne Pennington

Lionel Wayne Pennington

Jul 31, 2015

Lionel Wayne Pennington, who resided in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in Fort Worth. He was born November 28, 1935 in Ada, Oklahoma to the late Claud Pennington and Fronie A. (Farmer) Pennington. He was 79 years old. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Laura Pennington Gardner; one son, Brian Pennington; and three...

Kathryn "Kat" Robbins

Kathryn "Kat" Robbins

Jul 29, 2015

Sarah Kathryn "Kat" Robbins, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. She was born October 25, 1935 in Denning, Arkansas to the late Charlie James McCormick and Bertha Ann (Anderson) McCormick. She was 79 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred D. Robbins; her infant son, Jerry; one step-son,...

Larry Gene Gattis

Larry Gene Gattis

Jul 21, 2015

Larry Gene "Lurch" Gattis, who resided in Scranton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born October 30, 1949 to the late Roy D. Gattis and Ruby Jewel (Lowery) Gattis. He was 65 years old. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Michael Gattis, Debbie Gattis, Jimmy Gattis and Irba Thompson. Larry was...

Brenda Joyce Smith

Brenda Joyce Smith

Jul 20, 2015

Brenda Joyce Smith, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 in her home. She was born December 31, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas to J. Rembert Phillips and the late Dorothy Jean Turnipseed. She was 61 years old. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Brotherton Funeral Home and Flower...

Opal Lavonne Mckinney

Opal Lavonne Mckinney

Jul 18, 2015

Opal Lavonne McKinney, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Charleston. She was born January 24, 1941 to the late Ed McKinney and Josie (Rouse) McKinney. She was 74 years old. Opal was a homemaker and attended Hosanna Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Phyliss Borden of Paris, Arkansas and a son,...

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