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Hilda Bess Warren

Hilda Bess Warren

Sep 11, 2012

Hilda Bess Warren,106, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in her home. She was born December 4, 1905 in Cecil, Arkansas to the late David D. Brown and Martha Jane (O'Bar) Brown and was raised near Charleston. She graduated from Charleston High School and attended Arkansas State Teacher's College in Conway. She taught 3rd...

Andrew Jackson Shinault

Andrew Jackson Shinault

Sep 9, 2012

Andrew Jackson Shinault of Charleston, Arkansas, formerly of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born March 16, 1930 in Marlow, Oklahoma to the late William Alfred Shinault and Nora Ellen (Roberts) Shinault. He was 82 years old. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Pauline Shinault; three sisters,...

Karen Patricia Adair

Karen Patricia Adair

Aug 18, 2012

Karen Patricia Adair, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was born September 10, 1954 on Camp Chaffee in Sebastian County, Arkansas to the late W.D. King and Dorothy Mae (Nichols) King. She was 57 years old. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Max...

Floy M. Long

Floy M. Long

Aug 17, 2012

Floy M. (Love) Long, 86, of Lavaca, Arkansas, died Friday, August 17, 2012 in hospice care at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith surrounded by her family. She was born in Olin, Iowa on August 22, 1925. She met Oscar T. Long in Wichita, Kansas in route to his duty station in Pratt, Kansas and married after the third date. They...

James Erwin Merriott

James Erwin Merriott

Aug 12, 2012

James Erwin Merriott, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, formerly of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. He was born October 14, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Claire Marriott and Audrey (Busch) Marriott. He was 77 years old. James was a retired factory worker. Cremation arrangements are under the direction...

Maxine Reed

Maxine Reed

Aug 4, 2012

Maxine Reed, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born June 19, 1927 in Chismville, Arkansas in Logan County to the late Lonnie Cox and Ivory Gertrude (Everett) Cox. She was 85 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marion Calvin Reed; four sisters...

David C. "Dave" Delo

David C. "Dave" Delo

Jul 27, 2012

David C. "Dave" Delo, who resided in Subiaco, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was born June 14, 1946 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Ellis Delo and Marilouise (McCormick) Delo. He was 66 years old. Dave was a bank analyst for SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC and was an Air Force veteran...

Jimmy D. Frost

Jimmy D. Frost

Jul 19, 2012

Jimmy D. Frost, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born October 17, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Doyle Frost and Hilda (Pettigrew) Frost. He was 59 years old. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Knuckey and Brenda Ysteboe. Jimmy was a truck driver for...

Danny Martin Cravens

Danny Martin Cravens

Jul 17, 2012

Danny Martin Cravens, who resided near Magazine, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his home. He was born June 9, 1946 in Magazine to the late Byron Cravens and Thelma (Martin) Cravens. He was 66 years old. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Don Cravens. Danny was a farmer. He retired after serving 30 years...

Larry Vance Mainard

Larry Vance Mainard

Jul 13, 2012

Larry Vance Mainard, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Pink Bud Nursing Home in Greenwood. He was born March 24, 1955 in Ozark, Arkansas to John Vance Mainard and Mary Raylene (Bagwell) Mainard. He was 57 years old. Larry was preceded in death by his father, John Vance Mainard. Larry was disabled. He enjoyed...

Maggie Louise Weese

Maggie Louise Weese

Jul 13, 2012

Maggie L. Weese, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born June 20, 1927 at home near Mulberry, Arkansas to the late Will I. Peters and Julia Elizabeth (Battles) Peters. She was 85 years old. Maggie was also preceded in death by her husband, Houston Weese, and two sisters,...

Charles Paul Potts, Sr.

Charles Paul Potts, Sr.

Jul 10, 2012

Charles Paul Potts, Sr. who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born February 13, 1934 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was 78 years old. Charles was a retired welder at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a faithful member of Church of Christ...

Janice Dotson

Janice Dotson

Jul 1, 2012

Janice Dotson, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born October 10, 1937 in Valley Junction, Iowa to the late James 'Jack' Blythe and Marie Agatha (Julich) Blythe. She was 74 years old. She is also preceded in death by one daughter, Theresa Dotson. Janice was a retired nurse, member of...

Jason Edward Varos

Jason Edward Varos

Jun 30, 2012

Jason Edward Varos, age 34, of Ozark, Arkansas, also known as "Stretch" or "Tattoo" passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Altus. He was born January 27, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Ann (Ranallo) Allen and David Varos. Jason was employed at Movietowne Video in Ozark. He graduated from County Line High School in 1996 and was a member...

Ruth Maestri

Ruth Maestri

Jun 29, 2012

Ruth Maestri, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, formerly of Greenwood, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born December 1, 1922 in Ozark to the late Isaac Lewis and Myrtle Mae (Adcock) Lewis. She was 89 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fermino Allen Maestri; her companion, Nelson...

Phyllis Yvonne Bockstadter

Phyllis Yvonne Bockstadter

Jun 29, 2012

Phyllis Yvonne Bockstadter, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at her home. She was born July 29, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Edward Earl Dunn and Opal (Stubblefield) Dunn. She was 73 years old. Phyllis was owner and operator of Little Friends Daycare in Napa, California. She was also a community chaplain and...

Bobby Galen Core

Bobby Galen Core

Jun 24, 2012

Bobby "Bob" Galen Core, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born July 10, 1933 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Hugh Core and Maude (Wehunt) Core. He was 78 years old. Bob was also preceded in death by one son, Ron Core (wife Cindy) of Charleston and brothers,...

Josephine Marie Schmalz

Josephine Marie Schmalz

Jun 20, 2012

Josephine Marie Schmalz, who resided in Ratcliff, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born December 31, 1917 in Franklin County, Arkansas to the late Joseph Mahl and Rebecca (Stubblefield) Mahl. She was 94 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Edward Schmalz, and her five siblings,...

Selden H. Pile

Selden H. Pile

Jun 18, 2012

Colonel Selden H. Pile, who resided in Peterpender, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born July 17, 1922 in the Lowes Creek Community in Franklin County to the late William Clyde Pile and Norene (Rogers) Pile. He was 89 years old. He was also preceded in death by one brother, David Pile. Colonel Pile...

Susie Frances Barger

Susie Frances Barger

Jun 16, 2012

Susie Frances Barger, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas, formerly of Paris, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Hope. She was born January 26, 1925 in England, Arkansas to the late George Barger and Donia Sue (Sellers) Barger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chesley Barger; two daughters, Donia Barger and Lillie Callahan; and five siblings. Susie...

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