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Margaret Elizabeth Harden
Feb 10, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Harden of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 13, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Carlisle W. Robins and Florence Catherine (Hetzer) Robins. She was 78 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenny Harden; a sister, Mavis Thompson; and...
Betty Lou Holland
Feb 6, 2025
Betty Lou Holland of Branch, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 21, 1929, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Everett Lee Buckner and Lettie (Patterson) Buckner. She was almost 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Holland, Sr.; an infant daughter, Patty Lou;...
Ruth Wood
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Ruth Wood of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on her birthday, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Covington Court Health & Rehab Center in Fort Smith. She was born on February 3, 1961, in Verdun, France. She was 64 years old. As a small child, she was adopted by her parents and was preceded in death by her father...
Harold Frank Khilling
Jan 31, 2025
Harold Frank Khilling, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Ashton Place Health & Rehab Center in Barling, Arkansas. He was born on September 25, 1949, in Lavaca, Arkansas, to the late Augusta Forrest Khilling and Hester Helen (Threadgill) Khilling. He was 75 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and a...
Connie Lynn Rice-Williamson
Jan 30, 2025
Connie Lynn Williamson of Charleston, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 18, 1962, in Portland, Oregon, to Clyde Dale Rice and Mary Joan (Vaughn) Rice. She was 62 years old.
Connie was a 1981 graduate of Charleston High School and member of Life Church in Charleston. She passed away...
Anita "Nina" Elaine Stearns
Jan 27, 2025
Anita Elaine Stearns, better known as Nina, of Booneville, Arkansas, died Monday, January 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 17, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Fred Arnold and Bernice (Warner) Arnold. She was 64 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Michael Beecham; and a brother, Randy Arnold....
Cindy Gay Rankin
Jan 24, 2025
Cindy Gay Rankin of Hackett, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 24, 1961, in Ozark, Arkansas, to the late Earl Ray White and Virginia Louise (Price) White. She was 63 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ricky Rankin; and an infant brother, Kevin White....
Sheila Diane Deaton
Jan 24, 2025
Sheila Diane Deaton of Lavaca, Arkansas, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 15, 1956, in Corning, Arkansas, to the late Wilborn Lee Wilson and Shelby Jean (Knox) Wilson. She was 68 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Heath Weaver and Derek Weaver; and a brother, Gary...
Doug Mainer
Jan 23, 2025
Douglas Ray Mainer, who resided near Branch, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on July 23, 1958, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Raymond Wesley Mainer and Elizabeth Ann (Hawkins) Mainer. He was 66 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Mainer.
...Colleen Jean Allen
Jan 23, 2025
Colleen Jean Allen of Muldrow, Oklahoma, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1960, in Sacramento, California, to the late Frank George Allen and Nedra June (Brady) Allen. She was 64 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Virgil Allen.
Colleen was a homemaker...
Angela Elaine Corley
Jan 22, 2025
Angela Elaine Corley, 59, of Paris, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Mercy in Paris. She was born in Paris, Arkansas on March 9, 1965 to Harold Krigbaum and Helen (Hutchins) Krigbaum.
Angela was a 1983 graduate of Magazine High School. She was a CNA. Angela will be missed by all who knew and loved...
Dora Lou Smith
Jan 22, 2025
Dora Lou Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on March 24, 1937, in Fouke, Arkansas, to the late Guy Morris Pate and Minnie Olive (Creamer) Pate. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo Smith; her late...
Robert Leon Harness
Jan 21, 2025
Robert Leon Harness, known to many as Rob, passed away on his 57th birthday, January 21, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on January 21, 1968, in Wichita, Kansas.  Rob lived life on his own terms—fearless, independent, and always ready for the next adventure.
Rob grew up in Roeland Park, Kansas, surrounded by many close friends. He...
Avis "Abby" Maurine Carrillo
Jan 19, 2025
Avis Maurine Carrillo, better known as Abby, of Spiro, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on August 20, 1945, in Smith County, Texas, to the late Judson Hughes and Maudie (Waller) Hughes. She was 79 years old. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia English; and...
Mary Elizabeth Ashworth
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Daniels) Ashworth of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and lead to Heaven by Michael the Archangel on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home in Fort Smith. She was born on August 29, 1938, in Charleston to her parents, Arthur and Margaret (Smith) Daniels. Mary was 86 years old. Mary graduated from...
Ruth Ann Binz
Jan 17, 2025
Ruth Ann Binz of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 30, 1945, in the Prairie View Community in Logan County to the late John Hatwig and Amelia (Kremers) Hatwig. She was 79 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Gilbert, Albert, Bob, Leo, and...
Randy Eugene Morgan
Jan 16, 2025
Randy Eugene Morgan was born on June 3, 1952, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Alvin and Flo Morgan. He grew up in Fort Smith and graduated from Southside High School.
Randy pursued a career in retail sales, specifically in the shoe business, following in the footsteps of his family as a third-generation shoe business owner. His grandfather,...
Donna Jean Green
Jan 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of our precious, Donna Jean Green, a cherished member of our family, on January 16, 2025. Born on July 9, 1958, she graced this world with her gentle spirit and became a living testament to kindness, resilience, and faith.
Donna Jean lived her life...
Bill Lane
Jan 14, 2025
William Dee Lane of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 14, 1938, in Wolf, Oklahoma, to the late Paul Dee Lane and Vivian Opal (Manley) Lane. He was 87 years old.
Bill was a retried interior designer, member of Knights of Columbus, and member of St. Francis Xavier...
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