Obituary Listing

Feb 12, 2025

Nadine Maxine Hudson of Paris, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 28, 1947, in Lyons, Kansas, to the late Simon J. Smith and Inez L. (Limbach) Smith. She was 77 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Douglas Leroy Hudson; and a brother, Allen Smith....

Feb 12, 2025

Gertrude Rose Huck, who resided near Branch, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Charleston, Arkansas. She was born on October 14, 1930, in Morrison Bluff near Scranton, Arkansas, to the late Joseph Kleck and Ida (Werner) Kleck. She was 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Leonard Huck;...

Feb 12, 2025

Jer Vang Xiong, 88, of Hartman, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on October 9,1936, in Xieng Khouang, Loas, to the late Nhia Lao Vang and Ntsum Xiong Vang. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Pang Lee Xiong.

Jer was a kind and hardworking individual. She cherished gardening,...

Feb 11, 2025

Stanley William Morris, Sr. of Caulksville, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on February 4, 1954, in Poplar, Montana, to the late Jackie Wayne Morris and Mary Marlene (Nees) Morris. He was 71 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Loretta (Pendergraft) Morris; two...

Feb 11, 2025

Carolyn (Stinnett) Kuykendall, who resided near Branch, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on August 10, 1958, in Paris, Arkansas, to Donald Lee Stinnett and Erma Lee (King) Stinnett. She was 66 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Lee Stinnett and wife...

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...

Feb 9, 2025

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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;...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...