Obituary Listing

Aug 7, 2023

Billy Frank Riddles, who resided near Paris, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Paris Health and Rehab. He was born on October 14, 1941, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late J. Frank Riddles and Audra (Kuykendall) Riddles. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Buster Gray; his sisters, Betty...

Aug 4, 2023

Robert Louis McChristian, who resided in Alma, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, in his home. He was born on May 29, 1972, in Glendora, California to L. R. McChristian and Reba Maxine (Goodson) McChristian. He was 51 years old.

He is survived by a sister, Cynthia Jean McChristian of California.

Cremation arrangements are...

Aug 1, 2023

David Eugene Blackwell of Lavaca, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 1, 1967, in Maywood, California. He was 56 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry W. Almond and a brother, James C. Blackwell.

For over 36 years, David was a maintenance supervisor for Tyson...

Jul 31, 2023

Charles Louis Richards of Waldron, Arkansas, died July 31, 2023, at his home in Waldron. He was born on November 18, 1983, in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Robert T. Richards and Victoria G. (White) Richards. He was 39 years old.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N....

Jul 31, 2023

Beulah Mae Stubblefield of Cecil, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home. She was born on March 22, 1928, in Cecil to the late Samuel Mantooth and Mattie (Hays) Mantooth. She was 95 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, H.T. "Tottie" Stubblefield; a son, Ronnie Dale Stubblefield; and sisters, Inez...

Jul 31, 2023

Johnnie Gwendolyn Beason of Russellville, Arkansas, died Monday, July 31, 2023, in Russellville. She was born on June 12, 1933, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Roscoe Haney and Lillian Ruby (Bennett) Haney. She was 90 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Ethan Eldon Beason; and a brother, Billy Max...

Jul 30, 2023

James Harold Sears of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Fort Smith. He was born on November 5, 1971, in Paris, Arkansas, to John Sears and Marilyn Sue (Brannam). He was 51 years old.

James worked for the Arkansas State Highway Department.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Marilyn...

Jul 30, 2023

Jil Pier of Van Buren, Arkansas, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Van Buren. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jon Hof and Gail (Peddler) Hof. She was 82 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jules Pier; and a daughter, Tracey Simpson.

She is survived...

Jul 29, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Martin) Wheeler of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on December 8, 1963 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late Jackie Dean and Louise (Gash) Martin. She was 59 years old.

Mary was a medical caregiver.

She is survived by her husband,...

Jul 28, 2023

John William Powell of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on December 26, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late James Webb and Mary Jane (Conley) Powell. He was 70 years old.

He was a car salesman for Orr Automotive in Fort Smith.

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Jul 28, 2023

Dinah Carol (Cook) Kaman of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on March 3, 1959, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late O. E. Ode and Venita Irene (Brewer) Cook. She was 64 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bill, Jim, Emmett, Doyle,...

Jul 24, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Dowdy passed away peacefully at home on July 24th, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.  Nancy was surrounded by her family, friends and beloved dogs as she left this world for the next.

Family was the most important thing to Nancy. Her children were her absolute pride and joy.  She was very close to...

Jul 23, 2023

Dennis Cameron Flett of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Van Buren Health & Rehab Center in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was born on August 16, 1946, in Winnipeg, a city in Manitoba, Canada, to the late Roderick L. Flett and Bernice E. (Ward) Flett. He was 76 years old. He was preceded in death...

Jul 22, 2023

Zachari Jacob White of Charleston, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Union County near El Dorado, Arkansas. He was born on September 17, 1992, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Ronnie White and Cynthia Lynn (Johnson) White. He was 30 years old.

Zach was a 2011 graduate of Charleston High School. He was an excellent football player...

Jul 22, 2023

Bobby Joe Goldsworthy of Paris, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Paris. He was born on March 18, 1928, in Paris to the late James W. Goldsworthy, Sr. and Alice (Kelley) Goldsworthy. He was 95 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Buford, Ralph and J.W.; five sisters, Loretta Garrett,...

Jul 22, 2023

Calvin Wayne Ladd of Lavaca, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 10, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Richard Wayne Ladd and Margie Maxine (Williams) Ladd. He was 63 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Wayne Ladd and his mother and step-father, Maxine and...

Jul 20, 2023

Joanna Glass of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Paris, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 24, 1936, in New Blaine, Arkansas, to the late John Hall Rowland and Emma Jane (Hixson) Rowland. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Karl Daly Glass;...

Jul 19, 2023

Velma Jean (Deramo) Shepheard of Charleston, Arkansas, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on February 5, 1933 in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Frank and Annie Jane (Ming) Deramo. She was 90 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie R. Shepheard; her son, Gary Shepheard; a grandson, William Lance...

Jul 18, 2023

Namdeo Baviskar of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born on May 8, 1938, in India, to the late Shravan Baviskar and Saija Patil Baviskar. He was 85 years old.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort...

Jul 17, 2023

Adrienne Annette (McCollum) Pierce of Fort Smith, Arkansas, was found on Monday, July 17, 2023, in her home. She was born on January 12, 1973 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to John and Felicia (Hartz) McCollum. She was 50 years old. Her death coincided with her husband Bruce Pierce. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny McCollum

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