Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2023

Alice Jean Franklin, who resided near Ozark, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 18, 1948, in Salem, Oregon, to the late Johnny and Regina Flather. She was 74 years old.

Alice was a homemaker. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all...

Mar 29, 2023

Jimmy Dan Ray of Lavaca, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on May 8, 1934, in Lavaca to the late Ursery Reeves Ray and Sabra Florence (Cross) Ray. He was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Ray; and a sister, Mary Alice Carter.

Mar 28, 2023

Eleanor Louise Gray of Branch, Arkansas, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, after 90 years. She was a born again follower of Jesus Christ and committed member of First Baptist Church in Branch. She was a devoted wife to Jimmy Gray, a loving mother and granny, and a dedicated friend to so many. Her entire life was...

Mar 28, 2023

Janey Delanna McGrew of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Van Buren, Arkansas. She was born on January 31, 1967, in Fort Smith to Jimmy Dane Cox, Sr. and Clara E. (Reichart) Cox. She was 55 years old. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Cox.

She is survived by a son,...

Mar 27, 2023

Mary Belle Ervin, age 93, of Charleston, Arkansas, joined her heavenly Father, Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1929, in the front bedroom of her grandparent's home of the Auburn Community near Charleston, to the late Charles Clarence Delaney and Agnes Bain Thornton Delaney. Mary Belle was an active member of the community having graduated...

Mar 27, 2023

Randall Ray Gibson of Charleston, Arkansas, was found dead Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home.  He was born on March 15, 1952, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Alvis Gibson and Velta Eubanks Gibson.  He was 71 years old.

Randall was employed in retail marketing.

He is survived by several cousins.

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Mar 26, 2023

Glen Dwayne Cain of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 6, 1961, in Weinheim, West Germany, to the late Frank and Bonnie (Inge) Cain. He was 61 years old.

Glen was a retired heat and air technician for Blaylock Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Services in Fort...

Mar 23, 2023

Betty M. Bettis departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the age of 88. She will forever be remembered as an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles "Chuck" Bettis; her parents, Floyd and Irene (Miller) Barnard; and a brother,...

Mar 22, 2023

Anita Marion Miner of Barling, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston, Arkansas. She was born on October 18, 1931, to the late Dalton Charles Reynolds and Ann Elva (Sei) Reynolds. She was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Miner and by a grandson, Dwayne Miner.

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Mar 22, 2023

Sandra Kaye (Greer) Miller of Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Ashton Place Health & Rehab Center in Barling, Arkansas. She was born on September 15, 1949, in Zwolle, Louisiana, to the late Waple Wendell Greer and Marie (Tidwell) Greer. She was 73 years old.

Sandra was a loving Mother and Grandmother.

She...

Mar 22, 2023

Henry Joseph Bearce, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 31, 1946, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Frank Bearce and Ermal (Rush) Bearce. He was 76 years old.

Henry served 22 years in the U.S. Army and Arkansas National Guard, 296th Medical Unit of Charleston,...

Mar 20, 2023

Alton Ray Stiles of the Roseville Community near Ozark, Arkansas, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Ozark to the late Jesse Eugene Stiles and Tannie Annie (Dobson) Stiles. He was 71 years old. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; and two brothers, Marshall Stiles and...

Mar 20, 2023

Terry Emmett Benge of Fort Smith, Arkansas, was found Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1950, in Fort Smith to the late Emmett E. Benge and Freda L. (Dempsey) Benge. He was 72 years old.

Terry retired from Mickle Wagner Coleman, Inc. in Fort Smith.

He is survived...

Mar 20, 2023

Kellie Renee Marrone of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Mercy Hospice in Fort Smith. She was born on November 29, 1975, in Fort Smith to the late Jerry Wayne Arnold and Nancy Jane (Hill) Arnold. She was 47 years old.

Kellie was a homemaker.

There will be a memorial service scheduled...

Mar 18, 2023

Beverly Nell Newton of Charleston, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home. She was born on March 29, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late James Robert Shaw and Patsy Ruth (Woods) Shaw. She was almost 66 years old. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; and two brothers, John Shaw and Jimmy Shaw....

Mar 18, 2023

David Bud Price of Van Buren, Arkansas, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at The Blossoms Nursing Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  He was born on August 10, 1965, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to the late Carroll Bailey Price and Geraldine (Scribner) Price. He was 56 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lisa;and his...

Mar 16, 2023

James Edward Cunningham (Jim) of Paris, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Paris. He was born on June 23, 1934, in Paris to the late William Edward Cunningham and Gertie Faye (Earls) Cunningham. He was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; a sister, Zelphia Anhalt (Lawrence); a granddaughter,...

Mar 15, 2023

Jane C. White of Charleston, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on June 23, 1938, in Roland, Oklahoma, to the late John Clifton and Vera Mae (Montgomery) Clifton. She was 84 years old. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; and three brothers, Joe Clifton,...

Mar 15, 2023

Carolyn Sue Coyle Williamson MSW, LCSW of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 9, 1943, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to the late Lloyd Coyle and Eva Marie (Ramsey) Coyle. She was 79 years old. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; and two brothers, Ronnie Coyle and Lavon...

Mar 14, 2023

Eldon O'dell Cox of the Cox Valley Community near Paris, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 22, 1940, in Paris to the late Ernest O'dell Cox and Lula Gertrude (Hice) Cox. He was 82 years old. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; a sister, Gladys Robinson; and...