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Patsy Ann Parsons

Patsy Ann Parsons

Jun 28, 2022

Patsy Ann Parsons of Subiaco, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born on March 3, 1941, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Jerome Ignatius Neihouse and Julia Mae (Moore) Neihouse. She was 81 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindell Edward Parsons, a nephew, Jody Mezzaline, and...

Joe O. Larkin

Joe O. Larkin

Jun 28, 2022

Joe Oliver Larkin passed away on June 28, 2022, at the age of 82. He was at home holding the hand of JoAnn: his wife, his best friend, and his business partner.

Joe was born to Mabel and Joe W. Larkin on November 24, 1939, in Brownsville, AR, outside of Lonoke. After graduating high school in 1957,...

Melba Peace Palarino

Melba Peace Palarino

Jun 28, 2022

Melba Peace Palarino of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born on April 29, 1923, in Charleston to the late Ira Edward Rice and Rhue (Edwards) Rice. She was 99 years old. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandi Roscoe; a granddaughter, Natalee Abbott; a grandson, Bill...

Ada Josephine Hittner

Ada Josephine Hittner

Jun 27, 2022

Ada Josephine Hittner, 6 month old daughter of Skyler and Rebekah (Cooley) Hittner of Paris, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born December 9, 2021, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Ada Josephine spent only a short 6 months in her parents arms but she is forever carried in their...

Marion M. Kessler

Marion M. Kessler

Jun 27, 2022

Marion M. Kessler, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on April 10, 1934, in Richmond Hill, New York, to the late August V. Schrempp and Nora C. (Englert) Schrempp. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman A. Kessler;...

Barbara Jo Taylor

Barbara Jo Taylor

Jun 26, 2022

Barbara Jo Taylor, who resided near West Fork, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to the late Jesse Paul Greer and Ollie Mae (Williams) Greer. She was 76 years old.

In her early years, Barbara was a paramedic and was...

Edlen Ray Applegate

Edlen Ray Applegate

Jun 24, 2022

Edlen Ray Applegate, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on June 14, 1967, in Ozark, Arkansas, to Theodore Applegate and Mary Frances (McLaughlin) Applegate. He was 55 years old.

Edlen retired from the U.S. AIR FORCE-ANGUS.

A memorial graveside service, with full military...

Angela Renea Unangst

Angela Renea Unangst

Jun 21, 2022

Angela Renea Unangst, who resided in Roland, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on December 14, 1983, in Fort Smith to Wendell Lewis Cannon and Angela Michelle (Freeman) Cannon. She was 38 years old. She was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Michelle Cannon.

Angela...

Bruce Case

Bruce Case

Jun 20, 2022

David Bruce Case of Branch, Arkansas, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born on June 17, 1965, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Roscoe Edward Case and Mary Jo (Bales) Case. He was 57 years old. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Case and Benny Case, and a sister,...

Donald Nordike Gordon

Donald Nordike Gordon

Jun 20, 2022

Donald Nordike Gordon of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Pataskala, Ohio, to the late Clinton Gordon and Sally M. (Wright) Gordon. He was 78 years old.

Donald worked many in years in the concrete construction business and served in the U.S. Navy during...

Barbara Jean Plunkett

Barbara Jean Plunkett

Jun 19, 2022

Barbara Jean Plunkett of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Select Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on December 21, 1939, in Charleston to the late Otis Lee Nunnelee and Ethel (St. Clair) Nunnelee. She was 82 years old.

Barbara was a retired inspector for 29 years at Planters Peanuts in Fort Smith,...

Joe Buford Rector

Joe Buford Rector

Jun 14, 2022

Joe Buford Rector, who resided in Booneville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Mercy in Booneville. He was born on January 2, 1960, in Fort Smith to the late James Crockett Rector and Golda Mae (Marshall) Rector. He was 62 years old.

He is survived by a son, Johnathan Rector of Ozark; a daughter, Jodi...

Clyde Nathaniel Booth

Clyde Nathaniel Booth

Jun 13, 2022

Clyde Nathaniel Booth, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born on September 10, 1942, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late John Whitsett Booth and Verda Edith (Biggs) Booth. He was 79 years old. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Booth.

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Christina Maureen Graham

Christina Maureen Graham

Jun 13, 2022

Christina Maureen Graham, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, in Fort Smith. She was born on November 24, 1962, in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, to the late William Christopher Graham and Helen Ruth (Fiddler) Graham. She was 59 years old.

Christina was a truck driver.

The family will hold a memorial...

Verna Kay Wagner

Verna Kay Wagner

Jun 12, 2022

Verna Kay Wagner, who resided in Cameron, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, in her home. She was born on July 14, 1954, in Poteau, Oklahoma to the late Harvey McClain and Velma McClain. She was 67 years old.

She was a retired factory worker at Whirlpool.

Verna is survived by her husband, Dennis...

David Samuel Carson

David Samuel Carson

Jun 10, 2022

David Samuel Carson, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 20, 1955, in Fort Smith to the late Virgil and Pauline (Mason) Carson. He was 67 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Debra Baty.

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Naomi Hawkins

Naomi Hawkins

Jun 8, 2022

Naomi Ruth Hawkins, who resided in Branch, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2022, in Fort Smith. She was born March 8, 1947, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late William O Hawkins and Sallie Inez Reynolds Hawkins. She was 75 years old.  She is preceded in death by her sister, Betty Mainer.

Naomi received a Bachelor's Degree...

Ronald Melvin Keezer, Ii

Ronald Melvin Keezer, Ii

Jun 7, 2022

Ronald Melvin Keezer, II, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Paris. He was born on June 7, 1968, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to Ronald Melvin Keezer and Jinnie Ann (MacLeod) Keezer. He was 54 years old.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Melvin Keezer.

A memorial...

Nancy Ruth Gust

Nancy Ruth Gust

Jun 5, 2022

Nancy Ruth Gust, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on February 28, 1942, in Westfield, Massachusetts, to the late William Wildman and Ruth (Otis) Wildman. She was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gust.

Nancy was a...

Linda Diane Durham

Linda Diane Durham

Jun 5, 2022

Linda Diane Durham, who resided in Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Baptist Health in Fort Smith. She was born on February 5, 1945, in Charleston, Arkansas to the late B. F. Inklebarger and Ruby (Lovell) Inklebarger. She was 77 years old. She was preceded in death by a son, Steve.

She was a...

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