Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2020

Kathryn Marie Guthrie, 65, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Fort Smith. She was born August 21, 1955, in French Camp, California, to the late Shirley Dee Neighswonger and the late Raymond Refoe Small.

She was loved by all who met her. She may not have had much through life,...

Oct 19, 2020

Paula Sue Marten, who resided in Poteau, Oklahoma, died Monday, October 19, 2020, in Fort Smith. She was born February 19, 1952, in Picher, Oklahoma, to the late Carthel Dewey Witham and Mabel Edith (Hogland) Witham. She was 68 years old.

Paula was a homemaker.  She enjoyed rescuing animals, especially cats and loved her grandchildren dearly.

Oct 18, 2020

Velma Gale Bryant, 66 of Booneville, Arkansas passed to her heavenly home on October 18, 2020.  Gale was born on April 18, 1954 in Bakersfield, California to the late Charles Daniel Johnson and Velma (Weaver) Hale-Ritchey.  Gale spent her adult life as a caregiver.  She enjoyed traveling, collecting jewelry and rocks and mornings on the front porch with a...

Oct 17, 2020

Dorothy Rose Bannister, who resided in Fort Smith, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, in her home. She was born April 10, 1955, in Ogden, Utah to the late Paul A. Balbach, Jr. and Shirley Murphy-Balbach. She was 65 years old.

Dorothy was a full-time mother and homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Christopher P....

Oct 16, 2020

Carla Dinene Overbey, who resided in Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at her home. She was born October 8, 1965, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to James William Menthes and Margaret Louise (Moreton) Menthes. She was 55 years old.

Carla was employed by Wire Products.  She loved her family and friends very much and will...

Oct 14, 2020

Nathan Andrew (Andy) DeGross, who resided in Subiaco, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Paris. He was born February 17, 1964, in Russellville, Arkansas, to Leo Archie DeGross and Anita Williams DeGross. He was 56 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana, to whom he was married to for 27 years. Also...

Oct 14, 2020

Barbara Jean Sharum, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at her home. She was born July 13, 1963, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Ralph B. Hay and Madeline (Harper) Hay. She was 57 years old.

Barbara was a housewife and a poet. She loved her family very much and will...

Oct 13, 2020

Melvin Edward Moore,70, of Bloomer, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2020, and was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born April 25, 1950, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Dave Benjamin Moore and Lois Marcella Loggains Moore. Melvin was their second child out of four boys.  He had lived in...

Oct 12, 2020

James Calvin Johnson, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, departed this life Monday, October 12, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born January 23, 1954, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Harvey Lee Stocks, Sr. and Pinkey Ruth (Johnson) Stocks. He was 66 years old.

Calvin was a...

Oct 12, 2020

W. G. Bell, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, in Paris. He was born on October 4, 1930, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late George Dewey Bell and Elsie (Robinson) Bell. He was 90 years old.

W. G. served his country in the United States Air Force and worked...

Oct 11, 2020

Laura Ruth Grooms, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Fort Smith. She was born October 16, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late James France Neveau and Ruth Laura (Freapane) Neveau. She was almost 58 years old.

She is survived by her children, Michael Grooms and John Paul Grooms, III, both...

Oct 10, 2020

Randy King Steen, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born June 16, 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, King A. and Jimmie K. (Pierce) Steen.

Randy previously worked for Carmart.

He is survived by his children, Dustin Michael Steen...

Oct 9, 2020

Franklin D. Nunnelee, who resided in Bentonville, Arkansas, died Friday, October 9. 2020. at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born January 13, 1934, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, to the late James Alfred Nunnelee and Thelma Estelle (Burnett) Nunnelee. He was 86 years old. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Vince Vera.

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Oct 7, 2020

Constance Reed Oswald, better known as Connie, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born August 9, 1962, in Wurzburg, Germany, to Bobby Lee Whitley and JoAnne Elizabeth (Klug) Whitley. She was 58 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Lee Whitley.

Connie worked for...

Oct 6, 2020

Rita Faye Green, who resided in Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home. She was born December 29, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Herman Randall and Agnes (Johnson) Randall Coward. She was 63 years old. She was preceded in death also by her step-father, Robert Coward; and a great-granddaughter, Zhaivia Rodriquez.

Oct 4, 2020

James Christopher "Chris" Erp, who resided in Van Buren, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, near Ozark. He was born December 2, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late James F. Erp and Joann (Marshall) Erp. He was 62 years old.

Chris used his gifts as a hospice volunteer for Heart of Hospice, formally Peachtree Hospice.

Oct 4, 2020

James Dean West, of DeQueen, AR, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the age of 55. He was preceded in death by his father, James Franklin West, and his nephew, Michael Purtell.

James was born on July 2, 1965 to parents, James and Donna West. He spent his early childhood in Ponca City, OK...

Oct 3, 2020

Warren Lee Burchfield, who resided in Branch, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at his home. He was born June 30, 1948, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Warren Terral Burchfield and Gladys Marie (Cox) Burchfield. He was 72 years old. He was preceded in death by a son, Mikel Burchfield; a daughter, Melinda DeGregory; and his brother, Gary Wayne...

Oct 2, 2020

Sylvia "Suzie" Suzette Gregory, 73, of Alma, Arkansas, passed away at  2:14 P.M. on Friday, October 2, 2020, in Alma. She was born December 22, 1946, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to the late Paul Eugene Shepard and Eva May (Woodruff) Shepard. She was preceded in death also by her brother, Paul "Butch" Shepard, Jr.  Suzie was surrounded by her...

Oct 2, 2020

Curtis Ralph Gipson, who resided in Fort Smith, died Friday, October 2, 2020, in Lavaca. He was born December 24, 1956, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Curtis Lane Gipson and Dora Lou (Chronister) Gipson. He was 63 years old.

Curtis worked for Rheem Manufacturing in Fort Smith for 38 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, archery,...