Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2025

Edward Leon Porter of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 4, 1961, in La Mirada, California, to the late Lloyd Edward Porter and Omereta (Keeter) Porter. He was 64 years old.

Edward worked for George's Factory in Springdale.

He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 9, 2025

Billie Gray, age 82, of Paris, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 29, 1942, in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, to Milton "Bill" LeRoy and Willie Madge "Cricket" Evans.  On May 24, 1961, she married the love of her life, James Thomas...

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Inez Askins of Paris, Arkansas, died Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Paris. She was born on June 24, 1938, in Ozark, Arkansas, to the late Truman and Belle Nichols Cagle. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of almost 60 years, Harold Leon Askins; four sisters, Jettie Davis Williams, Lois...

Aug 1, 2025

Ronald Allyn Erdahl of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1947, in Bellingham, Washington, to the late Bert Rueben Erdahl and Mildred Constance (Robbestad) Erdahl. He was almost 78 years old.

Ron loved his family very much. He loved his dogs, Sophie and Jimmy, birds, goats,...

Jul 28, 2025

Vernon Eugene Corley, also known as "Pete" of Branch, Arkansas, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on June 3, 1934, in the Washburn Community near Booneville, Arkansas, to the late Archie Melvin Corley and Mary Elizabeth (Hays) Corley. He was 91 years old. He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 26, 2025

Dennis Lee Perceful, a lifelong resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died at the age of 71 years. He was born on January 18, 1954, in Fort Smith to the late A.C. Perceful and Daisy Sarah Ann (Banning) Perceful. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Lestene (Edwards) Perceful; and a brother, Ace Perceful....

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Ray Elebario of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Heart of Hospice Inpatient Unit at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born on April 14, 1939, in Newkirk, New Mexico, to the late Luis Elebario and Julia (Ortega) Elebario. He was 86 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...

Jul 23, 2025

Bobbie Jaylene Starling of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the Heart of Hospice Unit at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on June 9, 1945, in Tulare, California, to the late J.R. Starling and Wanda Marie (Bibb) Starling. She was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Jul 22, 2025

Charles Wayne Davis, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Vincent in Little Rock. He was born on April 22, 1963, in Turlock, California, to the late Wayne Daniel Davis and Brenda (Honea) Masters. He was 62 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Latica Schluterman, and a...

Jul 19, 2025

Poppy Leona Kinsey Jones was born sleeping on July 19, 2025 at 6:04 pm. She came into this world bundled in a ball like she loved to be and sucking her thumb. We know she fell asleep listening to the sound of her mommy's heartbeat where she always felt safe and loved.  She was an extra special girl whom...

Jul 19, 2025

Jackie Wayne Williams of Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on December 18, 1961, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Robert Ray Williams and Dorothy Bess (Garrett) Williams. He was 63 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerry Williams; and a...

Jul 18, 2025

Loretha Brown, who resided near Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on March 27, 1931, in Live Oak, California, to the late John Webster Allison and Ethel (Bibb) Allison. She was 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Joe Brown;...

Jul 17, 2025

Bobby Joe Rex, Jr. resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1971, in Santa Rosa, California, to the late Bobby Joe Rex, Sr. and Judy Lea (Bailey) Rex. He was 53 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Farrell Bays.

Jul 17, 2025

Jeffery Don Wilson of Ozark, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 29, 1990, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Jerry Lenn Wilson and Carol Denise (Bell) Wilson. He was 34 years old. He was preceded in death by a brother, Brandon Wilson.

Jeff was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Jul 16, 2025

John Lee Pittman, 58, of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home. He was born February 25, 1967, in Sycamore, Illinois, to Johnny Pittman and Brenda Reddick. He was preceded in death by his mother.

John was a rare soul. He was gentle, generous, and endlessly kind. To know him was to feel...

Jul 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad, Grady Eugene Chesney, on July 13th, 2025, at the age of 87 in Booneville, Arkansas.

Grady was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Jean Chesney, his Sweetie. He is survived and will be missed by one son and four daughters; Steven, Bobbi, Jodi,...

Jul 10, 2025

Richard Bradley "Brad" Jones January 21, 1973 – July 10, 2025

Richard Bradley Jones, known to everyone as Brad, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering support for his family and community. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Brad graduated from Greenwood High...

Jul 10, 2025

Lorene Boland, who resided near Scranton, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, Arkansas. She was born on November 9, 1937, in Scranton to the late James Voyle Roper and Velma Mattie (Moore) Roper. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Lee Piccirilli;...

Jul 9, 2025

John Paul Goodson, age 89, of Lowell, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by his family.

John was born on August 29, 1935, in Paris, Arkansas, to John Wesley and Eula (Biggs) Goodson. He grew up in Paris and graduated from Paris High School. He married Bequita Weeks and went...

Jul 7, 2025

Erika Jane Harp, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on September 8, 1976, in Fort Smith to Nancy Crocker. She was 48 years old.

Erika was a homemaker and member of Genesis The Word Church in Fort Smith. She will be...