Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2019

Billy Justin "Gunns" Shelton, who resided in Magazine, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Branson, Missouri. He was born June 3, 1980, in Paris, Arkansas, to Ronnie Shelton, Sr. and Erma Lou (Krigbaum) Corley.  He was 39 years old.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie James Shelton, Sr.

Gunns was a graduate of...

Nov 3, 2019

Patsy Lynn Ellen (Spoon) Stacy of Fort Smith, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born in Crawford County, Arkansas on October 19, 1964 to the late Hugh and Ellen (Bernard) Spoon.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Stacy and two brothers, Larry Bernard of Mansfield and Darrell Spoon of Spiro.

A family...

Nov 2, 2019

Bennie B. Rausch, who resided in Ratcliff, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born April 12, 1927, in Greenwood, Arkansas, to the late Bennie J. and Opal (Skinner) Rausch. He was 92 years old.  He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Rausch, a granddaughter, Jennifer Rausch, a sister, Lucy Mae Janec,...

Nov 1, 2019

Bennie Ray Wood of Caulksville, AR went to be with the Lord, November 1, 2019 at the age of 87.  His parents were Lynn and Hazel Wood of the New Blaine Community where Bennie was born and grew up.

Bennie leaves behind his wife, Joyce of 61 years and four children:  Karen Lowe and husband, Vernon of...

Oct 30, 2019

Jimmy Ray Burnette, who resided in Paris, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in his home. He was born December 1, 1944, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late Ina Spradling. He was 74 years old.

Jimmy was a construction supervisor for 37 years, and was of the Protestant faith.

Funeral service, will be at 2:00...

Oct 29, 2019

Judy K. (Campbell) McDonald, who resided in Charleston, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Charleston.  She was born March 11, 1944 in Paris, Arkansas to Cecil and Wynona (Dill) Campbell.  She was 75 years old.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry McDonald, her parents and two daughters, Paula Diane and Jennifer Leigh McDonald.

Judy...

Oct 28, 2019

Larna J. Powell, who resided in Bloomer, died Monday, October 28, 2019 in Barling.  She was born January 14, 1938 in Boles, Arkansas to Catorn Rogers and Cordie (Amos) Rogers.  She was 81 years old.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Powell.

Larna was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church, Bloomer.

Oct 15, 2019

Billy Frank Wigley, who resided in Lavaca, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in Roland, Oklahoma. He was born August 9, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Francis Henry Wigley and Bertha Mae (Lovell) Wigley. He was 73 years old. He was preceded in death also by a sister, Frances Owens.

Billy retired from Woodco Furniture in Van...

Oct 12, 2019

Robert Carl Nickols, who resided in Hackett, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at his home.  He was born May 26, 1944, in Shenandoah, Iowa.  He was 75 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Ruth (Andrews) Nickols.

Bob served in the United States Marine Corps Forces Reserve during the Vietnam War,...

Oct 10, 2019

Billy Murl Bohard, who resided in Canadian, Oklahoma, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, at McAlester Regional Health Center in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was born April 28, 1936, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to the late A.H. Bohard and Frances (Bailey) Bohard. He was 83 years old.

Bill was a construction worker, and served in the U.S. Navy during the...

Oct 9, 2019

James "Jim" Iames took his final breath on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 after a long struggle with health issues and visiting relatives.  He was preceded in death by his dad, his mom and older brother.

Jim was a good man, honest and hard working.  He loved life for all it offered.  Fast cars, motorcycles, good times and...

Oct 8, 2019

Richard Daniel Burke, who resided in Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in his home.  He was born in Toms River, New Jersey, and was 57 years old.

Richard was a self-employed construction worker and a mechanic.

He is survived by a son, Daniel Burke of Fort Smith; four daughters, Donna Ottlowsky of...

Oct 7, 2019

Charles Edward Herring, who resided in Fort Smith, died October 7, 2019, in Fort Smith. He was born June 19, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida, to the late James Leo Herring and Litta Mae Thomas Herring. He was 75 years old.

He is survived by his best friend, Laura Foster of Fort Smith.

Cremation arrangements are...

Oct 2, 2019

Randy Lee Robbins, who resided in Charleston, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Ozark. He was born August 19, 1962, in Keosauqua, Iowa, to the late George William Robbins and Betty Ellen (Brooks) Robbins. He was 57 years old.

He is survived by his two sisters, Beverly Burns and Cheryl Robbins.

Cremation...

Sep 28, 2019

James Leo Krause, who resided in Fort Smith, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, from a bicycle accident on Wye Mountain, located in Pulaski County. He was born May 11, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Theodore John Krause and Alice Marie (May) Krause. He was 54 years old.

Jim served as a member of the...

Sep 23, 2019

Gary Wayne Knights, who resided in Van Buren, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Baptist Hospital, Fort Smith. He was born February 14, 1969, in Van Buren to the late Frank R & Mattie (Edwards) Knights. He was 50 years old.

Michael was a graduate of Van Buren High School, a disabled factory worker, and of...

Sep 21, 2019

Miranda Nicole Hoge, age 36, of Fort Smith, passed away in her home Saturday, September 21, 2019. She was born in Fort Smith on September 14, 1983, and was the daughter of Rollins and Debbie (Corbin) Hoge. She graduated from Southside High School in Fort Smith, where she was an outstanding member of the golf team. Miranda continued her...

Sep 19, 2019

Wanda Louise Bates, who resided in Charleston, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born January 19, 1941, in Fort Smith, to the late Edward Alvin Rowe and Pauline Louise (Willis) Rowe. She was 78 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, David Bates; a son, Ricky...

Sep 18, 2019

Doris Evelyn Blodgett, who resided in Ratcliff, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born July 11, 1936, in Humphrey, Arkansas, to the late Russell Haywood Arnett and Clara Lee (Shipley) Arnett. She was 83 years old. She was preceded in death also by her first husband, Charles Ray Melton; a daughter, Norma...

Sep 14, 2019

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mainer, who resided near Charleston, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born May 19, 1938, in Fort Smith, to the late William Oscar Hawkins and Sallie Inez (Reynolds) Hawkins. She was 81 years old.

Betty was a retired clerical supervisor for Sebastian County Health Department in Fort...