Obituary Listing

Nov 12, 2019

Robert 'Bob' Leslie Mainer, 84, of Paris, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in Charleston. Bob was born in Ratcliff on August 19, 1935, to the late Lonnie Mainer and Clara (Pearce) Mainer. He was a very proud 1953 graduate of County Line High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1958-1960. He was stationed at...

Nov 8, 2019

Frances Carol McDonald, who resided in Bloomer, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born November 7, 1946, in San Jose, California, to the late Marian Jack Bledsoe and Lucille (Hill) Bledsoe. She was 73 years old.

Carol was a retired cosmetologist and a caretaker.

Funeral service will be...

Nov 8, 2019

Cynthia Jean "Candy" Spencer, who resided in Ratcliff, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at her home. She was born March 1, 1947, in Oakland, California. She was 72 years old.

Candy was a clerk for 28 years at the Ratcliff Post Office.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night, November 12th,...

Nov 7, 2019

Patricia Ann York, who resided in Fort Smith, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Covington Court Health & Rehab Center in Fort Smith. She was born June 10, 1951, in Roswell, New Mexico, to the late Wendell Mabry and Ruby (Mayes) Mabry. She was 68 years old. She was preceded in death also by a son, Christopher York....

Nov 7, 2019

Horald O. Nickell, who resided near Ozark, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Ozark. He was born June 10, 1938, in Coalgate, Oklahoma, to the late Homer E. Nickell and Maude (Eubanks) Nickell. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death also by a brother, Winford Nickell; and one sister, Melvina (Nickell) Sumpter.

Nov 6, 2019

James Richard 'Rick" Talmadge, who resided in Fort Smith, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born August 28, 1960, in Fort Smith, to J.W. Cripps and Gloria Fox. He was 59 years old.

Rick was a retired forklift operator at Whirlpool, Inc. in Fort Smith.

He is survived by his wife,...

Nov 4, 2019

Larry Don Hobbs, 71 years old of Stratford, Oklahoma, beloved daddy, grandpa, pa, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Larry was one of a kind with his quick wit and dry humor.  He was a humble man, full of...

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...