Fort Smith, AR Obituaries

Tonya Jean Hall, born on March 12, 1974, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 51. A resident of Muldrow, Oklahoma, she is remembered.

Carole Frances LaRoche, born on July 24, 1945, in Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 surrounded by love. She is survived by her devoted husband, Gerald LaRoche, and their...

Emma Rose Riddle, was born on March 13, 1931, to E.W. and Orma Coots. Emma Rose went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2026, at the age of 94. She was a resident of Ashton Place Manor in Barling, Ark...

Patrick Allen Hopkins, 71 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on February 8, 2026. Patrick is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors include cousins, nieces and nephews who all love...

Patricia Figueroa, 42 of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born October 28, 1983, to Conrado Sr., and Catalina Figueroa in Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her ...

James Lawrence Kenney, Sr., 83 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born in Fort Smith on September 29, 1942 to James and Ethel (Herron) Kenney. James proudly served in the ...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Giuliano Zuliani. Giuliano departed from this life in the early morning of February 3, 2026. He was 91 years old. Born in...

Cheryl Jeane Jones, of Arkoma, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, just three days shy of her 76th birthday. Born on February 5, 1950, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Cheryl lived a life mark...

Khampeuy Siharath, age 75 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2026. He was born October 28, 1950 in Pakxane, Laos to Kwua and Bounma Sayabane. Khampeuy was known for his love of music, enj...

Betty Sue Collett, 95, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1930, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to the late Robert James Green and Mildred Pauline Rowland Green...

Phillip Warren West, age 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Monday January 26th, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of hard work, deep friendships, and a family who adored him. Phillip w...

Carolyn Lucille Godwin, born December 1, 1936, passed away surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well lived. Carolyn was born to Troy Tasville Biggs and Mary Lou (Bates) Biggs and spent her lif...

Edward John Skurdahl,72 of Fort Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. He was born to John D. Skurdahl and Katherine P. Skurdahl on July 16th, 1953, in Hennepin,...

Carol Ann (McGrew) Hinton was born April 28, 1938 in Dearborn, Michigan. She died January 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Carol grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, graduating from Edsel Ford High School in 19...

Michael Dan Walters, aged 73, passed away on January 21, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1952 in Denton, Texas to Dan and Jeanette Walters. Michael was a member of Plainview Baptist Church in Krum, Texa...

Rose Marie Sartain, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born to James Edwin Condon and Helen Rose Merk on June 22, 1927, in New Albany, Indiana. After graduating from N...

Renee Marie Rockwell passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born Renee Marie Bussard on February 15, 1940, in Independence, Missouri, to Fred and Evelyn Bussard. ...

Judy Edwards 71, passed away January 18, 2026 in Fort Smith. She was born December 9, 1954 in Fort Smith to the late Delmar T. Edwards and Elizabeth (Brown) Edwards. Judy graduated from Southside H...

Dr. Darryl Francis (Bob) passed away peacefully snug in his bed on January 16, 2026. He was surrounded by his husband Dale and his beloved dog Dolly Parton. His last days were filled with loved ...

Lawrence “Larry” W. Beleele, Jr. passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born to Aline W. Beleele and Lawrence W. Beleele Sr. on August 25, 1940. He is survived by wife of 53 years Charmaine R. Beleel...

Marcia Lynn Hays, born on March 19, 1956, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 69. She was a resident of Owasso, Oklahoma. No services are scheduled at this time.

If life were measured by how many chapters one could fit into a single lifetime, Ron Erickson would have run out of pages decades ago. After 86 years spent collecting experiences, careers, friends, an...

Angela Kay Otts, 47 of Fort Smith, Arkansas died January 13, 2026. She was born July 28, 1978 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Bill and Francis Ann Otts. She graduated from the Little Rock Chris...

Anthony F. Durkin, 1937 – 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, and father, Margaret and Paul Durkin; his brother, Paul Durkin Jr.; and his sister, Peg Fetters. Anthony was born in Philadelp...

Joel Elliott Davis, 57, of Van Buren, AR returned to his heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1968 in San Antonio,...

Carol Elaine Glidewell, 78, of Fort Smith, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, adventure, and unforgettable hol...

Robbie Bernice (Masterson) Boone was born February 6, 1934, to Iva and Monroe Masterson in Perry Bell, Oklahoma and left this world on January 8, 2026, in her home in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age o...

Jesse Glenn McCann, born on August 13, 1974, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 51. He was born in Fort Smith to Roger McCann and Sharon Rodebush McCann (Jones). Jesse was an avid baseball...

Callie Dodson, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Roff, Oklahoma and was one of 9 children. Callie was a homemaker. She marrie...

Dr. James Herbert Buie, 89, passed from this life January 4, 2026. He was born March 31, 1936, to Willie Herbert Buie and Delilah Buie, and grew up in Fort Smith. James married Jane Wexlin in February...

Rodney Ernest Naucke was born December 27, 1930 in Herculaneum, Missouri and died peacefully January 3, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas one week to the day of celebrating his 95th birthday. He was prece...

Harold Hedrick, born on September 2, 1936, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Moore, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery, located at ...

Edna Fay Hernandez, 67, of Fort Smith, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1958, in Fort Smith to the late Edward Samuel Parks and Dottie Maddon Parks. Edna retired from Dixie...

Shirley Grace Spillman, age 89, passed away peacefully in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 31, 2025. She was born in Kibler, Arkansas on March 15, 1936, and was a longtime native of Fort Smith and Va...

Jordan Smith, 37, a beloved father, brother, and son, passed away on December 28, 2025. Born on April 13, 1988, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jordan’s life was a testament to persistence, laughter, and lov...

LCDR (Ret.) Charles William Tidwell, 85, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 29, 2025. He was born December 27, 1940, on the family farm in Point,...

Donna Marie Mantooth, 67, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1958, in Long Beach, CA to the late Gerald and Helena Furka Lenzie. Donna retired fro...

Glenn Dinkheller, 79, passed away on December 27, 2025 at his home in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on March 26, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois to Arthur and Addie (Jording) Dinkheller and grew up in W...

Doris Jean (Rhoads) Beaty passed away on December 25, 2025, at age 94. Doris was a wife, mother, and professional educator. Her career in education spanned classrooms, libraries, counseling offices, ...

William "Bill" Gerald Robinson, born on May 15, 1960, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a member of Ministerio Unción del Cielo Pentecostal Church in Barling, AR. Bill enjoy...

Rita Ann Hopkins, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 55. She was born on December 17, 1970. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Harlow (Bullingotn), si...

Clifton G. Tankersley, 88, of Fort Smith, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1937, to the late Robert Clifton Tankersley and Lydia Evelyn Clark Tankersley. He is reme...

Neal Edward Wade, 80, of Fort Smith, AR, exited this world and was welcomed into God’s loving embrace at 10:55 am on Monday, December 22, 2025. Neal was born in Paragould, AR, on August 30, 1945, the ...

Morris Gene Boren, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away in Little Rock, Ark., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. He was born in Herrin, Ill., on April 29, 1938, to Thomas M. and Ollie N. (Stover) Boren and wa...

Benny “Bucky” Deaver, age 84, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on December 20, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for family and community. He devoted 35 year...

Jerry Franklin Boyd, 83 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Mt. Victory, Ohio, on M...

Peggy Ann Yoakley, 68, of Clarksville, AR, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1957, in Boise, Idaho to the late Ralph Hoppensteadt and Deloris Shipman Hoppensteadt....

Jim Sharp, 74, of Fort Smith, AR passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. James David Sharp was born on November 15, 1951, in Muskogee, OK to the late Charles David Sharp and Mary Lu Armbruster Sha...

Allen "Nick" Louis Clardy, 80, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1945, to the late Eddie H. Clardy, Sr. and Luvenia Perry Clardy. Allen retired ...