Fort Smith, AR Obituaries

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 ...

John Robert Taylor, 74, passed on to be with his savior December 18, 2025. After a battle with cancer and post-polio syndrome, he died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. John was bo...

Jerry Jackman Jeffries, 86, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Jerry’s l...

Karen Jean Miller, 63, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1962, in Gary, Indiana. Karen was a sales representative for Bruno’s Rentals. She wa...

Diann Kay Ishmael, 74, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1951, in Emporia, KS to the late Earl Holland and Velma McIlvain Holland. Diann was an ...

Gary David Amos Hays aka Boogie Man, age 77, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away on 12/16/2025 peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband and partner to his loving wife Karen. H...

Charles (Charlie) William Kleck, 93 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Fort Smith. He was born on December 5, 1932, in Morrison Bluff to his parents Joe and Ida (Wern...

James Rudolph Weese of Fort Smith, was born June 3, 1951 in Fort Smith, and went to be with our Lord, December 12, 2025, at the age of 74, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Christopher Neal Blevins, 47, of Fort Smith, AR, passed on December 11th, 2025. He was born to Mike and Kathy Blevins on January 15th, 1978, in Little Rock, AR. Chris was raised in Fort Smith, where ...

James “Jim” Edward Curtis went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025 surrounded by family, friends and prayers. Jim was the epitome of everything a great man should be, yet he was so humble he did...

Russell (“Rusty”) Neal Harris died on December 12, 2025. Rusty was born to Lucille Shoemaker Harris and Dr. Willie Harris on May 12, 1959 and every day since has been deeply loved. In his childhood, ...

Charles P. Rowe, 77, of Fort Smith, AR passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1948, in Black Gum, OK to the late Frank Rowe and Dorothy Pruitt Rowe. Charles retired f...

Haskell F Jefferies Jr. died Dec 7th 2025 at the age of 98. He was born June 30, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and reared in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He joined the Army/Air Force in 1946 and retired...

William H. Lawton, 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Salinas, California, passed away at his home on November 30, 2025. He was born in Long Beach, California, on July 2, 1942, to the late Nate...

Mary Jo “Sunshine” Russell passed from this life on December 5, 2025, surrounded by her family who loved her deeply — the same family she spent her entire life loving with all her heart. Mary Jo was ...

Jeweldean Treece, 88, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born on August 3, 1937, in Chimes, Arkansas, Jeweldean later attended school in Leslie. On July 13, 1957, she marr...

Jeanette Fay Huss, 84, of Clarksville, AR, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Alton, IL to the late Lewis Kinsey and Marjorie Kelly Kinsey. Jeanette was a ...

Carol Jane Klein, a woman whose vibrant spirit, love for family, and unwavering faith touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born in Fort Smit...

Sharon Nancy Wilmoth, 81, of Fort Smith, went to be in the arms of Jesus on November 30, 2025. She was born February 6, 1944 in Clarksville, AR. She retired after 18 years, working as a Home Health A...

Marsha Ann Schmutz, age 79, of Barling, Arkansas passed away on November 28, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and neighbor. Her life was marked by compassi...

Richard F. Murphy, Jr., PhD, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on March 1, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard, MD and Elinor West Murphy, Richard ...

David Goddard, born on February 5, 1948, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 77. David was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas. No services are scheduled.

LaVinnia “Sunny” Mann, 87, of Fort Smith, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1938, in Upland, CA. She was a homemaker and the eldest sister to seven brothers. She gradu...

Patricia Shockley, born on February 27, 1940, in Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 85. She is survived by two daughters, Laura Spies and Meg Jordan; four grandchildre...