Fort Smith, AR Obituaries

Travis W. Mills passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on July 6, 1932. A graveside service will be held at Srygley Cemetery in Johnson County, AR, on June 27, 2026, at 11:00 am...

Patsy Ruth Powell Curd, 93, of Roland OK, and most recently Prosper, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 29, 2026. Born on April 23, 1933, in Thomas, OK, to Leonard and Ruth Coker Powell, Pa...

John Thomas Adamson., 67, of Van Buren passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Saturday morning May 30, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1958, in Pine Bluff, AR to George and Geniva ...

Norma Jean Whitledge, age 89, of Fort Smith, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1937, in Fort Smith to Frank and Mable (Kissinger) Pigg. Norma married Rever...

Brenda Sullivan Teague, 78, of Muskogee, OK, formerly of Arkoma, OK, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1947, to the late Walter E. Sullivan, Sr. and Lahoma McConnell...

With an aching heart, we share the news that Jane Routh Lee Hartfield, 80, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on May 28, 2026, after a brief illness. She was a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, ...

Vera Mae Gibson, 94, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. She was born October 6th, 1931 in Benson, LA to Arlington and Elma (Oliver) Hughes. Vera married Odes E. Gibson in 1950 ...

Herman Earl Luper, 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born October 1, 1942 in Fayetteville to the late Thord and Melba (Cassat) Luper. He was a Certified Public Accounta...

Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Levings, age 72, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away May 26, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1954, to Joe and Norma (Hoover) Burns in Fort Smith. Peggy married James Levings on Jun...

Jose Raul Hernandez Cruz, 40, of Fort Smith, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1985, in Mexico. Raul, as he was known to his family and friends, was a construction worker...

Darrell M. Hayes, I, 87, of Barling, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on May 22nd, 2026. He was born November 9th, 1938, in Paragould, Arkansas. Darrell was retired from local 29 Pipefitters Union. ...

Ella Joan Chapman, passed away May 25, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born February 4, 1934, in Sugar Grove, AR to Bruce Taylor and Ella (Moore) Taylor. Joan was an avid bridge player for most of h...

Gertrude Janice (Smith) Larimore of Fort Smith, AR was born on July 13th, 1937 in Panola, OK to Otto and Edith Smith. She died on May 23rd, 2026 in Fort Smith at the age of 88. She was preceded in de...

Lottie Faye Mathis Hudson Saucier, 90, of Barling, AR, passed away May 20, 2026. She was born March 24, 1936 in Pocahontas, TN to Wyly Franklin Mathis and Margaret Elizabeth (Wilbanks) Mathis. Faye ...

Larry Eddins, 80, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1946, to the late Charles Eddins and Mary Hodges Eddins. Larry proudly served in the Army National Guar...

Samuel Alexander Johnson, age 22, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on May 16, 2026. Sam was born on May 19, 2003, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Kip Johnson and Carrie Johnson. He grew up in Fort Smith...

Michael Ben Whitson, Sr. passed on May 10, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 2, 1950, Michael was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and his final resting place will be Fort Smith National Ceme...

Barbara Ann Milor passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Barbara was born on May 18, 1945, and was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Venoma Marie Foster, 94, of Fort Smith, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 18, 1931, in Roseville, Venoma lived a life marked by faith, kindn...

Glenn Harry "Bud" Porter Jr., “old enough to have a 26-year old”, joined Scotty in heaven on May 14, 2026. Bud was born to his parents, Glenn Harry and Velma Farquar Porter in Houston, TX. The family ...

Roger Yates passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 75; born March 20, 1951, in Marshall, AR to Joseph Yates and Marie (Baker) Yates. Roger was retired from Bekaert Manufacturing, and he was an Army Ve...

Robert Lee Connor, age 89, passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1936, and lived a life defined by dedication, service, and love for his family. Robert proudly served his country i...

Mary Lee Kulin was born in Fort Smith, the daughter of Lee and Hattie (Stallings) Bass, and passed away at Methodist Village Senior Living, Fort Smith, AR, on May 9, 2026, at the age of 103. Mary Le...

Billie C. Tedder, 89, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1937, in Porum, OK to the late Billy Ramsey and Bessie Parris Ramsey. Billie worked at the Wort...

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Don Castleberry Sr. Sunrise: May 1, 1951 Sunset: May 9, 2026 Jimmy Don Castleberry Sr. entered this world on May 1, 1951, born to the loving union of Sam Houston Castleber...

Della McCarley, 97, of Van Buren, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1929, in Clarksville, AR to the late Wilburn Towe and Mamie Farris Towe. Della was a homemaker and a m...

Anthony (Tony) Mathews, 79, of Bonanza Arkansas passed from this life May 7th, 2026. He was born to William Oliver Mathews and Lila Fay Wilson on October 12,1946 in Paris Arkansas. He had two sibling...

James “Jim” A. Etter Jr., 85, of Fort Smith, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born in Fort Smith on September 16, 1940, to Grace and James A. Etter Sr. Jim served 28 years in the United States Navy ...

Fort Smith - Jim Spears passed away with his family at his side on May 5, 2026. He was born March 5, 1946, in Fayetteville. He graduated from Northside High School (1964) and earned his juris doctor...

Michael Lavon Barker was born October 22, 1957 to the union of Lewis and Bennie Mae Barker in Fort Smith. He received his formal education in the Fort Smith Public Schools and later matriculated to La...

Lisa Carol Davenport, 66, of Fort Smith, AR passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born on April 26, 1960, in Little Rock, AR to the late Dr. Leo Davenport and June Huston Davenport. She was a g...

Barbara L. Westmoreland, 75 of Fort Smith, went to be with Jesus and her mama on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1950. She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Joe an...

George Franklin McAlister (92) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of Christian service, scholarship, music, mentorship, and...

Pamela Jeanne Roberson Sloat, 72, of Huntington, AR, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while prayer, scripture and beloved hymns filled the room. Born J...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Roy Strange, who left us on April 23, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on February 10, 1937, in Arlington, Washington, Robert lived ...

Steven Howard Huey, 66, of Fort Smith, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1959, in Little Rock, AR to the late William E. Huey, Jr. and Flocine Coble Huey. Over the years S...

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Sorrells, 93½, passed away on April 19, 2026, after a long and full life. The “½” mattered to him—he believed every moment counted. Gene was born on June 5, 1932, in Ardmore, Okla...

Burl Thomas House, affectionately known as Tom, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on June 20, 1934, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Tom was a man of quiet strength,...

Glenn Edward Thompson, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 19, 2026. He was born November 21, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas to Arby and Elizabeth Thompson. Glenn graduated from Fort Smi...

Darlene Joan Radek Durham, 84 of Fort Smith, passed peacefully in her home into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born April 8, 1942 in Tacoma, WA to t...

Lloyd Gary Davis (78) was born in Sedalia, Missouri, to Charles and Dorothy Davis. His father, Charles, had recently returned from service in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. The fami...

Robert Lewis Miller made his initial Tee Time in Heaven, April 12, 2026. Born December 23, 1946 to Robert and Neita Miller in Little Rock, AR. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Northside High School and th...

Claranna (Estep) Morton, 80 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away April 10, 2026. Born September 25, 1945, she was a wife, mother, and homemaker, and a member of Cavanaugh Freewill Baptist Church. She ...

Helena Nellie Opitz Brewer (Helen) was born May 23, 1926, in Lookeba, Oklahoma to Paul and Lina Opitz. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on November 10, 1940, in Hinton, Oklahoma at St. John’s...

Alice Irene Whatley, a beloved mother, grandmother cherished friend, and animal activist passed away on April 9, 2026. Alice was born on January 1, 1953 in Elizabeth,NJ and was currently residing in A...

Evelyn Jewel Newsom passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on October 20, 1938 in Fresno, California to Hazel and Lonnie Petree. Judy is preceded in death by her parents and brot...

Austin Slade McAllister was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on November 17, 1982 to his beloved parents, Tom and Sharon McAllister. He left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on April 8, 2026. Our...

Sherry Newlon passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born May 13, 1950 in Paris, AR to Harold Arnold and Neta (Mileham) Arnold. Sherry graduated from Charleston High School, and rece...

Billy Don Bynum, age 84, of Fort Smith passed away on Resurrection Day, April 5, 2026. Billy was born in Magazine, AR, on March 11, 1942 to Wesley Holland (W.H.) Bynum and Cloria Corley Bynum. He was ...

Donald Wayne Rea recently passed in the home he shared with his sweetheart and best friend, Mary Kathleen McLane Rea. They were married on January 24, 1964, in Hutchinson County. Don was born in Borge...