Fort Smith, AR Obituaries

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, born on October 17, 1937, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas. A visitation will be held at Edwards Funeral Home, loca...

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 ...

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...

Dorothy Elam Angelo, 88, of Barling, AR, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Chickasha, OK to the late Carl Elam and Josephine Morris Elam. Dorothy retired from ...

Catherine Harris, 73, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1952, in Cherry Valley, AR to the late Luther Willet and Gladyes Box Willet. Catherin...

Mary Kray, born on October 25, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary is survived by her husband, Richard Kray; daughter, Jodi Dalin; sons, Gary Kray, S...

Donna Jean Barnes, born on October 10, 1951, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Donna was a cherished resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas, where she spent her li...

John Thomas Greer, III, 89, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1936, to John Thomas Greer, II and Angie Thomasson Greer of Ozark, AR. John retired fro...

Thelma Wray Jones, 95, of Fayetteville, AR, formerly of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1930, to the late Alva W. Mitchael and Atha Corley Mit...

Dale Gordon "Camel" Westfall, 82, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on November 21, 2025. Born on May 21, 1943, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Dale lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to his fam...

Michael George Conley, 64, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1961, in Amarillo, TX. Mike, as he was known to his family and friends, was a welder b...

Pamela Sue Thrailkill (Lively) 73 of Fort Smith Arkansas passed from this life on November 15th, 2025. She was born to Evelyn Lively (Estep) and Samuel Lively on July 10th, 1952, in Lo...

Gina Alber 54, passed away on November 13, 2025 in Fort Smith. She was born December 20, 1970 in Gravette, AR to Ray Gene Choate and Irene (Peacock) Choate. Gina was a heavy equipment operator for a ...

Clora Nell Hayes, aged 93, of Fort Smith, passed away on November 14, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1932 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Herman and Nora Wade. Nell was a loving wife and dedicat...

Marian Elizabeth Seaton, 67, of Fort Smith, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1957, in Athens, GA to the late Elvis Beaty and Marie Ridling Beaty. She was a hom...

Twyna McDaniel, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born April 2, 1941 in Coaldale, AR, to Houston Pate Ritter and Wilhelmina (Bealer) Ritter. Twyna retired from Whirlpool, an...

Donald Raymond “Donnie” Lewison, Jr., 61, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1964, in Fort Smith to Donald Raymond Lewison, Sr. and Jo Anne Procto...

Earl B. Palmer, Jr., 71, of Fort Smith, passed away on November 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 12, 1954, in Tulsa, OK to the late Earl B. Palmer, Sr. and Elsie Clyma Palmer. Earl was ...

Joyce Alene Newton, 84 of Pocola passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Fort Smith. She was born August 8, 1941, in Fort Smith to the late Richard Thomas and Sybil Lorene Harris. She was a member ...

Leah Evelyn Richmond Schaefer died at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born April 6, 1934 in Witcherville, Arkansas, to Arra Ava (Cross) and Edgar Herman “Bill” Richmond. ...

Jack Prado, 75, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1950, in Fort Smith to the late Chris A. Prado and Melba Mooneyham Prado. Jack was a retired truc...

Wayne Roberts was born November 13, 1939, in Winnebago, Nebraska, to Rosa (Wenger) Roberts and Edward Roberts. He passed from this life to the next on November 6, 2025. After proudly serving in the Un...