Fort Smith, AR Obituaries

William Scotty Jones, 80, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died peacefully on September 15, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born on February 3, 1946, in Fort Smith, Arkansas,...

Stacy Nix passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 72, born November 14, 1953, and was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Robert Anthony Sell, Jr., affectionately known as Bob, was born in Germany in 1946, the oldest son of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Sell and Edith Legler Sell. He grew up alongside his two siblings, Jim a...

Steven Ray Wright passed on August 25, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on March 8, 1979 in Oklahoma City to Dennis Ray Wright, Jr. and Vicki Lynn Lovell Wright. Steven was a resident of Fort Smith...

Carl Mailand passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on June 21, 1937, Carl was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Sally Louise Haney passed on September 8, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born May 8, 1952 to Robert and Hulda Nepsund McKee in San Fernando, California. Sally is preceded in death by her parents and...

Dan was born November 20, 1943, to Carl and Dorothy Cathey in Wichita, Kansas. He was the fourth child and the baby of the family. At 17 years old, Dan met the love of his life, Janet Lou Fry, who wa...

Sharlotte Lynn Mathews, of Fort Smith, passed on September 5, 2026, at the age of 54. She was born on July 21, 1972, in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jerry Mathews and Ethel Keffer. Sharlotte is preceded in dea...

Kham Syharath, age 70, passed on September 8, 2026. She was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas. A Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 22 N 13th St, Fort Smith, AR 72...

Archie Duane Goins, 68, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, after a long illness. Archie was born to Irene and Archie Goins on October 22, 1957 at Clark Air Base, the ...

Russell Wayne Haver, age 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed into his Savior’s arms on September 6th, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1942, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles David and Onis ...

Rodney Neal Fox, 75, of The Villages, Florida, passed from this life into the presence of Jesus August 22, 2026. Rodney was born in Fort Smith to parents Bobby Neal and Patsy Carrol Fox on October 7,...

Lloyd Eugene Vaughn, 72, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on September 1, 2026. He was born February 14, 1954, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to the late Robert Lloyd Vaughn and Mary Jean Jeffery. Lloyd ...

Rene Helen Lang, age 58, of Havana, Arkansas passed on September 2, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1968 in El Paso, Texas to Gary and Heide Lang. Rene is preceded in death by her parents. She is sur...

Ronald Jerome Medley, 76, of Fort Smith, passed away on September 1, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1950, in Fort Smith to Malcolm Medley and Eunice Troutt Medley. Ron hated his middle name, but we're...

Willa Bess McClain (Bea) Ashcraft died September 1, 2026, in Fort Smith. Bea was born on February 13, 1928, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Bessie Baker McClain and William Richard McClain. She grew up in Ma...

Eugene Manus, 69, of Fort Smith, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bernard Manus and Marion Weiner Manus. Gene, as he was known to...

Sherry Wilson, 79, of Fort Smith, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Robert C. Gordon, Jr. and Peggy Martin Gordon. Sherry w...

Sue Forbis, 83, passed away August 25, 2026 in Fort Smith. She was born June 10, 1943 in Fort Smith to Ray Wentz and Mona (Ludwick) Wentz. She graduated from Northside High School in 1961. She was ...

Ralph Freeman Jr. 66, passed away August 17, 2026 in Fort Smith. He was born December 16, 1959 in Fort Smith to Ralph Freeman Sr. and Arlie Mae (Case) Freeman. He retired as an Auditor for the State ...

Dennis Allen Jackson, age 67 of Arkoma, Oklahoma, passed away on August 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 22, 1959, in Los Angeles, California to Leon Sr. and Bobbie Barnes Jackson. Dennis ...

Kathleen Ann Dickey, 84 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord on August 23, 2026. Knowing she is a child of God and surrounded by family, she peacefully entered the gates of heaven. Kathy...

Ruth Greigory Davis passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born January 22, 1931 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Lewis Calvin and Ruby Minor Greigory. She was preceded in death by her h...

Matthew Daniel Charles Funk, 39, of Arkoma, Oklahoma, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Matthew was born on January 8, 1987, and was raised in South Carolina before moving to Ar...

Edith Jean Smith, age 87, of Moffett, Oklahoma, passed away on August 21, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Parks, Arkansas to William and Gladys Thompkins. Edith was preceded in death by her ...

Paula Lesley, 57, passed away August 21, 2026, in Fort Smith. She was born January 7, 1969, in Fort Smith to Paul Edward Perrin and Betty Jane ( Kuykendall) Perrin. Paula was a Registered Nurse, and...

Betty Jo Garrison, age 86 went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2026, in a way she could have only prayed for - surrounded by her greatest joys, her 3 children and the love of her life. Betty was bor...

Clem Patrick Egleston, 80 yrs old, of Ft. Smith, AR, left this world peacefully surrounded by the love of family on August 13, 2026. Clem leaves behind a legacy of deep love, laughter, and kindness. C...

Joseph “Joe” Arthur Griffin, 71, of Lavaca, passed away peacefully at his home on August 12, 2026, with his loving daughter by his side. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra “Debbie” G...

On August 8, 2026, Alan Roberto Infante of Fort Smith, AR passed away at the age of 26 years. Born on January 8, 2000, to Roberto and Liliana Infante, Alan grew up in Fort Smith, AR and attended Immac...

Phyllis Jane “Janie” Childers passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 73, following a courageous 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Janie loved life, and she loved people. Active and outgo...

Andrea Arleta King Alvarado passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1972 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Kenneth W. King and Diane (Polk) King. She was 53 years old. She was preceded in ...

Rebecca Leigh Payne Johnson, 67, of Fort Smith, passed away August 6, 2026, in Fort Smith, where she was born and raised. Becky was born August 9, 1958, to Roy D. and Patsy Payne, she graduated from N...

Timothy Ross Smith, 72, of Fort Smith fell asleep and woke in God's heaven, sheltered safe within the arms of God on August 4, 2026. Born and raised in Fort Smith, he was the son of the late Ralph "Bu...

On August 2, 2026, Jim Edwards began his eternal journey, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew him. Deeply admired by family, friends, and hi...

Olive Lee Stephens, 77, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on July 31, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1948, in Blue Mountain, Arkansas, to John Buford Marshall and Ophia Alla Loyd Marshall. Oliv...

Cecil Dale Riddle, 95, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2026. A visitation is scheduled for Monday August 3, 2026, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is 5 – 7 ...

Dr. Sandi Sanders, 82, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on October 17, 1943 in Bonham, Texas, Sandi lived an accomplished, elegant and remarkable life dedicated t...

Bobby Collins, age 84, of New Blaine, Arkansas, passed on July 28, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1942, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bobby loved fishing and spending time outdoors. Some of his happiest ...

Christopher Ross Price went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 27, 2026, at the age 34. He was a loving son and brother. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his father. He is survived by his fat...

Paul Gregory Sears, age 69, of Roland, Oklahoma passed away on July 24, 2026, in Fort Smith. He was born December 14, 1956, in Long Beach, California to Leo and Elaine Sears. Paul married Joyce Batem...

Janet C. Richardson, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on July 24, 2026, while in hospice care in her hometown of Van Buren, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she ascended to her ...

Betty Louise (Womack) Pickens Obojkovits, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in London, Arkansas. Born on June 1, 1939, in Heavener, Oklahoma, to the late Ernest and Johnnie Wom...

Gloria Sue (Samuel) Law, 86, of Bixby, OK, formerly Fort Smith, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Porta Caeli House in Tulsa, OK. Born on January 16, 1940 to W.R. “Bill” and Blanche Marie (Allr...

Paul Robert Lemieux, 93, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away Monday, July 19, 2026, at his home. He was born January 24, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Armand and Yvonne...

Marilyn Kaelin, 90 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1936, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Chester and Mary Logan. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic ...

Edward Dean Ingle, born May 16, 1940, and passed away July 18, 2026 in Van Buren. He was married 66 years to Mona Maye Dobson Ingle. He is survived by one sister, Linda Barnhill of Van Buren; four c...

Stanley Kent White, 72, of Fort Smith, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1953, in California to the late Billy Joe White and Frances Rainwater White. Stanley was a hairdres...

Peggy Jeffrey Hinds-Baker, 92, of Fort Smith, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1934, in Newport, AR to the late William Donald Jeffrey and Willie Mae Jeffrey. Peggy r...

Danza Michelle Humphrey, 57, of Huntington, AR, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1968, in Fort Smith, AR, to Johnny Clayton Cole and Diana Brown Cole. Danza was a talented art...