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Obituaries in Fort Smith, AR | Times Record (2024)

Friday, January 12, 2024

Louise S. BowlinAge 90Fort Smith, ARLouise was born to Freddie Everett and Bessie Maybell Sivage in Hartman, Arkansas on April 17, 1933 and passed away January 10, 2024 in Fort...Louise was born to Freddie Everett and Bessie Maybell Sivage in Hartman, Arkansas on April 17, 1933 and passed away January 10, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was retired from Whirlpool where she was...Edwards Funeral Home

Raymond Floyd Grimes, “Ray”Age 79Fort Smith, ARRaymond Floyd Grimes, “Ray,” 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 10, 2024, in Fort Smith, AR, in his home surrounded by his...Raymond Floyd Grimes, “Ray,” 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 10, 2024, in Fort Smith, AR, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14,1944, to Elmer and...Edwards Funeral Home

Thursday, January 11, 2024

James William WhiteAge 64Fayetteville, ARJames William White of Fayetteville, AR passed away on January 8th, 2024 with his mother Billie, youngest brother Aaron and wife Shannon by his side....James William White of Fayetteville, AR passed away on January 8th, 2024 with his mother Billie, youngest brother Aaron and wife Shannon by his side. James was born as James William on November 20, 1959...Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Fayetteville

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Jimmie Glen MillerJimmie Glen Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, blessed in the...Jimmie Glen Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, blessed in the promise of eternal life. Jimmie was born and raised in...Edwards Funeral Home

Lucille SpesertAge 76Lucille Spesert, 76, of Benton, passed away on Monday January 8, 2024 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia. She was born April 23, 1947...Lucille Spesert, 76, of Benton, passed away on Monday January 8, 2024 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia. She was born April 23, 1947 in Charleston, Arkansas to CJ and Irma Inklebarger.She is survived...Edwards Funeral Home

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

Mary Beth AutryAge 88Van Buren, ARMary Beth Autry of Van Buren, Arkansas was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas June 5, 1935 to Guy and Stella Spann. She graduated from...Mary Beth Autry of Van Buren, Arkansas was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas June 5, 1935 to Guy and Stella Spann. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1953 and was a...Ocker Funeral Home Van Buren

Marsha Pinkerton HuhnAge 76Fayettville, ARMrs. Marsha L. Pinkerton Huhn, 76, of Van Buren, AR died Sunday, January 7 in a Fayetteville hospital. She was a craft connoisseur, hard-worker, lover...Mrs. Marsha L. Pinkerton Huhn, 76, of Van Buren, AR died Sunday, January 7 in a Fayetteville hospital. She was a craft connoisseur, hard-worker, lover and advocate of all animals, a loved sister, mother, "Mae"...

Monday, January 08, 2024

Mark HaynesAge 57Fort Smith, ARMark Allan Haynes, 57, of Fort Smith, AR entered into rest on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Fort Smith, AR. He was born on April...Mark Allan Haynes, 57, of Fort Smith, AR entered into rest on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Fort Smith, AR. He was born on April 30, 1966, in Fort Smith, AR. to Ronald and Marilyn...Lewis Funeral Chapel

Cleta Mae TerrellAge 85Greenwood, ARCleta Mae (Jameson) Terrell died at home in Hackett, Arkansas on January 6, 2024. She was born on Friday, October 21, 1938 to Clyde and...Cleta Mae (Jameson) Terrell died at home in Hackett, Arkansas on January 6, 2024. She was born on Friday, October 21, 1938 to Clyde and Edith (Van Cleave) Jameson at home in Fort Smith. She...McConnell Funeral Home

Saturday, January 06, 2024

John Oliver FergusonAge 91Alma, ARJohn Oliver Ferguson, 91, of Alma, Arkansas passed away January 5, 2024. Born February 20, 1932 to Harley and Freeda Ferguson, he was raised in...John Oliver Ferguson, 91, of Alma, Arkansas passed away January 5, 2024. Born February 20, 1932 to Harley and Freeda Ferguson, he was raised in the community of Harvey, Arkansas. He and his brothers Boise...Ocker Funeral Home of Alma

Thursday, January 04, 2024

James Richard MyersAge 29Rochester, NYJames Richard Myers, 29, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on November 16, 1994, passed away on December 2, 2023, in Rochester, New York. James...James Richard Myers, 29, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on November 16, 1994, passed away on December 2, 2023, in Rochester, New York. James was a graduate of Southside High School and completed three...Ocker Funeral Home Van Buren

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Barbara Ann BaileyAge 90Hackett, ARBarbara Ann Bailey, 90, passed away on December 31, 2023 in Hackett, AR surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 10,1933, in Fort...Barbara Ann Bailey, 90, passed away on December 31, 2023 in Hackett, AR surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 10,1933, in Fort Smith, AR to the late George and Mildred Orbaugh Nordin....Edwards Funeral Home

Joyce GayAge 88Van Buren, ARJoyce King Gay of Van Buren, Arkansas was born May 5, 1935 in Steprock, Arkansas to Paul and Blanche (Sims) King. She walked into...Joyce King Gay of Van Buren, Arkansas was born May 5, 1935 in Steprock, Arkansas to Paul and Blanche (Sims) King. She walked into the arms of Jesus on December 31, 2023. She...Ocker Funeral Home Van Buren

Johnny Lee HartsfieldAge 78Hot Springs Village, ARJohnny Lee Hartsfield, 78, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2023.John was born in Fort Smith, AR...Johnny Lee Hartsfield, 78, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2023.John was born in Fort Smith, AR on April 23, 1945. He lived a full and vibrant...

Ronald O. Lairamore, Sr.Age 76Hinesville, GARetired 1st SGT, Ronald O. Lairamore, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Charleston,...Retired 1st SGT, Ronald O. Lairamore, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Charleston, AR and lived in Hinesville the past 40 years. He...

Harold McKownVan Buren, ARHarold William McKown, 84, of Van Buren, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 at his home. He was born...Harold William McKown, 84, of Van Buren, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 at his home. He was born Jan. 14, 1939 in Fort Smith to the late Joe...Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home

Margie RyanFuneral Service for Margie Ruth (Jordan) Ryan, 92, of Muldrow, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Eastside Freewill Baptist...Funeral Service for Margie Ruth (Jordan) Ryan, 92, of Muldrow, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Redland Cemetery...Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

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