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

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Betty ColquittFort Smith, ARBetty Colquitt, 87, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on August 18, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on August 26, 1936...Betty Colquitt, 87, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on August 18, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on August 26, 1936 in Whitefield, Oklahoma to Woodrow and Lorene (Hunsucker) Person. ...Ocker-Putman Funeral Home
Sydney DunsonAge 80Tulsa, OKShe is survived by her children-Kriss McLain, Tobin Dunson, Aaron Dunson, sister-Janie Sturgeon, 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Memorial Service will be at 11:00...She is survived by her children-Kriss McLain, Tobin Dunson, Aaron Dunson, sister-Janie Sturgeon, 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on 8/23/2024 at All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa.
Melvin HaddockAge 73Van Buren, ARSMSgt Melvin Robb “Robbie” Haddock, 73, of Van Buren passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Melvin was retired from the Air Force - Arkansas...SMSgt Melvin Robb “Robbie” Haddock, 73, of Van Buren passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Melvin was retired from the Air Force - Arkansas National Guard U.S. where he proudly served for thirty-five years....Ocker Funeral Home
Iva TweedyAge 97Mulberry, ARIva Mae Tweedy, 97, of Mulberry, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was a member of Oak Bower Church in Mulberry,...Iva Mae Tweedy, 97, of Mulberry, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was a member of Oak Bower Church in Mulberry, and a retired poultry and cattle farmer. Iva loved the...Ocker Funeral Home of Alma

Monday, August 19, 2024

Don Ed ShafferAge 68Ozark, ARDon Ed Shaffer, 68, of Ozark, Arkansas, died Saturday August 17, 2024 in Ozark. He was born June 16, 1956 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to...Don Ed Shaffer, 68, of Ozark, Arkansas, died Saturday August 17, 2024 in Ozark. He was born June 16, 1956 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Gus Joe Shaffer and DeEsta Rose Pillstrom Shaffer. He was...

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Norma ToothakerAge 92Alma, ARNorma Jean Toothaker, 92, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Norma was born August 6, 1932 in Rudy, Arkansas...Norma Jean Toothaker, 92, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Norma was born August 6, 1932 in Rudy, Arkansas to the late Marvin Edward and Iuva Pauline (Wofford) Graham....Ocker Funeral Home of Alma

Friday, August 16, 2024

Lois ElmoreAge 76Greenwood, ARLois Elmore, 76, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was a teacher’s aid specifically for handicapped students in the Greenwood...Lois Elmore, 76, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was a teacher’s aid specifically for handicapped students in the Greenwood School District and attended Huntington Community Church. She is...McConnell Funeral Home
Sue FrizzellAge 76Fort Smith, ARSue Ann Hamiter Frizzell was born on November 18, 1947, in Watseka, Illinois, to Henry Conley Hamiter, originally of Cove, Arkansas, and from Matador, Texas,...Sue Ann Hamiter Frizzell was born on November 18, 1947, in Watseka, Illinois, to Henry Conley Hamiter, originally of Cove, Arkansas, and from Matador, Texas, and Frances Rose Krabel Hamiter, originally of Woodland, Illinois. They...Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services
Donald L. MartinAge 79Donald L. Martin, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 14th at Baptist Health in Ft. Smith.Don as many people referred to him had suffered a...Donald L. Martin, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 14th at Baptist Health in Ft. Smith.Don as many people referred to him had suffered a long illness and had been in Hospice care.Don was born...Edwards Funeral Home
Marie Lynn (Riley) PoarchAge 57Ft. Smith, ARMarie Lynn (Riley) Poarch, of Ft. Smith, AR, overcame her battle with cancer and entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2024. She was born...Marie Lynn (Riley) Poarch, of Ft. Smith, AR, overcame her battle with cancer and entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2024. She was born August 16, 1966 in Garland, Texas to Harold Macklin Riley...Edwards Funeral Home
Evelyn SalleeAge 91Van Buren, AREvelyn Faye Sallee, 91, of Van Buren went to be with the Lord Friday August 16, 2024. She was born November 28, 1932 in Ozark,...Evelyn Faye Sallee, 91, of Van Buren went to be with the Lord Friday August 16, 2024. She was born November 28, 1932 in Ozark, AR to the late Evert and Rose Hardcastle (Abercrombie). Evelyn...Ocker Funeral Home Van Buren

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Irene Gillespie HaydenAge 81Rudy, ARIrene Gillespie Hayden, age 81, of Rudy, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Van Buren, Arkansas. She was born March 5, 1943 in...Irene Gillespie Hayden, age 81, of Rudy, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Van Buren, Arkansas. She was born March 5, 1943 in Jethro, Arkansas to Henry Alvin Gillespie and Emma Katherine Long...

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Bob BrooksAge 84Fort Smith, ARRobert “Bob” Rowe Brooks, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on August 13th, 2024.Bob was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on...Robert “Bob” Rowe Brooks, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on August 13th, 2024.Bob was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on November 9th, 1939. He attended Fort Smith High School and...Edwards Funeral Home

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Stanley Ray CowanAge 66Fort Smith, ArStanley Ray Cowan, 66 of Fort Smith, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Stan was born February 8, 1958,...Stanley Ray Cowan, 66 of Fort Smith, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Stan was born February 8, 1958, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. The son of Rayburn and Flossie...
Mary K. HensonAge 97Fort Smith, ARMary K. Henson departed this life and into the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born September...Mary K. Henson departed this life and into the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born September 6, 1926 in McLean, Texas to Will and Ada Woodward....Edwards Funeral Home
Dowell MellonAge 82Van Buren, ARDowell “Gene” Mellon, 82, of Van Buren, AR passed away Monday August 12, 2024. Gene was born April 12, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan to the...Dowell “Gene” Mellon, 82, of Van Buren, AR passed away Monday August 12, 2024. Gene was born April 12, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Corylell and Jeanne (Shaw)Mellon. Gene was a member of...Ocker Funeral Home
Jerome P. MeyersAge 95Fort Smith, ARJerome P. Meyers, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born on Feb. 19, 2029 in Morrison Bluff, AR to the...Jerome P. Meyers, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born on Feb. 19, 2029 in Morrison Bluff, AR to the late John and Mary Meyers. Jerome...Edwards Funeral Home
Mark David PogueAge 64Fort Smith, ARWith heavy hearts we announce the passing of our little brother, Mark David Pogue. Mark, 64, departed earth on August 10, 2024 in Fort...With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our little brother, Mark David Pogue. Mark, 64, departed earth on August 10, 2024 in Fort Smith. Mark was born December 15, 1959 in Fort...Edwards Funeral Home
Lucille PulliamAge 89Fort Smith, ARLucille Arvilla Pulliam (Barber), aged 89, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on July 18, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, Lucille...Lucille Arvilla Pulliam (Barber), aged 89, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on July 18, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, Lucille spent her early education in Coffeyville Kansas Public Schools and...Edwards Funeral Home
Betty Lou TerrellAge 97Van Buren, ARBetty Lou Terrell, 97, of Van Buren, AR passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2024 in Ft. Smith. Betty was born in Hamilton, Illinois...Betty Lou Terrell, 97, of Van Buren, AR passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2024 in Ft. Smith. Betty was born in Hamilton, Illinois on January 17, 1927 to the late James and Harriet...Ocker Funeral Home Van Buren

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What is the record high temperature in Fort Smith Arkansas? ›

Fort SmithIn Fort Smith, temperature records go back to the 1880s. The record there is 115 degrees, a mark that was set in 2011. It also hit 113 twice in 2011 and then also back in 1936. The warmest nights were in the mid-80s, both in 2011 and the 1930s.

When was the last hanging in Fort Smith Arkansas? ›

From 1873 until 1896, the federal court conducted executions on the grounds of the courthouse. The gallows scaffold was located against the southeast corner of the wall that surrounded the old fort. From 1873 through 1896, eighty-six men were executed on the gallows at Fort Smith.

What happened to Fort Smith Arkansas? ›

The city of Fort Smith began to prosper and grow. After the Civil War (1861-65) the military permanently closed the little-needed fort in 1871. In the Civil War the fort saw little action, but it was a major supply post for both sides. In April 1861 the US Army abandoned the fort to Arkansas state troops.

Who was the River Valley Killer in Fort Smith Arkansas? ›

Charles Ray Vines was notoriously branded the River Valley Killer in the 1990s. Where is he now? What Saved the River Valley Killer's First Victim? In the 1990s in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Charles Ray Vines lived a double life.

Is Fort Smith Arkansas a military town? ›

The Continuation of a Strong Military Presence

Fort Chaffee is not the only location in Fort Smith that holds a military presence. The Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base operates on property near the Fort Smith Regional Airport.

What war was Fort Smith in? ›

The Battle of Fort Smith was fought on July 31, 1864 in Sebastian County, Arkansas during the American Civil War.

Why live in Fort Smith Arkansas? ›

Living in Fort Smith offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Smith there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fort Smith and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fort Smith are highly rated.

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