Mae Clem, 92, of Charleston passed away June 13, 2019 in Charleston. She was born in Branch, Arkansas October 16, 1926 to the late Roland and Ethel Howard and was married to the late Charles Clem, Sr. on March 18, 1944. Except for a few years in California Mae and Charles made Charleston their home since 1952. Mae was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Twila Jean, brother and sister in law Leeman...

Joe Wall, 71 of Branch, Arkansas, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Fort Smith.  He was born July 2, 1947 in Pike City, Arkansas the son of the late William and Cora (Doles) Wall.  Joe was a former Auto Technician, an Endowment Member of the N.R.A. , a lifetime member of Law Enforcement Alliance of American, American Legions Sargent of Arms,  an  Army Veteran and of the First Free Will Baptist Faith.  Survivors include his wife Wilma, brother; David...

Betty Ann (Barnett) Beck passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her brother’s home in Carlsbad, NM.   Betty was born April 10, 1933 to Wayne Watson and Lina Emma (Cannon) Barnett near Branch, Arkansas.   Soon after her birth Wayne moved his family to a location on Shaver road just West of Paris, Arkansas.  The rock house Wayne built on Shaver Road was Betty’s home until August, 2017 at which time she moved to her brother’s home in Carlsbad, NM. ...

Terry Lee Rodebush, 68, of Charleston, Arkansas, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Charleston.  He was born September 16, 1950 in Charleston, Arkansas the son of the late Archie and Ruby (Wisdom) Rodebush.  He was a former auto Parts Salesman.  He was preceded in death by one sister; Treva Roberts, brothers; L.C. Rodebush and Max Rodebush.  Survivors include; Nieces, Jessica Kaler and husband Matthew, Shauna Looper and Sharon Jones; Nephews, Tommy Roberts...

Lee Roy Booker, 76, of Charleston, Arkansas entered into rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in his home.  He was born February 10, 1943 in Charleston, Arkansas to the late Troy and Sybil (King) Booker.  He was a member of the Army National Guard Reserve, a Fort Smith Fire Fighter for 33 years and enjoyed fishing and golfing and was of the Methodist faith.  He was preceded in death by Step father Garman King, sister; Norma King.  Survivors include his loving wife Billie June...

Hubert Neal Brown, 89, of Lavaca passed away May 20, 2019 in Paris, AR.  He was born March 25, 1930 on Mill Creek Mountain North of Charleston to the late Joe and Eartra (Stubblefield) Brown. He was of the Methodist faith and a 32nd Degree Mason. Neal was part owner of Brown Brothers Service Station and Brown Brothers Trucking in Lavaca; he also enjoyed working in the yard. Graveside service will be held 10AM Thursday May 23, 2019 at Lavaca City Cemetery, under the direction of Smith...

Robert Waldron, 76, of Branch, Arkansas passed away May 12, 2019.  He was born February 4, 1943, in Paris, Arkansas. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan, a proud 1962 graduate and former employee of County Line School, and a member of First Baptist Church Branch.  Robert was also very proud to have worked as a brick mason for 20 years for Ethan Beason Masonry. The greatest joys of his life were his children and being “Pa” to his grandchildren and great...

Hoyt Repass, Jr, 71, of Hartford passed away April 30th surrounded by family in Fort Smith. He was born March 10, 1948 to the late Hoyt Sr and Roy Edna Repass. He was a self-employed homebuilder and left his legacy in the many homes he has built in this area. Hoyt was also an avid outdoorsman who spent his free time fishing, hunting and visiting with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Leona Williams of Hartford and Jackie Brazil of Fort Smith. Hoyt...

Mavis Irene Flanagan, 94, of Charleston passed away April 27, 2019.  She was born March 31, 1925, at to the late Wallace and Carrie Imogene (Simpson) Terry. She was a member of First Baptist Church Charleston. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Watson W. Flanagan, one daughter Patricia “Patty” Ann Flanagan. Funeral service will be held 2PM Thursday May 2, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Charleston with burial to follow at...

Edward Pearson Jr., 75, of  Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Lavaca, Arkansas, entered into rest on April 16, 2019 in Van Buren, Arkansas.  He was born May 9, 1943 Jonesboro, Arkansas the son of the late Edward Sr. and Beatrice (Alexander) Pearson.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marietta.  Survivors include daughter and son in law, Terri and Danny Crabtree of Lavaca; son Breck Pearson and daughter in law Michelle of Lavaca; sister, Amanda DeLashmit of Lavaca,...