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,...

Gladys Thornton, 85, of Cecil, AR, passed away April 14, 2019 in Roland, Oklahoma.  She was born September 7, 1933 to the late Sam and Mattie (Haze) Mantooth.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Roy Thornton; one granddaughter Deborah Hildebrand; two step sons Boyd and Floyd Harris. Funeral service will be held 2 PM Thursday April 18, at Smith Mortuary Chapel, with burial to follow at Lowes Creek Cemetery under the direction of Smith Mortuary Charleston.  Rev....

Darren "Woody" Albritton, 53, of Sugarloaf Lake passed away April 3, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  He was born May 21, 1965.  A private family held memorial service will be held at a later date.  Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas.

Susan Bales Hollaway,86, of Ratcliff, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in her home.  She was born November 18, 1932 in Perkins, Oklahoma the daughter of the late Bluford and Margaret Webster.  Susan was a former supervisor for Trane and a member of Northside Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by one daughter Judy McKay.  Survivors include her husband Marion of the home; four daughters, Cherry Bales of Fort Smith; Teresa Vining of Garfield,...

Phillip Edward McKamie, 71, of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in his home.  He was born June 15, 1947 in Charleston, Arkansas; the son of the late, Oswald and Vestal McKamie.  Phillip was a former truck driver,   worked at Bloomer Chicken Plant for many years, an Army  Vietnam Veteran and a member of Northside Baptist. Phillip loved spending time with his grandkids, family and friends and fishing and hunting.  He is survived by...

Gayle E. Penner, 74, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away March 18, 2019.  She was born August 3, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Sidney and Miriam (Wright) Godwin.  A private service will be held at a later date.

Deborah Kay Umholtz, 67, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on January 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born February 28, 1951 to the late Noel and Bertie (Spillers) Umholtz.  Deborah was a former teacher.  She is survived by her brother, Robert Umholtz of Ozark, Arkansas.  Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas. 

Dennis Michael Wagner, 62, of Charleston passed away March 2, 2019. He was born September 21, 1956 in Fort Smith to Neal Buel Wagner and Mary Lou (Rush) Wagner. He was a member of the Vesta United Methodist Church. A family held memorial service will be 10 AM, Saturday, April 6th at Vesta United Methodist Church. Cremation under the direction of Smith Mortuary. Left to cherish Dennis’ memory is his loving wife Beverly (Albertson) Wagner, father Neal Buel Wagner,  step daughter...

Mary Ann Glenn, 82, of Paris, AR, passed away February 26, 2019. She was born August 28, 1936. She was a widow of late William Jack Glenn. Funeral service will be held 12PM Friday, March 1, 2019, at Smith Mortuary Chapel with private burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Smith Mortuary. Left to cherish her memory is two daughters Cindy Rapert and Candy Andrews; two sons Rick Richmond and Kenneth Andrews; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and one great great...

Tamra Mary Oelke Fort, 55, of Muldrow passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Fort Smith.  She was born March 31, 1963 in New Prague, MN, the daughter of the late Leith Oran and Marilyn Fredricksen (Oelke).  She was an accountant.  Survivors include husband,  Matthew of Muldrow; three brothers, Gary Oelke and wife Peggy of Salem, IL, Larry Oelke and wife Helen  of Muldrow, OK, and James and wife Kim Oelke of Fayetteville, AR;  nieces; Kelly Schubert and Kathryn...