Oma Turner Knapp passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in a Fort Smith hospital.  She is happy and rejoicing to be with Jesus and knows her new life is eternal.  She was 85 years old.  She was born September 9, 1935 in Branch to Floy and Eva Turner.  She was preceded in death by her parents;  four sisters; Wilma Bagwell, Sissie Powers, Opal McAlpin, Ouida Scherer and one brother; Conal Turner.  She is survived by two sisters; Kitty Rogers...

Margaret Geneva Ferguson, 91, Fort Smith departed this life September 11, 2020, youngest of nine children a loving daughter of James Berry and Dollie (McCloud) Ferguson. She was a dedicated church worker and community leader; born in Charleston, AR October 22, 1928 and died September 11, 2020 in Fort Smith, AR. She attended Rosenwald Grammar School in Charleston; and graduated Lincoln High School, Fort Smith, AR. She Attended Sumner Junior College, Kansas City, KS. She also completed classes...

Jeanne Marcella Butler, 79, of Fort Smith, entered into rest on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Greenwood, Arkansas. She was born December 5, 1940 in Fort Smith, Arkansas the daughter of the late Archie and Nellie Holloman. She was a retired employee of Whirlpool.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin McDonald and second husband, Jack Butler and son Steve McDonald, brothers, Albert and Bob Holloman, sister, Magolee Fee.  Survivors include her son, Bruce of Greenwood;...

Gary Meryl Petersen, 77, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully  on August 24, 2020 at his home in Barling, Arkansas with his wife and son by his side.  A Celebration of his life will be September 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the family home in Barling, Arkansas.  Gary was born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Holger Rasmus Petersen and the late Laila ( Berg) Petersen on October 13, 1942.  He married MarySue Bassett on July 28, 1970 and they just celebrated 50...

  Ruby Mae White, 93, of London, Arkansas, formerly of Fort Smith passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 in Dardanelle, Arkansas.  She was born February 15, 1927 in Magazine, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James and Lola (Williams) Young.  She was a retired Custodial worker for Fort Chaffee and a member of Fort Smith Baptist Fellowship.  She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard E. White.  Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Bobby White and...

Sonia R. Anthony, 71, of Charleston passed away August 17, 2020. She was born April 10, 1949 in El Lorado, Texas. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Smith Mortuary Chalreston,AR. Left to cherish her memory if her fiancé Kenneth Maul; one daughter Sidney Gossett; one sister Nora Fuller; one brother Art Reyna.  

Patsy Bowles Crofford,79, of Ozark passed away August 10, 2020.  She was born November 4, 1940, in Boise City, OK to the late Howard C. and Vivian (Nobles) Smith.  She was a retired school teacher from Pleasant  View School and retired  as cook from Melton Child Development Center in Ozark.  Graveside service will be held 7PM Wednesday, August 12, at Oak Ridge Cemetery with visitation before the service beginning at 6:30PM under the direction of Smith...

Judy Ann Blodgett, 56, of Ratcliff, Arkansas, entered into rest on August 10, 2020.  She was born April 5, 1964 in Boulder, Colorado.  She loved yard work,  gardening and her Job at the Stock Yard Feed and Grain at County Line. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Ann Johnson.  Survivors include her father, Jesse Johnson of Ratcliff; daughter, Jessica Thoennes of Ratcliff; son in law Tyrell Berry; son, Shawn Seay  and wife Betsy Neitert of Ratcliff, two...

Neta Genelle Rice, 94, of Fort Smith passed away August 9, 2020. She was born April 8, 1926 in Charleston, Arkansas to the late Nick and Edith (Banning) Thomas. She was a member of Harvest Time Church. She retired and volunteered at Mercy, enjoyed home ministry and was a Sunday School teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband Grady Rice, two sons, James and Jerry Rice and one sister, Veta Long.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, at Smith Mortuary Charleston,...

Shanda Sue Powers, 57, of Lavaca passed away August 1, 2020.  She was born November 19, 1962 in Fort Smith, AR to Herman Gary and Billie Sue (Lyons) Nixon.  She was of the Methodist faith and worked for Whirlpool Corporation.   Memorial service will be held at 6PM Thursday, August 6 at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, AR.  Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Smith Mortuary.   Left to cherish her memory is her mother Billie Sue Nixon; two children, Tyler...