Edward Lenington, age 91, of Central City, Arkansas, passed into eternity at Fort Smith, Arkansas of Monday, January 27, 2020.  Lawrence Edward Lenington was born the second of seven children to Lawrence and Pearl   (Brisco) Lenington on February 23, 1928 in Bonanza, Arkansas.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving aboard a Tank Landing Ship (LST). Edward took part in the Battle of Inchon when he piloted a Mechanized Landing Craft   (LCM),...

Dick L. Seifert 71, of Little Rock passed away Friday January 24, 2020. Dick was born to Urban and Isabel (Wilhelm) Seifert on May 15th, 1948 at Smith's Hospital at 9:07 a.m. CST in Paris, Arkansas. He grew up in Charleston, Arkansas, and attended the Arkansas School for the Blind in Little Rock from Kindergarten through the 12th Grade, graduating on May 25th, 1967. While at ASB, Dick enjoyed History, Geography, and Science, developing a strong interest in English Grammar in the 11th...

Clyde Mae Mathews, 77, of Caulksville, AR passed away on January 20, 2020 at Madison, Alabama. Clyde Mae was born on May 24, 1942 to the late Claude and Corene Webster Lamar in Paris, Arkansas. Clyde Mae was a member of the Caulksville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. she received her Dietary Assistant Certificate from Arkansas Valley Vo-tech, she worked  24 years as a checker and customer service manager at Ozark Piggly Wiggly/Ozark Super Center. She is survived by one...

Ralph “Wayne” Johnson, 82, of Branch passed away January 20, 2020.  He was born December 7, 1937, in Gore, Texas to the late Lee Reggie and Christine Mae (Bush) Johnson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Georgia Faye Johnson; brother, Fritz Johnson and grandson Andrew Wilson.  He was an Army Veteran, and a member of Branch Baptist Church.  He also enjoyed working with youth, Memphis Mission Trips, and White River Trout Fishing trips. Funeral service...

On January 17, 2020, surrounded by her family, Vivian Allison, 97, went to be with the lord. Vivian was born the oldest of two children of Martin VanBuren Kirkpatrick and Jessie Lee Parker in Junction, Texas, on November 14, 1922. Vivian grew up on the North Llano River in Texas living next door to her future husband Arch Allison. She graduated from Junction High School in 1939, and married Arch Allison in 1942. As a military wife, she saw her husband through World War II, and other...

Teresa Ann Milam, 71, of Ozark, Arkansas entered into rest on Wednesday, January 9 , 2020 in Ozark.  She was born March 5, 1948 in Paris, Arkansas the daughter of the late Alvin and Orpha (Mitchell) Milam.   Teresa was a member of United Methodist Church in Cecil, Arkansas and an Avid Elvis fan.  Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Ulmer of Fort Smith; brother, Gerald and Margaret Milam of Cecil and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be held 2:00...

Franklin "Ochie" Cauldwell,77, passed away January 4, 2020 in Van Buren.  He was born December 28, 1942 in Prairie View, AR to the late Hester and Della (Rainwater) Cauldwell. He was a member of Freedom Faith Tabernacle in Ozark and was a U.S. Army Veteran.   Funeral service will be held 2PM Wednesday, January 8, at National Cemetery Fort Smith under the direction of Smith Mortuary.  Rev. Hasting Cale will officiate.   Left to cherish his memory is his five...

Henry K. “Hank” Hauser, 97, of Charleston passed away January 3, 2020. Hank was born September 26, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Henry Fred Hauser and Myrtle Irene Simpson Hauser. He was a member of CornerStone Free Will Baptist Church. He was a retired Electronic Engineering Technician U.S. Army Veteran after serving 21 years during which he served during the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. He was also a Member of the Gideon’s International Past Commander of...

Ruth Whittenburg, 92, of Charleston, Arkansas, entered into rest on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Charleston, Arkansas.  She was born June 30, 1927 in Lavaca, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John and Florence (King) Guinn.  Ruth was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church and the widow of the late June Whittenburg. She enjoyed gardening and reading the newspaper.  Survivors include her two sons; Harold and wife Nancy Whittenburg of Charleston, Arkansas, Charles and...

Layla Jane Kennedy, 2 months, of Branch passed away December 27, 2019 in Little Rock. She was born October 24, 2019 in Fort Smith A private graveside service will be Monday at Mayberry Cemetery at Central City under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, AR. Bro. Buddy Corbell will be officiating. Left to cherish Layla’s memory is her loving parents, Cliff and Cheynne Crawford Kennedy, her brother Kaine Kennedy; maternal grandparents, Turkey and Trina Crawford; paternal...