Jerry Bert Sharpe, 89, of Charleston passed away October 7, 2019.  He was born October 4, 1930, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Charles and Mary Hazel (Colvard) Sharpe.  He was a member of First Baptist Church Charleston, a Free Mason, and a member of the Gideons.  He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force and also served in the US Marine Corps.  He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Polly Sharpe and son Andrew Lee Sharpe. Funeral service...

Grayson Lane Beard infant son of Gregory Beard and Kaitlyn Brooks was born October 4, 2019 and Passed away on October 4, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Barbara Shelley of Alma, Sheryl Creek of Van Buren and James Brooks of Van Buren and great grandmother Sue Brooks of Van Buren; great grandmother Betty Creek of Van Buren; . Preceded in death by grandparents, Edward Creek and William Shelley,great grandfather James Edward Brooks of Van Buren....

Richard Allen Fox, 69, of Charleston, Arkansas entered into rest on Monday, September 30, 2019 in Fort Smith. He was born September 8, 1950 in Charleston, Arkansas the son of the late Lyndel and Vassie Fox. He was a retired Oil Field Worker and Farmer, a member of the National Guard and First Free Will Baptist in Charleston, Arkansas.  Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing , spending time with his family and  going to ballgames. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of...

Diane Daves, 60, of Central City passed away September 30, 2019.  She was born February 13, 1959 in Mineral Wells, Texas to John Daves Sr. and the late Rosa (Blocker) Daves. A private graveside service will be at Parks Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary. Left to cherish her memory is her father John Daves, Sr., one sister Rhonda Baggett of Charleston; one brother Johnny Daves of Charleston; two nieces Jacy Chronister and Lindsay Plowman; one nephew Josh...

Anita Ross, 86, of Charleston, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Fort Smith.  She was born February 8, 1933 in Altus, Arkansas the daughter of the late Joe and Mary (Petty) Page.  She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and Order of Easter Star.  She was preceded in death by her husband  of almost 65 years,  George Ross; 12 brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughter, Paula Chitwood of Pocola, Oklahoma; two sons,...

James Emmett Lockridge, 78, of Lavaca entered into rest Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at a local hospital. At his request, no visitation or services will be held. He was employed by Forsgren Construction for 30+ years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Mildred Lockridge of Lavaca. He is survived by a sister, Lequeita Stroup of Searcy; a brother, Shercliff Lockridge of Lavaca; two sons, Steve Lockridge of Fort Smith and Shawn Lockridge of Lavaca; a daughter, Elaine Summers of...

Willa Dene Johnson, 78, of Charleston, Arkansas passed away September 12, 2019.  She was born June 26, 1941 to the late Leon and Wanda (Swift) Spiller.   She was a member of First FreeWill Baptist Church in Charleston.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Johnson and one son Bobby Johnson. Funeral service will be held 10 AM Monday, September 16, 2019, at First FreeWill Baptist Church in Charleston, with burial to follow at Garden of Memories under the...

Teresa Sue Smith, 52, of Barling, Arkansas entered into rest on Monday, September 2, 2019 in her home.  She was born January 19, 1967 in Tyler, Texas.  She was a homemaker and loved wild flowers.  Survivors include her husband, Thomas Smith, parents, Clarence and Frances Sue (Hice) Toon; daughters, Tabitha McInturf of Bonneville, Arkansas and Kimberly McInturf of Trinity, Texas; sisters, Bertha Keeton of Barling, Arkansas, Paula Ginn of Van Buren, Arkansas, Freeda White ...

Sue Ranells, 89, of Paris, Arkansas passed away August 28, 2019.  She was born March 17, 1930 to the late Willie Thomas and Rebecca (Houser) Cravens.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Billy Dean Cravens. The funeral service will be held 10 AM Wednesday,  September 4, 2019, at First Christian Church in Paris, Arkansas, with burial to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas.  Rev. H.C. Varnadore...

Tammy Rice, 58, of Charleston passed away August 15, 2019.  She was born December 15, 1960, in Peter Pender, AR to the late Mary Margaret Sparkman Maier.  Tammy enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.  She worked for Mercy Clinic-Ozark for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Perry Rice and one sister Vickie Pricer. Funeral service will be held 10AM Monday, August 19, at Smith Mortuary with burial to follow at Lowes Creek Cemetery under the direction of...