Jason Allen, 44, of Charleston, AR passed away on November 16, 2020 at Mercy in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jason was born on March 12, 1976 to Carrol and Robin Allen in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Allen of Charleston, AR; one daughter, Taylor Allen; his parents, Carrol Allen and Robin Allen; and two siblings, Breanne Allen and Caleb Allen. Celebration of life will be 6:00 P.M. Monday November 23, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas. Honorary...

Johnnie Louise Reed, 94, of Charleston, AR passed away on November 14, 2020 at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston, Arkansas. Johnnie was born on July 9, 1926 to John and Martha Gilbert Corbell in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husbands, FS Sonny Essman and Robert Reed, two sons; Ward and Shelby Essman and one grandson; Adam Essman. She is survived by two children, Valoria Kerr (David) of Oklahoma City, OK and Earl Reed of Fort Smith, AR; six...

Irene Hewett, 99, of Charleston, Arkansas entered into rest on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Charleston, Arkansas.  She was born September 19, 1921 in Alma, Arkansas. She was a  homemaker.  Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Morris Cemetery, Bloomer, Arkansas.  Family will receive friends Saturday, prior to the service 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas. 

Tana Whitman Kirchner, 75, of Paris, Arkansas, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Fort Smith.  She was born January 16, 1945 in Paris, Arkansas the daughter of the late Floyd and Lucille Whitman.  She was retired from Paris School District.  Survivors include her two daughters, Patti Smith and husband Charley and Donna Kirchner all of Caulksville, son; Gary Kirchner of Ozark, one brother; Duane and wife Bobbie Whitman of Caulksville, three grandchildren and six...

Belva Cole, 84, of Branch, Arkansas entered into rest on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020, in Booneville, Arkansas.   She was born September 3rd, 1936 the daughter of the late Roy and Cora Isaac's Randolph.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Jonathan W. (Sonny) Cole, Sister; Chessie Lou Butler and husband Jay, daughter; Debra Ann Cole Chambers and husband Steve. Survivors include, daughter; Becky Cole Flick and husband  Tom of Ijamesville, Maryland, son;...

  Hugh Charles (“H.C.”) Roberson passed away on November 1, 2020. Hugh grew up in Plainview, AR. He was raised by 2 loving parents. He was valedictorian of his high school class. Shortly after graduation he met the love of his life, Bonnie Jo “Jo” (Meredith) Roberson. As an only child, marrying into the Meredith family with 10 children was a dream come true! He knew Jo was “the one” after he laying eyes on her, but their first date sealed the deal....

Paxton Joel Cage Herrera, 21, of Pangburn, Arkansas, passed away October 30.  He was born June 15, 1999.  He is survived by his parents, Keelie Jones and Joseph Herrera, sisters; Mellow Hess and Victoria Marie Herrera; brother, Levi Hess, grandparents, Viola and David Jones, Carolyn  Harrison and Taylor Ray Herrera.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Mortuary Chapel with interment at Hepseyby/ Craft Cemetery.  To place online tribute go to...

Adoracion Mendez Bovee, 65, of Mena, passed away October 19, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  A private family service was held. 

Eddy Fay Brannon 59, of Booneville, Arkansas passed away on October 3, 2020.  Cremation under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas. 

Tammy Ann Dow, 48, of Paris, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Paris, Arkansas.  She was born May 17, 1972 in Ozark, Arkansas.  She was preceded in death by her father; Billy Dean Stiles. Survivors include her husband; Robert Dow, Mother; Pricillia Gibson Stiles; daughter, Sarah A. Dow; two step daughters; Kayla and Shay Dow; two step sons; Skeeter and Joe Dow and brother; Mike Stiles.  Cremation under direction of Smith Mortuary Charleston,...