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...

Mary Ellen Richie, 72, of Ozark passed away August 11, 2019 in her home.  She was born July 14, 1947 to the late Willie and Virgie Haynes of Star City, AR.  She was also preceded in death by her son Nathan Richie of Ozark. Graveside service will be held 9 AM Wednesday at Lowes Creek Cemetery under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston.  Bro. Carroll Squires will officiate. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Allen Richie; three sons, John Briney, David Briney,...

Neal Denton (January 16, 1963 - August 10, 2019)   Neal passed away in his home. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janet Denton. He had two sons Jake Denton and Josh Denton. He also had two step daughters, Shana Brown and Leigh Azam. He had four grandchildren Kameron, Katelin, Maddison, and Blake.   A family held memorial service will be held at Brown's Chapel Cemetery on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a Go Fund Me account has been set up,...

Dorothy Jean Fenwick, 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, entered into rest on Friday, August 9,2019 at Baptist Health.  She was born December 1, 1939 in Hueneme, California the daughter of the late J B and Alta (Metcalf) Chastain and was the widow of the late Keith Hogan. Dorothy was of the Baptist faith and a former employee of Holt Krock Clinic.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Phillip and Charles Chastain.  Survivors include her husband Joseph Fenwick,...

Zelma Rea Taylor, 96, of Fort Smith made the journey to her heavenly home July 20, 2019. She was born November 24, 1923 in Charleston, AR to the late Rosco and Florence Wilhoit. Zelma dedicated her life and devoted it to her family, raising her two daughters Joyce and Sharon while showing her love to her grandchildren, to whom she was known as “Maw Tay”. Zelma was known for her cooking, baking and famous pies, sewing and her love of crocheting. From recipes to homemade...

Stephen Alan Lyle, 63, of Magazine, Arkansas, passed away on  July 8, 2019 .  He was born October 28, 1955 in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Stephen was a former Electrician and an Army Veteran.  Survivors include his mother; Willie Lyle, daughter; Shannon Stark, sister; Malinda Mayner and brother; Gary Lyle.  Services under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas. 

Sherry Lynn Alcaraz, 70, of Charleston, AR passed away July 6, 2019 in Fort Smith, AR.  She was born April 15, 1949 in Inglewood, CA to the late William Cannefax and Myrtle McClain Larimer.  She was also preceded in death by one brother Thomas Cannefax. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Smith Mortuary, Charleston, AR. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Left to cherish her memory is one son Patrick Brady and wife Melissa of Charleston; one daughter, Tammy...

Elmo Burton Price, 95, of Branch passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 in Branch.  He was born November 29, 1923 in Branch to the late Mathie and Beatrice Price. He was a member and deacon of Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church and a dairy and cattle farmer.  He was a graduate of Branch High School.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a County Line School Board Member, and a member of the Arkansas Soil Conservation Board. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife,...

Don Richard Owen left his temporary home of 84 years and walked thru the gates of heaven June 25, 2019. He was born to the late Theodore Roosevelt Owen and Biddie Leona Taylor Owen on December 23, 1934. Don is survived by his wife, Geneva Ruth Berry Owen of 61 years and two sons; David Wayne Owen and wife Rhonda Jo of Jacksonville and Darren Richard Owen and wife Rhonda D.  of North Little Rock, one daughter; Donna Jo Barnett and husband Jim of Columbus, Ohio, seven grandson’s;...

Mae Clem, 92, of Charleston passed away June 13, 2019 in Charleston. She was born in Branch, Arkansas October 16, 1926 to the late Roland and Ethel Howard and was married to the late Charles Clem, Sr. on March 18, 1944. Except for a few years in California Mae and Charles made Charleston their home since 1952. Mae was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Twila Jean, brother and sister in law Leeman...