Mary Ann Floyd age 82 of Ratcliff, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021 at Heart of Hospice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born June 24th, 1938 to the late Bonner and Vina Weir in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.  She retired from Wal-Mart and worked for many years as an optical specialist prior to that.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonner and Vina Weir of Charleston, Arkansas an infant son, Danny Floyd born in Portland, Oregon; a brother, Bonner Weir of...

Armon Baxter Beard,, 89, formerly of Charleston, Arkansas entered into rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Huntsville, Texas.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Vachel and Annie Beard and one son, Kelly Beard.   Survivors include, his wife, Wayland; daughters, Kitty Beard of Dyer, Suzanne Fruchtnicht and husband Hal of New Waverly, Texas, Jennifer Patterson and husband Mike of Fort Worth, Texas; sons, Terry Beard of Bossier City, LA, Greg Beard and wife...

Joy Brown, 82, of Charleston, Arkansas, entered into rest on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Paris, Arkansas.  She was born July 26, 1938 in Sanco Texas the daughter of the late Earnest and Nettie (Montgomery) Adkins.  She was a member of Charleston First Baptist. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Gene; son, Charles and wife Susan of Little Rock; daughter, Sheryl Ficke and husband (Bruce) of Dallas, TX; sister, Virgina Ryback and husband (Wayne) of Corpus Christi,...

Darrell Eugene White, 64, of Lavaca passed away January 14, 2021, in Fort Smith.  He was born April 7, 1956 in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Robert (Bob) and Asalea (Kanaday) White.  He enjoyed his animals.  He also loved his friend and Fiance' Estelle Smith.  He was preceded in death by his Fiance'. Estelle Smith; two sisters, Bobbie Lee White and Joan Hall; two brothers, Charles T. White and Doyle R. White and three brother-in-laws, R.J. Vest, Larry Artmus...

Archie David Vanlandingham was born September 14, 1920, and died on January 10, 2021, at the age of 100. He was a WWII veteran having served in multiple campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge. He lived the majority of his life in the Charleston area. Special thanks to his caregiver Phyllis Wilkins for the last 10 years. Services are arranged through Smith Mortuary, a graveside service will be on January 15, 2021, at 2 pm at the Hickory Ridge Cemetary."   Thank...

Joy M. Hobbs, 91, of Lavaca, Arkansas entered into rest on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Fort Smith.  She was born May 28, 1929 at Arbuckle Island the daughter of the late John and Victoria Douglas.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Cotton Hobbs and baby daughter ; Francis Hobbs.  Survivors include daughter, Vicky Friddle of Lavaca; grandsons, David Friddle of Lavaca, Arkansas and Matt Friddle (Amy) of Bentonville, Arkansas, great grandchildren, Carlos Friddle...

SGT FC Eton Bearden, 78, of Lavaca, Arkansas, entered into rest on Friday, January 1, 2021 in his home.  He was born June 19, 1942, in Green Forrest. Arkansas.  He was a former employee of Arkansas State Highway Department.  Survivors include his wife, Phillis; three daughters, Tonia Rose, Katrina Decker and  Crystal Melton; son, Shawn Bearden and nine grandchildren.  Graveside memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday January 11, 2021 at Fort Smith National...

 Carl D. Smithson, 82, of Lavaca, Arkansas entered into rest on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  He was born June 24, 1938 in Lavaca, Arkansas.  He was a retired employee of Dixie Cup.  Survivors include his loving wife, Helen of 61 years ; daughter, Susan Smithson of Rogers, Arkansas ; son, Matthew Smithson and wife Cara of Haiti; mother; Hattie Louise Smithson Stem, sister, Linda Owen; three brothers, Roger, Kenneth and Richard Smithson; four grandchildren and five great...

Mardalee Christy, 79, of Charleston, Arkansas, entered into rest on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in home.  She was born May 12, 1941 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of the late Gordon and June Kelso Halsey.  Survivors include her loving husband, Marvin; two daughters, Shawn Lopez and Stephanie Jones, brother, Skye Dee Saathoff; five grandchildren and eight grandchildren.  Cremation under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas.  

Robert Whitman Ranells, of Paris, Arkansas, passed away on December 26th 2020, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date when pandemic restrictions allow for safe travel and the gathering of loved ones.  Robert was born in Plainview, Texas, to Evvie Alice and Claudie Oscar Ranells on December 19 1925.  He married Frances Sue Ranells in 1946.  He was a Veteran of WW II and served in the Army in the Pacific Theater.  Upon returning...