John William Chapman, Sr, 76, of Mansfield, AR passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Mansfield.  He is survived by his wife Lynda, three daughters, Sandra Manning, Suzann Evans and Christine Martin, One son, John Chapman, Jr., one sister Freda Stowe, one brother Jerry Chapman, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Cremation under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, AR 

Randy Dooly ,72, of Lavaca, Arkansas, entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Fort Smith.  He was born September 7, 1948 the son of the late Leonard and Mildred (Toliver) Dooly. Randy was a former salesman for Tankersley Brothers and of the Church of Christ faith..  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was preceded in death by, grandson, Ethan Dooly and brother Dewayne Dooly.  Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Doris; daughter,...

Bobby Passmore, 91, of Charleston, Arkansas, entered into rest on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Barling, Arkansas.  He was born June 26, 1929 in Sebastian County, Arkansas the son of the late William and Ollie (Choate) Passmore  Bobby was the widower of the late Beatrice Passmore.  Bobby was a retired employee of State Hwy Department , City of  Lavaca, a farmer and of the Baptist faith.  Survivors include son, Gary and wife Stephanie Passmore; daughter, Cynthia and...

  Solda Fay Frum passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, holding hands with the love of her life, her husband, Jim Frum. Sol was the daughter of Elmer Ralph, and Nita Fay Taylor. She grew up in Charleston, Arkansas, with her 3 brothers and 1 sister. There were 4 siblings who passed away prior to Sol’s birth. She honored them and made sure her family knew who they were and their stories. They were a poor family, but Sol always said they were rich in love. We should...

Jessie Faye Clay, 83, of Charleston, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Charleston, Arkansas,  She was born August 4, 1937 in Peter Pender, Arkansas the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Polk) McGee.  She was a former CNA and of the Assembly of God Faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Argus; son, Jackie; brother, Kenneth McGee and granddaughter, DeAnna Cruse.  Survivors include, daughter in law, Nancy Clay; daughter...

Theodore Brazil Jr. 64, of  Waldron, Arkansas, passed on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in his home.   Cremation under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Arkansas. 

Betty Joyce Smithson 78, of Lavaca, Arkansas entered into her eternal home on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Fort Smith.  She was born March 28, 1942 in Charleston, Arkansas the daughter of the late James and Eunice Goodman Carruth.  She was a former employee of Gerber and a member of First Baptist Church Lavaca.  Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; four sons, Kenny Smithson and wife Renata, Scotty Smithson and  Lisa, Darren Smithson and wife Dawn and Dusty...

Wanda Lee Summers, 86,  of Mena, Arkansas, entered into her eternal rest on, Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Mena, Arkansas.  She was born May 15, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas, She was a member of Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, in Charleston, Arkansas and a former Private Caregiver.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a son; Chuck; sister, Jewell Edwards and one brother, Robert Summers.  Survivors include her husband, Ray of the home; two daughters,...