OBITUARIES
Waldron, AR. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Waldron & Scott County, AR.
Hershal Sims
Aug 11, 2025
On August 11, 2025, at the age of 94, Hershal O. Sims went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Born on May 14,1931, in Heavener, Oklahoma, Hershal was the fourth of six children, to Elmo and Bertha Sims. The family was rich in their love for each other and their love for God.
Growing up, Hershal spent his adolescent...
Bonnie Gray
Aug 6, 2025
Bonnie Lea (Hansard) Gray
January 10, 1942 - August 6, 2025
Bonnie Lea (Hansard) Gray, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1942, in Harvey, Arkansas. Her days were 83 years, 6 months, and 27 days.
So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart....
Nancy Lynch
Aug 6, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Lynch of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on August 6, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 48. She was born on January 15, 1977, in Fort Smith to Joe Franklin Helton and Willie Delores (Sexton) Helton.
Nancy worked for many years as a box machine operator at Tyson Foods. She was a hardworking, loving woman who...
Larry Allen
Aug 6, 2025
Larry Wayne Allen of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on August 6, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 73. His departure leaves a deep sense of loss for those who knew and loved him, but his legacy of strength, love for the outdoors, and devotion to family and friends will live on in the hearts of...
Treva Coffey
Aug 6, 2025
Treva Nell Coffey of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the comfort of her home at the age of 79. She was born on October 15, 1945, in Waldron to Eugene Webster Bates and Edith Mae Allen Bates.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, Treva was a longtime member of...
Lee Barnett
Aug 4, 2025
On August 4, 2025, Lee Roy Barnett of Waldron, Arkansas, rode off into the sunset one last time, leaving behind a trail of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. He was 55 years old. Born December 18, 1969, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Elzie Gene and Barbara Butler Barnett, Lee Roy lived his life full throttle - doing what he loved...
Joyce Tinsley
Jul 31, 2025
Joyce P. Tinsley, lovingly known as "Granny Bear" to many, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Lawrence, Oklahoma, Joyce's life was a reflection of the strong, steady, and compassionate spirit she inherited from her Oklahoma beginnings.
A proud and accomplished professional, she served as Superintendent at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, where she led...
Phyllis Aspinwall
Jul 30, 2025
Phyllis Rae Southern Aspinwall of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on September 6, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to William A. Southern and Lylda June Hedspeth Southern.
Phyllis spent her childhood and formative years in Wynne, Arkansas, where she attended grades 1 through 12. She continued her education...
Larry Evans
Jul 29, 2025
Larry G. Evans of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Larry was born January 5, 1951 in Waldron, Arkansas to LaMoine Evans and Veda (Franklin) Evans. He was 74 years old.
Larry grew up in and around the Waldron area. As a young boy he attended Bates School and then transferred to Waldron....
W.D. "Rabbit" Ray
Jul 27, 2025
William Dennis Ray, better known as "Rabbit" went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rabbit was born February 2, 1937 to George W. Ray and Virgie (Henry) Ray in Jenkins, Arkansas. Rabbit was 88 years old. Rabbit was a long time member of Harmony Baptist Church in Waldron. He lived...
Daniel Carl Coleman
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Daniel Carl Coleman
Daniel Carl Coleman was a devoted and hardworking family man who loved deeply and lived with strong values. He instilled in his children the importance of commitment, integrity, and a solid work ethic-principles he upheld throughout his life.
From a young age, Carl learned the value of hard work. His family raised strawberries and sold...
Larry Falconer
Jul 19, 2025
Larry Andrew Falconer, age 72 of Waldron, AR passed away July 19, 2025. He was born August 21, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Charles and Coy Falconer.
Larry was known for his wit and "quirky nature". "Unique" was also a word that I would use to describe him. According to his brother Dennis he created quite a bit...
Vivian Napier
Jul 14, 2025
Vivian Arlene Napier
January 17, 1941 – July 14, 2025
Vivian Arlene Napier, lovingly known as "Viv," passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the age of 84. A woman of immense love, resilience, and dedication, Vivian’s life was one of service to her family, her community, and the countless students whose lives she touched.
Born on January 17, 1941, Vivian was...
Royce Owens
Jul 14, 2025
Royce Don Owens of Waldron joined his family in heaven on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home. Royce was born January 20, 1941 in Union Hill to Ules D. Owens and Willow (Parker) Owens. He was 84 years old.Don was a loving father and Pa. His greatest joy was spending time with family and listening to a good coyote...
Thomas Atchley
Jul 11, 2025
Thomas Marion Atchley of Cedar Creek, Arkansas departed this life on July 11, 2025, in Mena, Arkansas. Tom was born on February 12, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona to Harley Douglas Atchley and Marion June Lamborn Atchley.
Tom grew up in the Keener Community with his grandparents, ML and Thelma Atchley. He attended school at Waldron where he enjoyed playing football and...
Paul Reed
Jun 26, 2025
Paul Reed was born on February 12, 1962, in Houston, Texas. From the beginning, Paul was someone who radiated warmth, humor, and a deep love for others. Raised in a Baptist home, he grew up attending Baumant Place Baptist Church where his mother played piano-planting the seeds of faith that would grow into a lifelong passion for Christ and ministry.
Paul...
JD Graham
Jun 26, 2025
JD Graham of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. JD was born April 27, 1942 in Jones Creek, Arkansas to Arvel and Irene Graham. He was 83 years old.
JD grew up in and around the Waldron area. He married the love of his...
James Earl Wetherington
Jun 23, 2025
James Earl Wetherington of Mansfield, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Waldron Arkansas. James was born on March 04, 1956, in Denver, Colorado to Robert William Wetherington and Dorothy Louise Wetherington. James was 69 years old. James was an airplane mechanic for the United States Navy for eight years.
James enjoyed the great outdoors. He found...
Jimmy Lovett
Jun 20, 2025
Jimmy Lee Lovett of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, June 20, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his loving wife at his side. Jimmy was born January 12, 1952 in Waldron, Arkansas to Gaylord "Buck" Lovett and Jewelene Lovett. He was 73 years old.
Jimmy was from a large family of siblings and and a beloved Uncle to an...
Rose Fosnaugh
Jun 11, 2025
Rose Lee Fosnaugh of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas. Rose was born June 17, 1942 in Waldron, Arkansas to John Kelley and Viva (Stewart) Kelley. She was 82 years old. Rose was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.
Rose met and married the love of...
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