All Obituaries

Fred Joe Brigance, 87, of Waldron, AR passed away October 9, 2020, peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Joplin MO. Fred was born on January 19, 1933, in Buck Knob, AR to Andrew Jackson (AJ) and Effie (Wagnor) Brigance. Fred graduated from Waldron High School in 1953. From there, he enlisted in the army, where he served for two years during the Korean War. Once he returned home, he and Jean Cossey were married on October 26, 1957. Fred started Brigance small engine, where he became the...

Paulette Boyce of Ft. Smith, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, October 3, 2020, in Ft. Smith. Paulette was born August 12, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Walter John "Bud" Boyce and Hazel Lamour (Woods) Boyce. She was 71 years old. Paulette was proud to be a CNA. She enjoyed helping the people she worked with. She was an avid animal lover, and she enjoyed raising dogs. She loved her family and spending time with them. Her grandchildren made her light up. The...

Betty Jo Muroney Frost, age 92, of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life on her way to glory on September 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Arcadia, Oklahoma, on October 27, 1927, to Joseph and Bessie Mae Lewis Muroney. She was a faithful and loving servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to His church at Parks Baptist in Parks, Arkansas for more than 60 years. She enjoyed playing dominoes and cards with her family, gardening and cooking all those...

Jerry Dean Parker, 79, of Lowell, Arkansas passed from this life September 26, 2020. Jerry was born January 4, 1941, in Bakersfield, California to Isham Arritt and Ollie Arizona (Suit) Parker. He was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was a long-time resident of Waldron, Arkansas before retiring to move to Fort Smith and later Lowell to be nearer to his children and grandchildren. Jerry and his wife, Jo, opened the Bulldog Den in Waldron in 1973. Over the years, he continued to develop property in...

James Ben Bray of North Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 25, 2020, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. James was born November 4,1950, in Manila, Arkansas to Ernest "Buck" Bray and Roxie Irene Bray. He was 69 years old. James hired on at the North Little Rock Electric Department as a Groundman in May of 1975. Soon after, he was promoted into the Lineman Apprenticeship program, and in 1981, he made Journeyman...

Jimmy Charles Hudgens, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, September 21, 2020. Jimmy was born July 14, 1941, in Nella, Arkansas, to his parents Charlie W, Hudgens and Shirley Marie (Blalock) Hudgens. He served Waldron & Scott County through his work at the U.S. Forest Service, EMT Driver, Director of the Scott County Office of Emergency Services, Waldron Fire Department Chief, and Scott County Coroner. He was an avid hunter. His greatest joy was his family. Jimmy leaves...

Earl Blanton of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, in Waldron, Arkansas. Earl was born September 16, 1949, in Fox Town, Kentucky to Buddy Blanton and Alpha (Baker) Blanton. He was 70 years old. Earl was a member of Winfield Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Tyson Foods for many years before retiring. He was a hard worker and loved his family. Earl leaves behind to cherish his memory two grandchildren: Audra Blanton and Katelyn Ferren and numerous...

Ronald Harley Beyard of Fort. Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas after a long illness at the age of 70. Ronald was born on July 25, 1950, in Waldron, Arkansas to Vernell and E.C. Beyard. He lived most of his early life in Waldron, Arkansas. He was a United States Army veteran and served in German. After serving in the Army, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas and owned several small business. He then moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas where he enjoyed...

Jim E. Stauffer of Y-City, Arkansas, formerly of Texas, passed from this life, Thursday, September 10, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jim was born September 25, 1932, in Bader, Illinois to Byron and Dorothy Stauffer. He was 87 years old. Jim attended the Chant Pentecostal Church of God in Y-City, Arkansas. Jim was a retired United States Air Force veteran. He proudly served his country for more than 20 years. After retirement from the military, Jim was a supervisor and worked at the Dallas...

Clyde Bruce Tanner, better known as Bruce, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Sunday, September 6, 2020, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bruce was born December 16, 1944, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Alton J. Tanner and Betty J. (Crutchfield) Tanner. He was 75 years old. At a young age, Bruce joined the United States Air Force. He proudly served from 1963-1966. Bruce later joined the ranks of being a United States postal worker. He started in Waldron and then held Postmaster positions in...