All Obituaries

Minnie Ozella (Smith) Bonds of Elm Park, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 15, 2020, in her home with her loving family by her side. Minnie was born January 31, 1941, to Andrew and Irene (Jones) Smith in Elm Park, Arkansas. She was 79 years old. At a very young age, Minnie met what would become the love of her life, Bobby Bonds. They grew up knowing each from the neighborhood, Minnie and Bobby became best friends, companions and eventually married enjoying 61...

Billy Wayne (Trey) Barker III of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Thursday, February 13, 2020, in Waldron, Arkansas. Trey was born May 25, 1987, to Billy Wayne Barker Jr. and Tonya Morgan in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was 32 years old. Trey was a sports fan through and through. He enjoyed watching it all, especially if it was the Arkansas Razorbacks. Trey was notorious for watching Fox News daily, and he was proud to say he was a die hard Republican. Trey loved his family and had a...

Melvin Smith of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 13th, 2020, in Waldron, Arkansas with his loving family by his side. Melvin was born May 9th, 1937 in Barber, Arkansas to Felix Smith and Mary Mima (Taylor) Smith. He was 82 years old. Melvin was liked and respected by everyone who knew him. He was a hard worker and a devoted Christian and family man. He was a man of few words and he loved gardening, coon hunting, livestock and the simple things in...

Reese Emersyn Scantling of Waldron, Arkansas was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas with her family by her side. Reese was born October 15, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Eli and Hannah (Thompson) Scantling. She was 3 months old. Reese touched the hearts of many and was incredibly loved. She had the sweetest soul with a touch of sass. She adored her daddy and they could spend hours just sitting and staring at one another. Her favorite...

Addie Louise Staggs of Waldron, Arkansas, formerly of Lonoke, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born April 21, 1933, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to Garland Curtis and Bertha Mae (James) Curtis. She was 86 years old. Louise was a longtime member of Blackland Baptist Church. Louise leaves behind to cherish her memory, three daughters: Lea Stewart of Waldron, Arkansas, Sarina St. John of...

William J. Avery of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, January 31, 2020 in Booneville, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. William was born October 13, 1941 in Keene, New Hampshire to William Abraham Avery and Evelyn (Brodley) Avery. He was 78 years old. William was married to the love of his life, Gloria. Together they raised a family, became treasured grandparents and then great grandparents. William was a family man and his love for each of them was...

Donny Ray Owens of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 31st, 2020, at the age of 79. Don was born on July 16th, 1940, to his parents Buster and Lela (Gibson) Owens. After high school, Don enlisted in the US Navy and served his country for 4 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Kay Aynes, on November 15th, 1959.They have been married for 60 years and enjoyed their life together raising their sons,and welcoming their...

Melissa Jean Heinrich of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Waldron, Arkansas. Melissa was born December 17, 1979 in Salina, Kansas to Kathleen Marie Heinrich. She was 40 years old. Melissa had a big heart and pink was her favorite color. She enjoyed helping others and would give anyone the shirt off her back. Melissa was talented when it came to drawing and creating art as well as writing poems.She loved spending time with her best friend Chrissa Shores...

Margaret Delilah Pickens of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, January 24, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born May 19, 1956 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Margret Mark Humphreys and Clarence Trent. She was 63 years old. Margaret leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters: Jennifer Pickens of Red Bay, Alabama and Cristy Pickens of Waldron, Arkansas. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Haylee Oswald, Dylan Cheesman, Ethin...

Juan Ozuna Sr. of Heavener, Oklahoma passed from this life, Monday, January 20, 2020, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Juan was born July 4, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to Guillermo Ozuna and Zaragoza Sara (Gonzalez) Ozuna. He was 59 years old. Juan leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Criselda Ozuna of Heavener, Oklahoma and two sons: Juan Ozuna Jr. and Martin Ozuna both of Heavener, Oklahoma and one grandson John Ozuna III of Bonanza, Arkansas. Juan is...