All Obituaries

James Dale Hughes passed from this life Monday, March 16, 2020, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born June 18, 1942 in the Square Rock community north of Waldron, to John J. and Aughtie Hughes. He was 77 years, 8 months and 27 days old. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, L. Wayne Swaim and G. Aldon Hughes, and a nephew Randy Swaim. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clydene DeWitt Hughes, one daughter, Jamie LeAnn Bettinardi (Matt), three grandchildren, Maebrie Jean,...

Lonnie Ray Taff of Waldron Arkansas passed from this life on March 12, 2020. He was born on November 4, 1953, to John D Taff and Kelsie Taff in Ventura, California. Lonnie was 66 years old. Lonnie was married to the love of his life, Debbie for 44 years. He worked and retired from the telephone company. Lonnie enjoyed fly fishing, and spending time at his cabin. But he really loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family. Lonnie leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving...

After a long hard fought battle with cancer, Kathleen Marie Cairns, better known as Kathy, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her loving family by her side. She was born July 16, 1960 to Astock Heinrich and Glenda Manning in Oakley, Kansas. She was 59 years old. Kathy was raised a devout Catholic. Kathy had a heart of gold. Being the oldest of 8, it was only second nature that she had a hand in helping raise her siblings and very...

Shawn Philip Epperson, (formerly of Waldron, Arkansas) of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away March 11, 2020. He was born February 8, 1974 in Waldron, Arkansas to Alton P. Epperson and Joy Diane (Taylor) Epperson. Shawn was 46 years old. Shawn leaves behind to cherish his memory his father, Alton Epperson of Waldron, Arkansas. Shawn will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and loved ones. Shawn was preceded in...

Marie Hudson of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born May 8, 1917 to Walter Wigley and Etta (Kitchens) Wigley in Waltreak, Arkansas. She was 102 years old. Marie was a member of Primitive Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. Marie was married to the love of her life, Theodore (Ted) Hudson for many wonderful years before he went on to Heaven to wait for her. Together they raised their...

Juanita Louise Holt of Pencil Bluff, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, March 6, 2020 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was bon March 28, 1965 in Hico, Texas to Charles and Betty Lois McCubbin. She was 54 years old. Juanita was a member of Pencil Bluff Church of Christ in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. She was strong in her belief and she led by example. Juanita married the love of her life Norman, at a young age. Together they...

Benjamin "Ben" Loyd Massongill of Beaucamp, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, March 2, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Ben was born January 22, 1938, to Henry O. Massongill and Sara Jane (Staggs) Massongill . He was 82 years old. .Ben leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son, Mark Massongill and his loving daughter-in-law, Marlene also of Beaucamp, Arkansas. Ben will forever be missed by his grandchildren: Austin, Justin and Nicole as well as his great grandchildren:...

Wanda Dean Maxell, age 87 of Cross Creek, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2020.  She was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church, a homemaker who diligently worked beside her husband running their ranch, and retired from the Waldron Public School.  Her greatest love, besides the love she had for her Lord and her family, was her love of gardening.  You could always find her working in her garden or her flowerbeds. She was preceded in death by her...

Roger Dale Locke Sr., 70, of Waldron Arkansas passed away February 20, 2020, with his loving wife by his side. He was born September 5, 1949, to the late Joseph Marvin Locke and Doris Maureen Caroll (Johnny) in Tahoka, Texas. He married his true love Linda Faye Merryman on March 17, 1973, for a fabulous 46 years. They were blessed with three amazing sons. Denver Harlis Locke, Roger Dale Locke Jr., and Marvin Gabe Locke. Roger was known for so many things in his life, he was an amazing...

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...