All Obituaries

Peggy Joyce Boswell of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born July 10, 1933 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Ernest and Leona Holt. She was 85 years, 6 months and 26 days old. Peggy was a retired seamstress. She enjoyed crocheting, playing games,and working with her plants and flowers. She absolutely loved cooking and was able to pass that legacy to her children while teaching them how...

Vida Cecelia (Hofman) Preston of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Cecelia was born August 11, 1939 to David Hoffman and Vida Jameson Hoffman in Gladewater, Texas. Cecelia was 79 years, 5 months and 15 days old. At a young age, Cecelia married the love of her life, Kenneth Preston. Together they raised a family of three children and then they enjoyed being grandparents and great grandparents. Cecelia...

Perry Wayne Holloway of Waldron, Arkanss passed from this life, Friday, January 25, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his family by his side. Perry was born June 27, 1968 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Phillip Holloway and Erma (Cheesman) Holloway. He was 50 years old. Perry had a sense of humor, he loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed fishing and working on the farm. He had a smile that would light up a room. Although time together was sometimes hard to come by, he loved being with his...

Leota Jean Owens of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Leota was born July 28, 1938 in Scott County, Arkansas to Leonard Cheesman and Georgia (Lane) Cheesman. Leota was 80 years, 5 months and 27 days old. Leota was very active in Temple Baptist Church in Waldron where she was a member. She enjoyed gardening, was a huge Razorback fan and loved to shop. Leota looked forward to going for a nice...

Joyce Clara Trager of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born August 9, 1938 in Traverse City Michigan to Willard Cook and Marie (Burkett) Cook. She was 80 years 5 months and 14 days old. Joyce was married to the love of her life, Douglas Trager. Together they raised a family, enjoyed being grandparents and loved spending time with all their loved ones. Joyce was retired from the medical...

Robert Nathiel Ford, (aka Bob) of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Bob was born July 5, 1949 in Camp Hood, Texas to Robert Ford and Helen (Harding) Ford. He was 69 years old. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Marines. He was a plane captain during the Vietnam War. He was responsible for making sure the planes were correctly maintained and operational. Bob loved to fish and dig in the diamond mines. Bob leaves...

Joyce Jean (Payne) Reed of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Waldron. Joyce was born August 7, 1951, in Waldron, Arkansas to Janice Morgan Payne and Robert Lee Payne. Joyce was 67 years, 4 months, and 6 days old.   Joyce graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School, Houston, Texas, May 1969. Joyce earned two college degrees from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas: Bachelor of Science in Education 1978 and Master of...

Kellow Spencer Holland of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Waldron Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Kellow was born July 1, 1917 in Waldron, Arkansas to George Ollie Holland and Savilla Jane (May) Holland. He was 101 years old. Kellow was a member of Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Waldron and served as a deacon. Kellow wore many hats throughout the years. He started as a young man serving as deputy Sheriff to his father who was...

Peggy Faye (Trumble) Rose of Boles Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, January 7, 2019 in Boles, Arkansas. Peggy was born July 21, 1945 in Boles, Arkansas to Charlie and Ruth Trumble. She was 73 years, 5 months and 17 days old. Peggy leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband GW "Dub" Rose, one daughter, Sheila Jones and husband Randy of Gravelly, Arkansas and one son, Tony Rose and Ariane of Little Rock, Arkansas. Grandma will forever...

On December 31, 2018, Lori LeAnne (Burson) Hudman surrendered her valiant battle with cancer and went to be with loved ones that have gone before her.  Her bravery and determination carried her further than any predicted or had the courage to hope for.  Lori was passionate about many things: her Lord, her family, her horses, her dogs, and living a simple country life.    Lori LeAnne (Burson) Hudman was born March 6, 1961, to the late Ernest Elliott Burson & the late...