All Obituaries

Margaret Anne (Pounds) Wagner passed from this mortal coil to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019, after courageously battling Multiple Myeloma for 2+ years and subsequently, bacterial flu & pneumonia.     Margaret was born on August 17, 1939 in Pull-Tight, Arkansas, north of Jessiville, to Haze A. and Wilma Reid Pounds.  She grew up in that area and in Mountain Pine as her father worked the timber industry with the Dierks Lumber Company.  While...

Shannen Ray of Fort Smith, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Savior, Monday, April 15, 2019. Shannen was born October 14, 1966 to WD “Rabbit” Ray and Pat Sehorn in Fort Smith, Arkansas. As a young child, Shannen spent her first years playing with her cousins Lisa and Tracy Dedmon. Later, much of her time was spent with her cousin Jonette (Ray) Moses playing sports, riding horses or at the lake with friends and family. She held dear the time spent being coached by...

Jack Augustus Butler Jr. of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Wednesday, April 9, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas with family by his side. Jack was born April 4, 1931 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mack and Doris Butler. Jack was 88 years old. He was a member of Lakeview Temple in Indiana. Jack proudly served in the United States Marines. He was active during World War II and the Korean War. He received numerous commendations during his time served including: Purple Heart, Presidential Unit...

Larry Dean Hill went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Bates, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Black Fork, Arkansas on March 4, 1950, to Herman Lee and Julia Ann (Knox) Hill. He was 69 years old. Larry was a lifetime resident of Bates, Arkansas   Larry spent much of his life working in the log woods. He loved to go hunting and listen to the dogs run. Larry had a personality like no other and could make anyone laugh. He loved his...

Steven Barry Faria of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday March 29, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas. Steve was known around Waldron as the guy in the motorized wheel chair. He went anywhere he wanted to go. He never let a disability slow him down. While he could be found riding all over town, he was always safety minded with all the proper safety colors on his scooter. Steve was very independent and he was a quiet guy and...

"I was given the gift of life now I have to give it back.this is hard, but I was a lucky woman who led a beautiful existence and for this I am grateful." It is with overwhelming sadness that on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas our much loved Grannie Wee Wee, Winna Mae McEntire, left us very unexpected at the age of 79. Grannie Wee Wee will forever be loved and remembered by her 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 16...

Martha Lou Watkins of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born August 27, 1935 to James Newberry and Florabel Doughty Newberry. She was 83 years old. Martha was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. As a young woman, Martha met and married her handsome military serviceman, Floyd. They spent the next 57 years together, being friends, companions and...

James F. Hunt, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas went to his heavenly home Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born in Waldron, Arkansas on July 15, 1944, to the late Lonnie and Allie (McCubbins) Hunt. James was 74 years old. He was of the Pentecostal faith. James, or Jim, as most knew him lived a remarkably varied life, and held several jobs, from catching chickens at 16, to serving in the US Army from 1963-1966. He was a mechanic and heavy equipment operator for most of his life, except when...

  Bob Douglas Mays of Boles, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, March 18, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born July 6, 1930 in Oden, Arkansas to Thomas and Mary Mays. He was 88 years old. Bob married his sweetheart, Needa House, on January 21, 1949 in Mt Ida, AR. Bob & Needa were together for about a year prior to getting married. Growing up In a small community like Chant Lane, of course there wasn’t an over abundance of...

Rema L. (Smith) Wright of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas with her family by her side. She was born December 24, 1959 in Hanford, California to Floyd H. Smith and Wilma (Slater) Smith. Rema was 59 years old. Rema enjoyed being outside and working. She always looked forward to a game of Farkle and her dog Penny was her sidekick. She loved and treasured the memories made...