OBITUARIES
Waldron, AR. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Waldron & Scott County, AR.
Bart Lynn Starr
Jul 5, 2026
Bart Lynn Starr, age 56, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by his loving family.
Bart was born on April 1, 1970, in Waldron, Arkansas, to Jimmy Joe Starr and Norma Sue (Nix) Starr. From the very beginning, Bart was deeply loved, and throughout his life, he gave that love...
Diana Lynn Hughes
Jun 30, 2026
Diana “Di” Lynn Hughes, age 76, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 30th, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Di was a beloved wife, mother, Memaw, & friend. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by her family, & covered in love. Di was born on February 25th, 1950, to Howard Cox and Thelma Cox Wallace in Norman, Oklahoma.
Diana married...
Willie Craft Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
Willie H. Craft, Jr., age 84, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. While their hearts are broken by his passing, they find comfort in knowing that the legacy of his love, strength, and kindness will live on in each of them.
Born on March 15, 1942, in Newton,...
Legacy Iris Lynn Bynum-Goss
Jun 22, 2026
In Everlasting Loving Memory of Legacy Iris Lynn Bynum-Goss
Legacy Iris Lynn Bynum-Goss was born on April 30, 2026 at 2:41 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19½ inches long. On June 22nd, 2026 our precious angel was called home, leaving behind a lifetime of love in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.
Though...
Michael Pottinger
Jun 18, 2026
Michael Gary Pottinger, 60, passed peacefully from this life on June 18, 2026.
Michael was born on July 29, 1965, in Redlands, California, to Bill and Wanda Pottinger of Heavener, Oklahoma, who preceded him in death. He graduated with the high school Class of 1983 and went on to build a strong work ethic that defined much of his life. In...
Margaret Ann Rogers
Jun 13, 2026
Margaret Ann (Vaughn) Rogers of Waldron, Arkansas was born April 14, 1943 to Hewey Vaughn and Octa (Welch) Vaughn in Clarkrange, Tennessee. Margaret went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Waldron, Arkansas.Margaret loved spending several hours a day in the early morning hours, reading and studying her Bible, and praying for all the needs...
Chris Boyle
Jun 3, 2026
Christopher Martin Boyle, age 51, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1975, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Craig Hugh Boyle and Kelly Cook Boyle.
Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, veteran, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during...
Joan Barnett
May 31, 2026
Elizabeth Joan "Joan" Barnett, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Waldron, Arkansas.
Born on May 27, 1955, in Waldron, Arkansas, Joan was the daughter of Bud Lee and Edna Glen (Speaks) Lee. A lifelong resident of the Waldron area, Joan was known for her caring heart, her devotion to her family,...
Jeffrey Brian Ward
May 28, 2026
Jeffrey Brian Ward was born August 30th, 1978 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and left his earthly home in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 28th, 2026.
Jeff was a man who filled every room he entered- not only with his towering stature, but because of his larger-than-life personality. Tough around the edges and unapologetically himself, Jeff approached life with a spirit of...
Joe Neal Byford
May 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joe Neal Byford
Born May 12, 1959, in Monette to Betty Louise Hanna and Robert Byford. Joe passed peacefully on May 24, 2026, at his home at Lake Hinkle, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Some men leave behind possessions.
Some leave behind stories.
But men like him leave behind entire pieces of themselves...
Russell Hudman
May 18, 2026
Russell Edward Hudman, 62, of Mansfield, Arkansas, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Fort Smith. He was born on January 23, 1964, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Harvey and Betty Hudman.
Russell was a talented welder and fabricator who took tremendous pride in his work. He spent the majority of his career at Sappa/Alcoa in Magnolia, Arkansas, and later completed his...
Alice Fay Helton
May 8, 2026
Alice Fay Helton, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and treasured memories with the family she adored so deeply. She was born on March 20, 1952, in Redlands, California, to Luther F. McDonald and Geneva F. (Atwood) McDonald.
Alice was the kind of woman...
Jerry Keith Davis
Apr 30, 2026
Jerry Keith Davis, 84, left his earthly home in Waldron, Arkansas, to go to his heavenly home on April 30, 2026. Jerry was born on the Davis farm (established in 1876) on August 28, 1941, to his parents, Thurlo "Dick" Davis and Alvanue (Frost) Davis.
In his youth, he learned (and loved) to hunt, fish, and ride horses with his Dad...
Richard Hall
Apr 28, 2026
Richard Alan Hall, better known as Rick, passed from this life on April 28, 2026 at his home. Rick was born on October 26, 1960 to proud parents Robert (Bob) and Jean Hall in Chula Vista, California.
After serving in the military, Bob and family moved back to Scott County and bought a farm in Cauthron, Arkansas. This farm is where...
Chad A Lane
Apr 24, 2026
Chad Ashley Lane was a force to be reckoned with. Born on December 12, 1971, he met challenge after challenge, yet did not stop trying to be more than they said he would ever be. They said he would never walk, but he did. They said he would never talk, but he did. They said he would not have a...
Olgia Nadine Kopf
Apr 19, 2026
Olgia "Nadine" Lemarr Kopf, 89, of Scott County, Arkansas, entered into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Waldron, Arkansas, leaving behind a life that was full of love, laughter, and unwavering faith.
Born on December 4, 1936, in Scott County, Arkansas, to William Preston and Martha Dell (Jones) Lemarr, Nadine was the kind of woman who...
Naomi Ann Evatt
Apr 12, 2026
Naomi Ann Evatt, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with loved ones by her side. She was born April 17, 1939, in El Centro, California, to Marie Vaughan Muncy and Woodrow Wilson Muncy.
Naomi spent her early years in Winters, California, until the age of 14, when she moved with her family to...
Wesley Wagner
Mar 29, 2026
Wesley C. Wagner, age 79, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on March 29, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 13, 1946, in Waldron, Arkansas, to Bud and Tennie (Phillips) Wagner.
As a young man, Wesley enjoyed life in Columbus, Ohio, where he loved being behind the wheel of a fast car,...
Marquita Sue Hattabaugh
Mar 26, 2026
Marquita Hattabaugh, 71, passed peacefully on March 26, 2026, at her home in Elm Park, Arkansas, surrounded by the loving family she cherished so deeply. Born on September 14, 1954, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to Gene and Verla (Richmond) Bullock, Marquita was a woman of extraordinary grace, unwavering faith, and a heart that overflowed with love for Jesus and her family.
Marquita...
Kimberly Duncan
Mar 17, 2026
Kimberly Duncan, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Waldron. She was born on August 3, 1962, in Boles, Arkansas, to Desmond "Des" Frost and Maude Nell (Scott) Frost.
Kimberly was a loving homemaker whose life was centered around her family. She had a gentle, caring spirit and found true happiness in making a home for those...
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