OBITUARIES
Waldron, AR. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Waldron & Scott County, AR.
Charlie DeWayne Riddle
Jan 29, 2026
Charlie DeWayne Riddle, of Waldron, Arkansas, was born October 11, 1945, in Waldron to Bill and Sara (Churchill) Riddle. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2026.
Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by compassion, hard work, and a wonderful sense of humor. He had...
Billy Slagle
Jan 21, 2026
Billy Joe Slagle left this earthly world on Wednesday - January 21, 2026, at ninety-two years of age. Bill was born on August 20, 1933, to Charlie (Speck) Allison and Lessie (Beauty) Jaunita Slagle at the Keener House in Mill Creek, Arkansas. Charlie and Lessie instilled Christian values and a strong work ethic in a young Bill that served as a...
Harold Thomas
Jan 21, 2026
Harold G. Thomas, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas, was born October 1, 1936, in Waldron to Graden Joe and Ida Lillian (Duncan) Thomas. He passed away on January 21, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, family devotion, and quiet strength.
Harold began working at a very young age on his parents' dairy farm, learning early...
Velma Hine
Jan 17, 2026
Velma Ruth Hine, 95, of Booneville, Arkansas (Freedom Community), passed peacefully at her home on January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Velma was born on October 27, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, to Hiram S. Coke and Goldie Lydia (Lee) Coke. She was a woman of strong character, quiet grace, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
For...
Angie Stephens
Jan 15, 2026
Angie Lillian Stephens, 57, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on March 31, 1968, in Danville, Arkansas, to Lillie H. (Vaughn) Petty and Cliffton Petty.
Angie was a devoted USDA inspector who took pride in her work and served others with diligence and integrity. Above all, Angie treasured time spent...
Doris Martin
Jan 14, 2026
Doris Cecile Martin, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Alice Cecile (LeBoeuf) David and Joseph Leo David.
Doris was raised attending Catholic schools, which helped shape her strong values and caring spirit. Throughout her life, she found joy in the simple pleasures-dancing, country music,...
Lillian (Lea) Hanna
Jan 9, 2026
Lillian Eugenia “Lea” Hanna passed from this life on 9 January 2026 at the age of 86 years. The third of five daughters of Everett Ray and Lillie May Murphy Fortson, Lea was born 11 December 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas. That is where she met Jim Hanna, whom she would marry on 7 Sept 1957. She graduated from Leachville High...
Julia Ann Moore
Jan 4, 2026
Julia Ann Moore of Crossville, TN, formerly of Waldron AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2026 with her children by her side. She was born on February 13, 1946 to Loyd and Ruby (Brown) Moore in Waldron Arkansas. Julia was 79 years old.
Julia was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Julia...
Butch Morgan
Dec 27, 2025
With hearts full of love and remembrance, we honor the life of Billy Gene "Butch" Morgan, Jr., who passed away on December 27, 2025, in Waldron, Arkansas. He was 67 years old.
Butch was born on September 16, 1958, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Billy Gene Morgan, Sr. and Shirley June (Burnett) Morgan. From the beginning, his life was rooted in...
Ralph Marsh
Dec 23, 2025
Ralph Noble Marsh, 84, of Booneville, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, was born February 1, 1941, right there in Booneville, to Charles Francis Marsh and Lois Marie (Jonas) Marsh. On December 23, 2025, Ralph passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Ralph lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple things that...
Marsha Carter
Dec 22, 2025
Marsha Lea Carter, 73, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Marsha was born February 6, 1952, in Waldron, Arkansas, to Maurice and Ima Jean (Newberry) Hunt. She grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, before later returning to her hometown of Waldron, where she would spend her retirement years.
Marsha retired after a dedicated career as...
Linda Hutchens
Dec 20, 2025
Linda Sue Hutchens, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the life and land she loved.
Born December 28, 1942, in Texas, Linda was the daughter of George Gaden Craig and Faye Lavoyne (Ammons) Craig. She was a hardworking woman whose life centered on family, home, and the simple pleasures that brought...
Brooklyn Lawson
Dec 18, 2025
Brooklyn Kay Lawson, age 35, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on December 18, 2025, in Waldron. She was born June 5, 1990, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to David Lee Lawson and Gay Annette (Morran) Lawson.
Brooklyn was a beautiful soul whose presence brought warmth, smiles, and love to those around her. She lived her life surrounded by a family...
Mark Massongill
Dec 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Henry Massongill, age 61, who left this world peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Beauchamp, Arkansas. Born on September 28, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Benjamin Loyd and Shirley Jean (Johnson) Massongill, Mark lived a vibrant life filled with passion, hard work, and unwavering love for his family...
Marie Carnahan
Dec 11, 2025
Marie Carnahan of Packsaddle, AR, known as Granny, not only to her 34 grandchildren, but to many other children and adults, went quietly to be with Jesus, her beloved Lord and Savior, December 11, 2025. Marie, 97 years old, was born in Little Rock, AR on January 10, 1928, to Pete and Iva Zimmer.
She was a faithful lifelong member of...
Esther Whedbee
Nov 28, 2025
Esther Ivalee Whedbee was born on July 10, 1930, in Dayton, Arkansas, and passed away on November 28, 2025. The daughter of Edgar and Lucy Yancey, Ivalee came to know the Lord at a young age at Coop Prairie Presbyterian church in Mansfield. She was instilled with strength, strong faith, and a loving spirit - qualities that shaped the life...
Van Massey
Nov 18, 2025
Van A. Massey Sr., 65, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on November 18, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1960, in Texas. Van was a man who found his greatest joy in the simple, meaningful moments of life-most especially the time spent with his loving wife and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Aunna.
In his younger years, Van...
Vicky Stinson
Nov 17, 2025
Vicky Sue (Gibson) Stinson, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away on November 17, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on November 13, 1950, in Waldron to Harold Gibson and Imagene Napier.
Vicky was a loving mother, sister, Nannie, and friend. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Christy Baldridge, Tosha Mullinax...
John Helton
Nov 11, 2025
John Dee Helton, born June 12, 1943, in Booneville, Arkansas, to Oma Helton and Martha (Rushing) Helton, passed from this life surrounded by the love of his family and friends. John was a proud disabled veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army. He never met a stranger-he loved to visit with everyone he met and was known for...
Linda Fowler
Nov 11, 2025
Linda Jean Fowler, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1950, in Waldron, Arkansas, to Thurman and Madge (Templeman) Hunt.
At the tender age of sixteen, Linda married the love of her life, Bob Fowler, on June 16, 1967. Together they built a beautiful...
About Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Obituaries
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Waldron & Scott County, AR. With services throughout Arkansas that are updated regularly. Find local Waldron, AR. obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
