OBITUARIES
Waldron, AR. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Waldron & Scott County, AR.
Vivian Napier
Jul 14, 2025
Vivian Arlene Napier
January 17, 1941 – July 14, 2025
Vivian Arlene Napier, lovingly known as "Viv," passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the age of 84. A woman of immense love, resilience, and dedication, Vivian’s life was one of service to her family, her community, and the countless students whose lives she touched.
Born on January 17, 1941, Vivian was...
Royce Owens
Jul 14, 2025
Royce Don Owens of Waldron joined his family in heaven on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home. Royce was born January 20, 1941 in Union Hill to Ules D. Owens and Willow (Parker) Owens. He was 84 years old.Don was a loving father and Pa. His greatest joy was spending time with family and listening to a good coyote...
Thomas Atchley
Jul 11, 2025
Thomas Marion Atchley of Cedar Creek, Arkansas departed this life on July 11, 2025, in Mena, Arkansas. Tom was born on February 12, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona to Harley Douglas Atchley and Marion June Lamborn Atchley.
Tom grew up in the Keener Community with his grandparents, ML and Thelma Atchley. He attended school at Waldron where he enjoyed playing football and...
Paul Reed
Jun 26, 2025
Paul Reed was born on February 12, 1962, in Houston, Texas. From the beginning, Paul was someone who radiated warmth, humor, and a deep love for others. Raised in a Baptist home, he grew up attending Baumant Place Baptist Church where his mother played piano-planting the seeds of faith that would grow into a lifelong passion for Christ and ministry.
Paul...
JD Graham
Jun 26, 2025
JD Graham of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. JD was born April 27, 1942 in Jones Creek, Arkansas to Arvel and Irene Graham. He was 83 years old.
JD grew up in and around the Waldron area. He married the love of his...
James Earl Wetherington
Jun 23, 2025
James Earl Wetherington of Mansfield, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Waldron Arkansas. James was born on March 04, 1956, in Denver, Colorado to Robert William Wetherington and Dorothy Louise Wetherington. James was 69 years old. James was an airplane mechanic for the United States Navy for eight years.
James enjoyed the great outdoors. He found...
Jimmy Lovett
Jun 20, 2025
Jimmy Lee Lovett of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, June 20, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his loving wife at his side. Jimmy was born January 12, 1952 in Waldron, Arkansas to Gaylord "Buck" Lovett and Jewelene Lovett. He was 73 years old.
Jimmy was from a large family of siblings and and a beloved Uncle to an...
Rose Fosnaugh
Jun 11, 2025
Rose Lee Fosnaugh of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas. Rose was born June 17, 1942 in Waldron, Arkansas to John Kelley and Viva (Stewart) Kelley. She was 82 years old. Rose was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.
Rose met and married the love of...
Loretta Daggs
Jun 10, 2025
Loretta Daggs, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Waldron, Arkansas. She was born on January 29, 1936, to Leonard and Mildred (Wilson) Wagner in Dutch Creek, Arkansas. Loretta was a devoted member of the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene.
Loretta held many clerical positions over the years, eventually...
Kevin Smalling
Jun 8, 2025
Kevin Ray Smalling was born on September 17, 1971, in Mena, Arkansas, and departed this life for his eternal home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was the beloved son of Darrell and Wanda Smalling, and grew up in Cedar Creek, Arkansas, alongside his brother, Steven.
Kevin was a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his...
Ethel Marie Hutchens Horn
Jun 7, 2025
Ethel Marie Hutchens Horn, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on March 17, 1929, in Waldron, Arkansas. Ethel was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all...
Robert Wagner
Jun 3, 2025
Robert Douglas Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his family by his side. Robert was born October 5, 1966 in Danville, Arkansas. He was the youngest child of John B. (JB) and Margaret Wagner.
Robert was raised in the Nola community and Fourche Valley area. He loved the outdoors, where...
Clifford Dailey
May 31, 2025
Clifford T. Dailey of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cliff was born November 24, 1930 in Kentucky to Thomson Dailey and Edith Pauline (Harp) Dailey. He was 94 years old.
Cliff was originally from Kansas. After retirement he and his lovely wife moved to Waldron, her childhood home town. Together they enjoyed...
Robert Mills
May 29, 2025
Robert Lee Mills of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life, Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Parks, Arkansas. Robert was born November 14, 1973 in Fresno, California to Richard L. Mills and Antoinette Mills. He was 51 years old.
Robert was married to the love of his life, Julie for 31 years before she went to Heaven to wait for him. Together...
Wanda Kuhlmann
May 28, 2025
Wanda Jo (Frazier) Kuhlmann, of Waldron, Arkansas, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 19, 1930, in Iowa Park, Texas, Wanda lived a life rich in love, family, and community, leaving behind a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.
Wanda was preceded in death...
Mac Lee
May 20, 2025
Kenneth Mac Lee of Waldron, Arkansas, entered Heaven on May 20, 2025, with his family by his side. Mac was born on April 15, 1942, in Waldron, to Bud and Glen Lee. He was 83 years old. Mac was a faithful member of Haw Creek Baptist Church and lived by his strong dedication and devotion to Christ.
Mac graduated from Waldron...
Geanetta Nevills
May 15, 2025
Geanetta Nevills of Waldron, Arkansas went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by loving family members. Geanetta was born May 6, 1941 to Luke and Alma (Vines) Rose in Boles, Arkansas. She was 84 years old.
Geanetta attended Boles school in her early years and graduated in 1959 from Waldron High...
Melba Pugh
May 13, 2025
Melba June Pugh
January 3, 1931 to May 13, 2025
Melba lived from the Model T era to Space X! What a life!! She married George "Wayne" Pugh on April 9, 1949 after dating for four months. It only lasted 54 years.
Wayne and Melba had two children within one year in 1950. Jerry was born in...
Ma Edita Ransom
May 9, 2025
Ma Edita Ransom of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday May 9th, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ma Edita was born March 31, 1951 in Caloocan, Philippines to Francisco Tambungui and Corazon Jesusa (Dizon). Ma Edita was 74 years old. She attended Evening Shade Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.
Ma Edita was married to the love of...
Gary Nelson
May 5, 2025
Gary Earl Nelson of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, Monday, May 5, 2025 in Waldron with his loving wife at his side. Gary was born January 11, 1946 in Waldron, Arkansas to Earl and Faye (Sparks) Nelson. He was 79 years old. Gary attended Temple Baptist Church for many years.
Gary grew up in and...
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