Waldron, AR. Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

 

Leo B. Valera, 70, of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home. Leo was born January 9, 1953 to Eufemio and Prescentacion (Briosos) Valera in Abra, Philippines. 

Leo was married to the love of his life, Helen Lena (Sydoruk) Valera for 50 marvelous years. Together they raised two amazing children and played...

Oct 20, 2023

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth (Wagner) Stefan, 97, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, October 20, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born September 5, 1926 to George John Wagner and Alice Josephine (Jackson) Wagner in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She was a lifetime member of the Great Bethel Baptist Church in Uniontown,...

Oct 13, 2023

Charles H Bliss was born January 6, 1932 in Shirley, Arkansas.

Named after one of his uncles, Charles was given the nickname "Dutch" by another uncle early in life. 

Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Chester and Pauline (Brown) Bliss,and his wife Ruth Ellen (Ridling) Bliss. 

He is survived by his 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 10great-grandchildren:...

Oct 13, 2023

Kenneth Ray Titsworth II, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born February 22, 1957 to Kenneth Ray and Dorothy Lee (Johnson) Titsworth in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Haw Creek Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.

Kenneth was...

Oct 4, 2023

Thomas George Eckle Jr., 58, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Tommy was born August 28, 1965 to Thomas George Eckle Sr. and Virginia Sue (Elmore) Eckle of Mansfield, Arkansas.

Tom was married to the love of his life, Judy for 40 marvelous years. These teenage sweethearts could not wait to get married, but...

Sep 29, 2023

Homer Stinson of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, September 29, 2023 in Waldron Nursing Home surrounded by loved ones. Homer was born July 10, 1944 to Luke and Meddie Sue (Owens) Stinson in Forrester, Arkansas. Homer was married for 59 years to the love of his life, Vickie Sue Gibson. Homer retired from Tyson as a chicken...

Sep 27, 2023

Jim Daggs, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jim was born May 24, 1940 to Rev. Charles Olen and Velma Faye (Townsend) Daggs in Sugar Grove, Arkansas. He was a member of the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene.

Jim was married to...

Sep 19, 2023

Billie Katherine Bottoms, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving children. Billie was born March 17, 1932 to Jack and Josie (Coleman) Flynn in Waldron, Arkansas. Billie was married to the love of her life, George "Bud" Lee Bottoms for 50 marvelous years before Bud went...

Sep 16, 2023

Billy Joe Cross, 76, of Boles, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Billy was born April 2, 1947 in Waldron, Arkansas to William Weaver and Meora (Andry) Cross. Billy loved fishing, going to the casino and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered forever in...

Sep 12, 2023

Denise Lynn Himes, 62, of Boles, Arkansas gained her angel wings, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born January 25, 1961 to Herman and Grace (Burns) Singleton in Tulare, California. Denise was one of eight children and her family meant everything to her. She loved to do puzzle books and play...

Sep 6, 2023

Robert "Bob" Farley Luttrell, 84, of Zwolle, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born August 23, 1939 to Robert "Curly" and Lella Farley (Wade) Luttrell in Haletown, Arkansas. Bob retired from the railroad and was very proud to be a diesel mechanic for them for...

Sep 5, 2023

Matthew Lone Brigance, 18, earned his Angel's Wings on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Matthew was born to Sandy and Mark Brigance of Fort Smith, Arkansas, on December 22, 2004. Matthew was born during a snow and ice storm; however, this could not stop his family from coming to meet the newest addition.

As Matthew grew, he became...

Aug 31, 2023

Anna Marilyn Hogan, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Marilyn was born October 13, 1935, to Thaddeus Dillard Reid and Arvie Gladys (Fleming) Reid in Acorn, Arkansas. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Greenwood, Arkansas, and a long-time member of the Westside Church...

Aug 25, 2023

Phyllis Ann (Staggs) Nelson, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born March 18, 1949 to John Wilson Staggs and Addie Mae (Aynes) Staggs in Beauchamp, Arkansas. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.

Aug 5, 2023

Richard Allen Ransom, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife by his side. Richard was born July 27, 1942 to Harland John and Margaret Elizabeth (Haag) Ransom in Charles City, Iowa. Richard was a member of Evening Shade Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. Richard enjoyed visiting with people...

Aug 3, 2023

Paul Eugene Parish, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Paul was born June 27, 1959 to John Leroy and Wanda Jane (Bingham) Parish in Key West, Florida.

Paul served in the Navy for thirteen years during Operation Desert Storm and the Liberation of Kuwait. He was...

Aug 3, 2023

Thurman Lee McDaniel Jr., better known as Junior, passed from this life, Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas. Junior was born October 7, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Thurman (Bo) McDaniel Sr. and Wanda (Abbott) McDaniel. He was 64 years old.

Junior grew up in and around the Waldron area. He enjoyed being outdoors, everything from...

Aug 2, 2023

Kyzer Tye Fry was born on May 24, 2023, to parents Samantha Dotson and Christian Fry in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Kyzer gained his angel wings on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home. Kyzer experienced holding hands with his mommy, hugs and kisses from his siblings and family, listening as his mommy sang him songs, and being told "I...

Jul 30, 2023

Bonnie (Hawkins) Hill, age 86, of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on July 30, 2023. She was born November 2, 1936 to Boman and Helen (Jameson) Hawkins in Parks, Arkansas.

Bonnie was a born-again Christian and a life-long member of the Parks Methodist Church. After graduating from Waldron High School...

Jul 26, 2023

Peggie Sue (Ruble) Shores of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Peggie was born August 23, 1934 to Leonard and Bessie (Moss) Ruble in Gads Hill, Missouri.

Peggie spent her youth in Potosi, Missouri. Then on October 29, 1955 she married...