Waldron, AR. Obituaries

Jan 9, 2023

Roy Hoppmeyer is the son of the late Roy E. Hoppmeyer and the late Audrey Durr Crockett. Born in New Orleans, La, in 1950, he was raised solely by his mother, and was actively employed from the age of 10 years old. His first job was delivering fried chicken on his bicycle. Growing up, Roy was close to his...

Jan 8, 2023

Kathy Duncan, of Waldron, Arkansas, sadly left us on January 8, 2023 at the age of 74 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 20, 1948 to Walter and Lucille Shannon in Barstow Ca. Soon after, the family moved to Cleburne, Tx. where Kathy grew up and went to school. During this time Kathy became a...

Jan 5, 2023

Gayland Lynn Fisher, Sr, passed from this life, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home with his loving wife Sharlotte and family by his side. Gayland was born on June 24, 1947 in Lee County Arkansas to Floyd and Emma (Hicks) Fisher. He was 75 years old. Gayland was a hard worker but gentle soul who loved his family...

Dec 25, 2022

Hartley DuCharme of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Hartley was born November 25, 1963 to Ned Charles DuCharmeand Lois (Vassar) DuCharme. He was 59 years old.

Hartley grew up in and around Waldron and graduated from WHS. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends. However,...

Dec 21, 2022

Todd Eric Rood of Blueball, Arkansas passed from this life, Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Booneville, Arkansas. Todd was born August 14, 1970 in Torrance, California to Dale Eric and Sharon (Limbocker) Rood. He was 52 years old.

Todd enjoyed hunting and fishing, being in the outdoors and just having fun. He was a big guy with...

Dec 18, 2022

Corry Alan Cooper, 47, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Corry was born on May 19, 1975 to Kirk Cooper and Becky (White) Hutchens in Brownfield, Texas.

Corry was a loving father, son and grandson. He was head over heels for his daughter, McKenzie. They loved to...

Dec 15, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Parkhurst, 66 years of age of Lexington, KY, passed away on December 15, 2022 after a battle with ALS.  Jeff was born on December 5, 1956 to David and Wilma “Billie” Parkhurst of Athens, Illinois.

While he spent most of his life in central Illinois, he also lived in Waldron, AR for a brief time...

Dec 12, 2022

Billie Doise (Fowler) Hunt passed from this life, Monday, December 12, 2022 in Bentonville, Arkansas with her loving daughter Heather by her side. Billie was born on February 28, 1955 in Friona, Texas to Roy and Sadie (James) Fowler. She was 67 years old. Billie was a kind and gentle soul who loved her family and was loved by...

Dec 11, 2022

Steven Edward Crump of Diamond City, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life, Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri. Steven was born January 12, 1965 in Waldron, Arkansas to Reno Crump and Shirley Fay (Lewis) Crump. He was 57 years old.

Steven grew up in and around the Waldron area. He graduated from Waldron...

Dec 10, 2022

Jimmy Clyde Stinson of Winfield, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Winfield. Jimmy was born July 26, 1943 in Winfield, Arkansas to Clyde and Elizabeth (Cole) Stinson. He was 79 years old. Jimmy was a lifelong member of Winfield Baptist Church. He was a devout Christian man who shared his values with...

Dec 5, 2022

Freddie Joe Essman, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home. Freddie was born on September 23, 1956 to William Jackson Essman and Geogria May (Watts) Essman in Waldron, Arkansas. Freddie worked as a maintance man for Tyson's for 32 years. He was the Lake Hinkle Fire Chief for many years....

Dec 3, 2022

Gloria June Owens went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria June was born July 12, 1943 in Lickskillet, Arkansas to Leonard and Mildred Wagner. She was a storekeeper in Blueball for many years, and co-owner of L.O. Poultry. During this time, she made an impression on many...

Nov 30, 2022

Holland Leamon Piles, better known as Leamon, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 with family by his side. Leamon was born March 18, 1949 in Waldron, Arkansas to Holland Piles Sr. and Inez (Frost) Piles. He was 73 years old.

Leamon was a hard working man. He was dependable, reliable and...

Nov 30, 2022

Natalie Lopez, 3 years old, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this earth on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Natalie was born on June 12, 2019 to Ana Maria Urieta and Santingo Lopez Mendoza in Mena, Arkansas. Natalie loved to watch her favorite shows: Cocomelon, Coco, Moana and Frozen. She was the most lovable little girl...

Nov 29, 2022

Dean Dickens of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this earth, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas. Dean was born July 17, 1955 to Raymond and Elgin Dickens in Maywood, California. Dean was 67 years old.

Dean was married to the love of his life for 37 years, Cindy Rudebeck Dickens. Dean enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool and...

Nov 27, 2022

Bonita Lee May, better know to most as Bonnie, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas with loved ones by her side. Bonnie was born May 18, 1953 in Freeport, Illinois to Silas Lee Hermann and Lois Fay Hermann. She was 69 years old.

Bonnie was married to the...

Nov 23, 2022

I, George Wilson of Waldron, Arkanas am composing my own Obituary. I went to be with Jesus and my beloved wife Mary who passed in 2016. I was born in Plymouth, Michigan in 1926, and lived on a dairy farm until I was called into the Army in 1944. I served two years in the Philippines and Korea. I...

Nov 22, 2022

Barbara Jean Hawkins of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Waldron. Barbara was born November 21, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to Malcolm Elmer Gettmann and Marie Coyle Carr. She was 80 years old. Barbara was a longtime member of Waldron United Methodist Church.

Barbara was a super volunteer....

Nov 22, 2022

James Dickie Newberry, or Dickie as he was known by everyone was called home on November 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1942 to James Newberry and Florabel (Doughty) Newberry. He was the youngest of six children and he was the last of his siblings to be called home. He will be greatly...

Nov 20, 2022

Jack L. Towns of Waldron, Arkansas, formerly of Caddo, Oklahoma and Garland, Texas passed from this life, Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jack was born September 24, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas to Vern L. Towns and Clelila E. (Brown) Towns. He was 76 years old.

Jack was a heavy equipment...