Waldron, AR. Obituaries

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...

Jul 20, 2023

Billy Melburn Tull of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas with loved ones by his side. Billy was born January 19, 1944 to William W. Tull and Retha (Whitmore) Tull in Cauthron, Arkansas. He was 79 years old. First and foremost Billy loved the Lord. He was...

Jul 19, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert W. Tinsley, better known as Bob. Bob was born June 19, 1937 to Dale Leroy and Helen Gladys (Wyckoff) Tinsley in Ada, Oklahoma. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Joyce. Together they raised three amazing children and played a...

Jul 16, 2023

Lois Ailene (Vassar) DuCharme, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born October 18, 1935 to Volney Vassar and Lillian (Nelson) Vassar in Florence, Wisconsin. She was one of fifteen children. Lois was married to Ned Charles DuCharme and together...

Jul 11, 2023

Robin Yvonne (Howell) Helton of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, July 11, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with loved ones by her side. Robin was born November 10, 1960 to JT Howell and Sharon (Reagan) Howell. She was 62 years old.

Robin married the love of her life, Grady Helton, in 1981. Together they shared 42...

Jul 10, 2023

Iris Joan Shadd, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday July 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She fought the good fight, she finished the race and she kept the faith. Joan was born August 4, 1934 to Otto and Merle (Newson) Cox in Corcoran, California. She was the middle...

Jul 6, 2023

Jean J. Fuller of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 6, 2023 at her home with her loving brother by her side. Jean was born July 23, 1939 in Waldron, Arkansas to Arvil and Elsie (Sellers) Fuller. Jean was 83 years old.

Jean was a lifetime member of Evening Shade Baptist...