Waldron, AR. Obituaries

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...

Jul 5, 2023

Charles Whedbee, a devoted husband, loving father, respected Southern Baptist pastor, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home in Dayton, AR, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 94. He departed from this world leaving behind an abundance of memories and a profound legacy of faith. On January 11, 1929, God blessed his parents Samuel...

Jul 4, 2023

Betty Jane Craig, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday  July 4, 2023. Betty was born October 14, 1932, in Glendale, Oklahoma, to George and Jewell Ryburn. She married Earl Lee Craig and they had one child, Rickie Lee Craig, who died of leukemia at 10 years of age. Everyone who knew Betty...

Jun 18, 2023

Betty Jean Staggs of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas. Betty was born February 21, 1944 in Paola, Kansas to John and Evelyn Brewer. She was 79 years old. Betty was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron. She was a devout Christian and loved the Lord....

Jun 15, 2023

Cynthia Ann Shupert of Ft. Smith, Arkansas (formerly of Waldron, Arkansas) went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas with her loving family by her side. Cynthia was born March 19, 1957 in Houston, Texas. She was 66 years old.

Cynthia grew up in Waldron and graduated in 1975....

Jun 14, 2023

Henry Allen Stanley, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on June 14, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas after years of battling cancer.  Henry was born August 17, 1938 in Overton, Texas to Earl Alvin Stanley and Buleah Lavern Watson.

From boyhood, Henry loved problem solving mechanical issues and dreamed of flying. Henry loved...

Jun 12, 2023

David Edward Long of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, June 12, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas. David was born July 21, 1969 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to M.G. and Linda (Gibson) Long. He was 53 years old. David grew up in and around Waldron where his roots run deep. He graduated WHS and had many extended family and...

Jun 8, 2023

Rodney C Gwin, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, Jun 8, 2023. Rodney was born July 13, 1964 to Loy C Gwin and Annie Lou Brown in Danville, Arkansas. Rodney was a gentle and giving man, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a jack of all trades but loved...