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Ronald Wayne Baker Sr. of Greenwood passed away in Sparks Hospice on Friday, March 25, 2016, after being well-cared for and loved by family members. He was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to Madolyn Baker. He was born with severe feet deformities and had surgery shortly after birth. His Nanny Hay nurtured and cared for him until he was a rambunctious farm boy and Boy Scout. Never given special privileges, he learned hard work was the key to success in life. Following his mother’s f

Charlotte Rochelle Apple passed from this life Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was born Charlotte Rochelle Ward on July 11, 1936, in Fort Smith to Robert Ward and Myrtle Ward Spangler. She married Sanford Eugene “Gene” Apple on June 10, 1956. Charlotte worked at Elmore Records and Bibles in Fort Smith from the age of 16 and eventually owned and operated the business with husband, Gene. After the store’s closure, Charlotte worked at a few other places, always becoming the beloved

Rocky Lee Woolsey, 57, of Hackett passed away March 27, 2016, in Fort Smith. He was born Jan. 6, 1959, in Fort Smith. He was a former employee of Whirlpool. Rocky was a loving and caring father. He was a dear friend to many and well-liked by all. Rocky’s fondest memories and favorite times were spent watching his children and grandchildren play ball, fishing, running trotlines, playing the bass guitar, eating catfish and skydiving or anything aviation-related. He will be dearly missed by a