• Kevin Simpson Middleton, 55

    Kevin Simpson Middleton, 55, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Baptist Health – Richmond.
  • Obituaries: April 17

    Obituaries for Maxine L. Dotson, Joyce Ann Carey Gunter, Dan L. Hogue, Carol Rene Koons, Betty Ellen Jackson, Wayne W. Ruemler, James Smith and Charles T. Wilson were published in the April 17 edition of The Herald Bulletin.
  • Death Notice: April 17

    Death notice as published in the Sunday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
  • Funerals: April 17

    Funerals and visitations as published in the Sunday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
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  • Susan Major

    BARLING — Susan Ruth Major, 65, of Barling died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Fort Smith. She was born Sept. 13, 1950. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith and a truck driver.
  • Karen Pennington

    Karen Pennington
    RATCLIFF — Karen Jean Pennington, 61, of Ratcliff died Friday, April 15, 2016, in Paris. She was born June 9, 1954, in Paris. She was a homemaker, a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Paris.
  • Travis Richter

    CLARKSVILLE — Travis Eugene Richter, 45, of Clarksville died Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Russellville. He was born May 24, 1970, in Ozark. He was a member of Salus Holiness Church.
  • Norma Abernathy

    Norma Abernathy
    Norma Jean Abernathy, 79, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at a local hospital. She was retired from Warmack & Co. and was of the Baptist faith.
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  • Martin Cowley

    Martin Cowley
    NEW BLAINE — Martin O. “Buck” Cowley, 87, of New Blaine died Thursday, April 14, 2016, in New Blaine. He was born Dec. 30, 1928, in Maud, Texas. He was a retired staff sergeant in the Marine Corps and later worked as a field service engineer for the Civil Service. He was the widower of Vickie Cowley.
  • Clarence Haynes

    HEAVENER — Clarence Gene Haynes, 72, of Heavener died Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Heavener. He was born March 7, 1944, in Braggs, Okla. He was a retired conductor for the Kansas City Southern Railroad and an Army veteran with the 82nd Air Borne during the Vietnam War.
  • Wes Maledon

    BARLING — Wes Maledon, 45, of Barling died Friday, April 15, 2016, in his home. He was born July 18, 1970, in Fort Smith.
  • Wanda Smith

    Wanda Grace Smith died Friday, April 15, 2016, in Fort Smith. She worked as office manager at United Refrigerated Services for 30 years before she retired, and she was the widow of Henry.
  • Paul Walters

    Paul Walters
    Paul Walters was a winner. From the moment he took his first breath to the moment he breathed his last, his competitive spirit never wavered.
  • Joyce Kirkendall-Ray

    Joyce Kirkendall-Ray
    Joyce Ann Kirkendall-Ray, beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend, lost her courageous battle with cancer April 5, 2016. She passed away peacefully in Kalispell, Mont. The power of love from her family and friends, stronger than any chemotherapy drug, extended her life a year longer than expected.
  • Delbert Hawkins

    Delbert Hawkins
    Delbert Edmund Hawkins of Waldron went to be with his lord and savior Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Booneville surrounded by his loving family. Delbert was born Dec. 8, 1930, to Delbert Hawkins Sr. and Ettie Laird Hawkins in Parks. Ed was 85 years, 4 months and 4 days old. He was a longtime member of Haw Creek Baptist Church.
  • Stephanie Fudge

    Stephanie Fudge
    Stephanie Fudge, 47, of Hartford lost her hard-fought battle with cancer Thursday, April, 14, 2016. She was born Feb. 17, 1969, in Fort Smith to Marvin and Patricia (Gaston) Atchison. She was an environmental specialist with Farrell-Cooper Mining. Stephanie was an avid sports fan, especially any athletics or activities that involved her two boys. She was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Abbott. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia
  • LouAnna Gaines

    LouAnna Marie Gaines, 44, of Greenwood passed away April 15, 2016, in Fort Smith. LouAnna was born Aug. 10, 1971, in Mena and was a state auditor.
  • John Samples

    John Samples
    John Doyle Samples, 84, of Maricopa, Ariz., passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, in a hospital. He was retired from Arkhola Sand and Gravel Co. in Fort Smith and was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War and a member of the Church of God Seventh Day in Mesa, Ariz. He was a resident of Crawford County for more than 79 years. He was preceded in death by both his parents, James Ezekiel and Viva (Osgood) Samples; three brothers; and one sister.
  • Eupha Thompson

    Eupha Thompson
    Eupha Edna (Stinson) Thompson of Fort Smith, (formerly of Waldron) went to be with her lord and savior Sunday, April 10, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Eupha was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Weeks to Estle Stinson and Etta (Johnson) Stinson. Eupha was 82 years, 6 months and 9 days old. She was a member of Bates Baptist Church in Bates.
  • Pritts, Betty F.

    Pritts, Betty F.
    SHELBYVILLE -- Betty F. Pritts, 91, of Shelbyville, IL, died at 10:46 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Shelbyville Manor.
  • Powell, R. II

    Powell, R. II
    DECATUR -- R. “Buster” Powell II, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:56 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
  • Opitz, Shirley

    ASSUMPTION -- Shirley Opitz, Assumption, died peacefully in her home Friday, April 15 after a long battle with breast cancer.
  • McAdam, Mildred Ann

    McAdam, Mildred Ann
    DECATUR -- Mildred Ann Phillips McAdam, 89, of Decatur died of complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Huron Woods of Trinity Health in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
  • Ilene Porth

    Ilene Porth
    EL PASO — Ilene Mary Porth, 86, of Eureka, formerly of El Paso, passed away at 3:03 a.m. Friday (April 15, 2016) at Maple Lawn Health Care, Eureka.
  • Funerals Today for Sunday, April 17, 2016

    BABCOCK, Evelyn, 95, Decatur, noon in Cross Pointe Community Church.
  • Funerals Pending for Sunday, April 17, 2016

    BUTLER, Robert Lee "Bob," 52, Newton, died Thursday (April 14, 2016). Crain Funeral Home, Newton.
  • Funerals pending 4/17/16

    Berry, Beverly M., 88, of White Hall, formerly of Bloomington, 4:18 p.m. Friday (April 15, 2016) at White Hall Nursing Home, White Hall. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington.
  • Cearlock, Carolyne Jean

    Cearlock, Carolyne Jean
    DECATUR -- Carolyne Jean “C.J.” Cearlock, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away on Thursday (Apr. 14, 2016) at Fair Haven’s Christian Home.
  • C. Roland 'Rollie' Hill

    C. Roland 'Rollie' Hill
    BLOOMINGTON — C. Roland “Rollie” Hill, 87, of Bloomington, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday (April 15, 2016) at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.
  • Brown, Jerry Lee Sr.

    Brown, Jerry Lee Sr.
    MOUNT ZION -- Jerry Lee Brown Sr., 74, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 12:47 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.
  • Bohm, Alfred R.

    Bohm, Alfred R.
    DECATUR -- Alfred R. Bohm, 73 of Decatur died at 9:20 am. Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
  • Archie Harris

    Archie Harris
    NORMAL — Archie Harris, 92, of Normal, died Monday (April 11, 2016) with family at his side in a Willowbrook memory care home.
  • Yoder, Devon Alan Ray

    Yoder, Devon Alan Ray
    Yoder, Devon Alan Ray June 15, 1995 - April 11, 2016 20, of Sarasota passed away. The visitation and Services will be held at .....
  • Woodward Jr., Edward James "Woody"

    Woodward Jr., Edward James "Woody"
    Woodward, Jr., Edward James "Woody" Nov. 5, 1939 - Apr. 11, 2016 Edward James "Woody" Woodward, Jr., 76, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Manhattan, .....
  • Wilkinson, Paul

    Wilkinson, Paul
    Wilkinson, Paul 73, of Bradenton formally of Riverside, RI passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Paul owned and operated Gulf Palm Auto Sales .....
  • Walton, Felix

    Walton, Felix
    Walton, Felix Jan. 1, 1921 - Mar. 4, 2016 Fondly remembered, Felix Walton, 95, of Sarasota, Florida passed away peacefully at Pines of Sarasota .....
  • Swinford, Paul L.

    Swinford, Paul L.
    Swinford, Paul L. Sep. 14, 1944 - Apr. 9, 2016 Paul L. Swinford, born in Rome, GA, Sept. 14, 1944, died April 9, 2016 .....
  • Stuckert, Harald F.

    Stuckert, Harald F.
    Stuckert, Harald F. Jan. 20, 1953 - Apr. 10, 2016 Harald F. Stuckert, 63, of Bradenton, Florida, died on Apr. 10, 2016. Funeral arrangements .....
  • Serkland, Mary

    Serkland, Mary
    Serkland, Mary Oct. 13, 1948 - Apr. 3, 2016 Mary Serkland, age 67, passed away at home Sunday, April 3, 2016 after a courageous .....
  • Sadler, Jack Ellwood

    Sadler, Jack Ellwood
    Sadler, Jack Ellwood Jun. 10, 1939 - Apr. 12, 2016 Jack Ellwood Sadler, 76, passed away April 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his .....
  • Roberts, Arthur J.

    Roberts, Arthur J.
    Roberts, Arthur J. Jan. 31, 1948 - Apr. 10, 2016 Arthur J. Roberts, 68, of Sarasota, Florida, died on Apr. 10, 2016. Funeral arrangements .....
  • Rieth, Barbara (Bobbie)

    Rieth, Barbara (Bobbie)
    Rieth, Barbara (Bobbie) Aug. 22, 1941 - Apr. 10, 2016 Our beloved Mom and Mema is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus. .....
  • Ramus, Walter C.

    Ramus, Walter C.
    Ramus, Walter C. Apr. 28, 1927 - Apr. 14, 2016 Walter C. Ramus, 88, of Englewood, Florida, died on Apr. 14, 2016. Funeral arrangements .....
  • Pulver Jr., Kenneth Charles

    Pulver Jr., Kenneth Charles
    Pulver, Jr., Kenneth Charles Nov. 18,1943 - Apr. 12, 2016 Kenneth Charles Pulver, Jr., of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Queensbury, NY, died on Apr. .....
  • Pennington, Gary

    Pennington, Gary
    Pennington, Gary Mar. 17, 1954 - Apr. 8, 2016 Gary Pennington, 62, of Palmetto, Fl, died on Apr. 8, 2016. Casual gathering at Gary .....
  • Patricelli, Robert A.

    Patricelli, Robert A.
    Patricelli, Robert A. Jun. 17, 1926 - Apr. 12, 2016 Robert A. Patricelli, 89, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Trenton, NJ, died on Apr. .....
  • Noirclerc, Arlette

    Noirclerc, Arlette
    Noirclerc, Arlette Apr. 8, 1935 - Feb. 29, 2016 Simsbury, Conn. - Arlette Noirclerc, of Mashpee, Mass., passed away on Feb. 29, 2016, at .....
  • Mitchell, Lee G.

    Mitchell, Lee G.
    Mitchell, Lee G. Sep. 16, 1930 - Apr. 12, 2016 Lee G. Mitchell, 85, of Parrish, FL, formerly of Detroit, MI, died on Apr. .....
  • McGibbon, Donald Bruce

    McGibbon, Donald Bruce
    McGibbon, Donald Bruce Mar 2, 1935 - Apr 14, 2016 Donald Bruce McGibbon, 81, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Venice, Florida, died on Apr .....
  • Marshall, Robert

    Marshall, Robert
    Marshall, Robert Dec. 31, 1936 - Apr. 11, 2016 79, born 12/31/36 in Milwaukee Wisconsin joined his loving wife Edelyn Marshall 04/11/2016. He lived .....