Obituary – Rev. Aaron F Barling

A native of “old South Fort Smith”, he was born to Al and Esther Dooley Barling on September 30, 1928. He attended primary and secondary schools in Fort Smith, graduating from Fort Smith High School in 1948. He attended Hendrix College and College of Ozarks earning a Bachelor’s degree in 1955. While at Hendrix, he […]
Obituary – Amie Lee Defoor Galloway

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. –Robert Frost, from “The Road Not Taken” Amie Lee Defoor Galloway took the road less traveled throughout her life […]
Obituary – Rev. Vaughn Douglas Marsden

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Reverend Vaughn Douglas Marsden walked into the arms of Jesus. Vaughn was born on May 22, 1947, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to Harry Marsden and Gertrude Marsden Oakley. Vaughn grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School. He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee with a degree […]
Obituary – Mary Moore Fleming

Mary Moore Fleming died peacefully on July 9, 2024 at home in Conway, Arkansas. She was born October 23, 1931 in Conway, Arkansas, the younger daughter of Louis and Lucy Moore. In spite of the Great Depression, she had an idyllic childhood walking to school, roller skating up and down the sidewalks of Ash and […]
Obituary – Phillip Fitzhugh

It is with hearts full of love that we celebrate the life of Phillip HuVaughn Fitzhugh. Phil entered Heaven’s gates on June 28, 2024, surrounded by family and caregivers at Hospice Comfort Care of Little Rock. Phil was born to HuVaughn and Lillian Fitzhugh on September 10, 1948. He was a graduate of Malvern […]
Obituary – Todd A. Easterling
Todd Alton Easterling, 54 of Kingsland, was born on April 15th, 1970, and died on June 22nd, 2024. Todd is survived by his father Howard Easterling Jr., his mother Sue Easterling, his wife Tammy Easterling, his son Seth Easterling, his daughter Charley James, his sister Traci Harrington, his granddaughter Waverly James, his stepdaughter Jessica West, […]
Obituary – Virginia Lee Cox McCastlain

Our loving mother Virginia Lee (Cox) McCastlain, formerly of Clarendon, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her children Cal (Heather) McCastlain of Little Rock, Arkansas; Clay (Alicia) McCastlain of Wilburn, Arkansas; Bruce (Lona) McCastlain of Cabot, Arkansas; Cara (Andy) Fisher of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren […]
Obituary – Mary “Joann” Hefty

Mary “Joann” Hefty, 94, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She was born March 26, 1930, in Highland, KS, the daughter of Willis and Fern (Brenner) Acker. Joann graduated from Highland High School in 1947. She attended Highland Community College earning her Teaching […]
Obituary – Kenneth Dunn

Kenneth Earl Dunn, 64, transitioned to be with the Lord Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born January 14, 1960 to Norwood C. and Annie J. Dunn of Hensley AR who preceded him in death. He was a devoted and beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend. He leaves to cherish his life, beloved son […]
Obituary – Rev. Travis Earl Jackson

Please pray for the family of retired Rev. Travis Earl Jackson. He passed away on June 7. Rev. Jackson served Bailey Chapel UMC for 23 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11 am at Greenville Baptist Church (404 South Main Street, Fordyce, AR).