All Obituaries

Betty Lou Fitzpatrick, 91, of Berryville, AR passed away at her home Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born April 5, 1929 in Hawthorne, CA. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Family Funeral Home in Green Forest, AR On line condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.net

Ramona Lavon (Atchley) Nance born September 4, 1933 to Raymon and Bessie Atchley. She passed away July 30, 2020 at the age of 86 years in her home north of Green Forest, AR after a short bout with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Ramona graduated from Green Forest High School in 1951 where she played basketball for the Lady Tigers. After graduation her work experience included working at the Kraft Cheese Plant in Berryville, AR, the Green Forest Public Schools, the Carrol County Health...

  Frank Dickinson, age 82, of Green Forest, AR passed away July 10, 2020. He was born June 6, 1938 in Rockville, MO son of Ralph and Vera (Schlack) Dickinson. At age 16 Frank quit school and joined the Army where he served in the Korean War. After finishing his military career after 3 years he traveled though out Korea during his time abroad. On February 7, 1959 he was united in marriage with Joyce Humbard. Joyce and Frank spent 49 years and eight months together. They would leave love...

William Starlin Chaney Jr, born on Monday, January 11,1965 to William Starlin Chaney and Fern Mae Fitchue in Harrison, Arkansas.  He departed this life at 2:46 am on July 9th in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 55.  William was the owner and operator of Chaney Trucking, he had a fleet of 3 trucks. William and his mother, Fern always had a special bond, there wasn’t anything they wouldn’t do for each other. She once  said that they could talk about...

David Gene Fritz, 62,  of Green Forest, AR went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Sunday July 5, 2020. He departed for the next life surrounded by his two sons, daughter-in-law, and his best friend and soulmate of 40 years. He was born on May 4, 1958 to Clarence and Maxine (Hosier) Fritz in Wichita, Kansas. David was 1976 graduate of Alpena High School.  He met his wife Teresa through mutual friends and dated until they finally wed on April 19, 1980. He worked at Hudspeth...

Lonnie Darrell Taylor, age 75, of Green Forest, AR passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born October 2, 1944 in Portland, Oregon, son of Wilford S. And Burnis (Guess) Taylor. Although Lonnie had limited mental abilities he had a huge heart and always enjoyed spending time with  family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his sisters, Caroline Osborn and friend Randy Johnson of Green Forest, AR, Carma Davis and husband Bennie of...

Doyle Lee Bailey, age 84, of Oak Grove, AR passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born October 1, 1935 in Alpena, AR son of Baud and Mary Lula (Dillingham) Bailey. Doyle grew up in Alpena along with his 5 siblings and attended Alpena Schools. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Doyle was a hard worker and was well known in the area for his brick mason skills. Doyle truly loved each and every member of his family and cherished any opportunity he had to spend time with them He was a...

Jose Luis Castillo Mier, age 63, of Green Forest, AR passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born on December 6, 1956, in San Maros Matugeo, Mexico son of Benjamin Castillo and Maria Alvarez Mier.  Private family Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Smith Family Funeral Home in Green Forest with interment following at Fair Grove Cemetery. Seating will be limited to 50 people in the Chapel due to COVID-19. On line condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfunealhome.net.

Wanda Bozarth’s story began on August 24, 1938 near Calico Rock in Izard County, Arkansas. She was the second of eight children, the daughter of Dewey and Annie Conrad. Wanda and her siblings were raised on a farm, and like many children in eastern Arkansas at the time, she spent her childhood summers working and harvesting the fields. Wanda attended school through the seventh grade, after which, she began to work full-time to financially assist her family. Wanda’s was a life of...

Martha Jane (Janie) Mays, age 68, of Berryville, AR passed away in her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born October 24, 1951, in Hot Springs, AR daughter of Eugene and Alice (Bryant) Spurlin. Janie was a Carroll County resident for a number of years and retired from Tyson Foods in Berryville.  She later worked at the Senior Center Thrift Store in Berryville where she met her second husband, John Mays. They were married on October 28, 2018. Janie loved the Lord and her church....