All Obituaries

Dallas Tibbets moved to his heavenly home on July 9, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. Dallas was born September 12, 1935, in Blue Eye, Missouri to the late Delbert and Ina Gallion Tibbets. On May 21, 1956, Dallas married the love his life, Lavon Blevins, and together they raised 4 children. They were married for 64+ years when she preceded him in death in 2020. Dallas and Lavon made their home in Oak Grove where they were known by everyone, leaving a legacy of love, faith and ...

Russell Delmar Smith, age 94, of Alpena, passed away July 4, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1931, in Carrollton, AR, to Efton and Faye Coxsey Smith. He married the love of his life Billie Jean Brown on November 25, 1955, in Berryville, AR, and they were married for 57 years - she preceded him in death 2013. Russell enjoyed keeping life simple. He loved spending time outdoors, especially spending time in his garden, tending to the flowers and his vegetables. He worked many years for ...

Elvan Larry Riggs, known to everyone simply as Larry, was born on August 5, 1938, in Wellington, Kansas, and passed away on July 3, 2026, from natural causes,in Green Forest, Arkansas, his devoted loving wife, Ruth, by his side. Leaving behind a life that reflected strength, faith, devotion, and a spirit that inspired all who knew him, Larry lived with purpose and heart. He was a man who understood that a life well lived is not measured only by years, but by the love shared, the courage ...

Leonard Lee Smart of Green Forest passed away June 22, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born September 17, 1941, in Mountain Grove, MO, to William Leslie Smart and Sylvia Pauline McGowen Smart. He married Margaret Ann Clark, and they built a life together for 56 years. After spending time living in the northwest US, they made their home in Green Forest, AR. A friend to everyone he met and a man who had no enemies, Leonard left a legacy of love and perseverance for his family and friends to ...

Marion Harold Sooter, age 89, of Oak Grove, passed away on June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born August 13, 1936, in Oak Grove to Marion Hastin and Irene Plumlee Sooter. On December 9, 1954, he married Joicey Lee Villines and they were married for 59 years when she passed away. Harold and Joicey spent their life in Oak Grove where they raised 2 children, Randy and Regina. He was a hard worker all his life. He and Joicey owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. They later purchased ...

Antonio Rangel Ruiz, de 53 años, de Green Forest, Arkansas, falleció el sábado 6 de junio de 2026. Nació el 1 de junio de 1973 en Coeneo, Michoacán, México, hijo de Juan Rangel y Olivia Ruiz. Estuvo casado con Jaqueline Pérez durante más de 33 años. Antonio fue un hombre de fe y de familia que dejó un legado digno de seguir. Era miembro de la Iglesia Monte Sinaí en Berryville. Amaba profundamente a su familia y ...

Doyle Franklin Root, age 82, of Kingston, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 30, 2026, in Berryville, Arkansas. He was born on September 14, 1943, in Kingston, Arkansas, to Jesse Ray Root and Velie Victoria Yingst. Doyle was known to many in the Kingston community as “Poppy.” He was a devoted father, poppy, and brother whose diligent and hardworking spirit showed in his care for his family and friends. He gave 26 years of dedicated service to the ...

Donnie Kay McAlister, age 79, of Green Forest, AR, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2026, at Cox Medical Center, Branson, MO. Donnie was born on August 3, 1946, in the Osage Community, (Possum Trot) son of Bruce and Lucille (Underdown) McAlister. He attended school in Osage, and as a young boy he helped on the family farm and in the garden. Donnie or “Don” as most everyone knew him by, was a hardworking man who loved life’s simple pleasures. His ...

Thomas Pendleton Johnson, age 79, of Oak Grove, AR passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1946, to Jehue Johnson, Sr., and Frankie Mae (Mertz) Johnson in Tomball, TX. Thomas, known by family and friends as Tom, served his county in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a hard worker all his life and overcame many challenges with courage and strength. In his early years he worked as a commercial fisherman and worked at Schrieber’s. He spent the last several ...

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ana Ixcoteyac, who passed away on May 21, 2026, in Green Forest. She was born in Guatemala on August 7, 1985. She was a woman of faith, love, and kindness, and she gave her family a love that will stay with them forever. She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Bori O Ajtun. One of the things he will always remember is the quiet moments they shared outside together drinking coffee, talking about life, or simply sitting together. Those simple ...