Jim RowlandAge 83Jim Rowland, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend stepped into Heaven on July 24, 2024.Jim Rowland was born on February 18, 1941, in Little...Jim Rowland, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend stepped into Heaven on July 24, 2024.Jim Rowland was born on February 18, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas to John and Allene Rowland. He grew up...Edwards Funeral Home
Daniel Eugene TounzenAge 56Van Buren, ARDaniel Eugene Tounzen, 56, of Van Buren passed away in his home on Wednesday July 24, 2024. He worked for 30 years for Truck Pro...Daniel Eugene Tounzen, 56, of Van Buren passed away in his home on Wednesday July 24, 2024. He worked for 30 years for Truck Pro in Ft. Smith before his retirement from Doggett Freightliner in...Ocker Funeral Home Van Buren
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Jared BlackAge 45Fort Smith, ARJared Don Black was born on January 21, 1979, in Sherman, TX to Regina Mason and Don Albert Black. Left behind to cherish his memory...Jared Don Black was born on January 21, 1979, in Sherman, TX to Regina Mason and Don Albert Black. Left behind to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather Regina and Robert Mason, his...Edwards Funeral Home
Leoncia RoweAge 77Fort Smith, ARLeoncia C. Rowe, 77 of Fort Smith, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1947 in Tarlac City, Philippines...Leoncia C. Rowe, 77 of Fort Smith, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1947 in Tarlac City, Philippines to the late Mateo and Olympia Tabago. Leoncia was retired...Edwards Funeral Home
Nancy Rogers StellAge 83Fort Myers, FLNancy Rogers Stell of Shell Point Retirement Community, and formerly Sanibel Island, died on July 17, 2024. Nancy Jo Rogers was born in Fort Smith,...Nancy Rogers Stell of Shell Point Retirement Community, and formerly Sanibel Island, died on July 17, 2024. Nancy Jo Rogers was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and grew up there graduating from St. Anne’s Academy...
Aaron F. BarlingAge -Aaron F. Barling, of Fort Smith, passed away July 22, 2024. A native of “old South Fort Smith”, he was born to Al and...Aaron F. Barling, of Fort Smith, passed away July 22, 2024. A native of “old South Fort Smith”, he was born to Al and Esther Dooley Barling on September 30, 1928. He attended...Edwards Funeral Home
Deanna Raye (Marr) WalkerAge 81Fort Smith, ARDeanna Raye Walker, 81, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Fort Smith. Deanna is survived by her husband, Johnny,...Deanna Raye Walker, 81, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Fort Smith. Deanna is survived by her husband, Johnny, to whom she was married for 54 years. She has...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Jean EdwardsAge 91Mulberry, ARJean R. Edwards, 91, of Mulberry, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Jean was a home maker and member of Mulberry First Baptist...Jean R. Edwards, 91, of Mulberry, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Jean was a home maker and member of Mulberry First Baptist Church. She was born on June 24, 1933 in Fort...Ocker Funeral Home of Alma
Darrell ElliottAge 73Van Buren, ARDarrell Elliott 73, of Van Buren passed away on Friday July 19, 2024, in his home. He was the former owner of Van Buren Tire...Darrell Elliott 73, of Van Buren passed away on Friday July 19, 2024, in his home. He was the former owner of Van Buren Tire before opening Darrell’s Tire in Fort Smith. He is preceded...Ocker Funeral Home
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Gerald HarrisAge 88Van Buren, ARGerald Van Harris, 88, of Van Buren, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 in Barling. He was born May 26, 1936 in Cedarville to...Gerald Van Harris, 88, of Van Buren, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 in Barling. He was born May 26, 1936 in Cedarville to the late Elzie and Myrtle (Maxey) Harris. He was...Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
Friday, July 19, 2024
Karon "Tinker" Lee ChrismanAge 77Ozark, ARKaron "Tinker" Lee Chrisman, aged 77, passed away on July 16, 2024, in Ozark, Arkansas. Born on August 6, 1946, Karon's presence will be deeply...Karon "Tinker" Lee Chrisman, aged 77, passed away on July 16, 2024, in Ozark, Arkansas. Born on August 6, 1946, Karon's presence will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew them. Further...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Vestal RiceAge 95Waldron, ARVestal Olene (Owens) Rice, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on July 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Vestal...Vestal Olene (Owens) Rice, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on July 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Vestal was born March 6, 1929, in Gravelly, Arkansas to Jake...Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
John William StapletonAge 67Kent, WAJohnny was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Then he attended the University of Arkansas. He retired from...Johnny was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Then he attended the University of Arkansas. He retired from Graybar Electric in Kent, Washington. He leaves 3 adult step...
Monday, July 15, 2024
Roy D. ElkinsAge 90Van Buren, ARRoy Dudley Elkins, 90, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1933 in Magazine...Roy Dudley Elkins, 90, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1933 in Magazine to the late Robert and Willie (Winders) Elkins. He...Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
Mary Sue ParishAge 95Rogers, ARMary Sue Parish, age 95, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Bentonville. She was born on January 11, 1929, in Magazine,...Mary Sue Parish, age 95, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Bentonville. She was born on January 11, 1929, in Magazine, Arkansas, and grew up in Booneville, Ar. Mary was the...Nelson-Berna Funeral Home
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Sister Miriam Hoffman, OSBAge 92Fort Smith, ARSister Miriam Hoffman, age 92, a member of St. Scholastica Monastery, died July 10, 2024, at Chapel Ridge Health & Rehab in Fort Smith,...Sister Miriam Hoffman, age 92, a member of St. Scholastica Monastery, died July 10, 2024, at Chapel Ridge Health & Rehab in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sister Miriam, born April 11, 1932, in Altus,...Edwards Funeral Home
Friday, July 12, 2024
Beulah AcornAge 83Fort Smith, ARBeulah Mae Acorn, 83, of Fort Smith, AR passed away July 10, 2024. She was born November 11, 1940 to Charley and Juanita Teehee in...Beulah Mae Acorn, 83, of Fort Smith, AR passed away July 10, 2024. She was born November 11, 1940 to Charley and Juanita Teehee in Stillwell, OK.She is preceded in death by her husband of...Edwards Funeral Home
Jackie PaxtonVan Buren, ARDr. Jackie Paxton, 73, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Fort Smith. He was born Nov. 28, 1950 in Fort...Dr. Jackie Paxton, 73, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Fort Smith. He was born Nov. 28, 1950 in Fort Smith, in the small area known as Coke Hill, to...Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
Larry Don LinderAge 94Larry Don Linder passed away at age 94 on July 10, 2024, in the hospice unit at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. He was born...Larry Don Linder passed away at age 94 on July 10, 2024, in the hospice unit at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. He was born February 5, 1930 in Greenwood, Mississippi, the third and youngest...Edwards Funeral Home
Darlena PatilloAge 64Greenwood, ARDarlena Kay Patillo, 64, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in her home. She was born May 14, 1960 in Los...Darlena Kay Patillo, 64, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in her home. She was born May 14, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to Luther and Barbara Robinson. She was...McConnell Funeral Home
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Fort SmithIn Fort Smith, temperature records go back to the 1880s. The record there is 115 degrees, a mark that was set in 2011. It also hit 113 twice in 2011 and then also back in 1936. The warmest nights were in the mid-80s, both in 2011 and the 1930s.
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Fort Smith's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 27.8°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 92.9°F.
With a crime rate of 60 per one thousand residents, Fort Smith has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities.
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