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Johnny Lee Hartsfield 78, of Hot Springs village passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24th, 2023.

He was born in Ft. Smith, Ark., on April 23, 1945. John lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched many lives along the way. John retired from a 30 year career in the elecrical business.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sheila; one brother, Bruce Hartsfield of Fayetteville, Ark.; two sons, John, Jr. and Bob, both of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Haley, Zac, Shawn, Reid, Lauren, Alec; and four great-grandchildren. John never met a stranger, loved to play golf, traveling around the world, watching his Dallas Cowboys, and he always had a smile on his face.  A private family service will be held at a later date.   Published December 29th, 2023.

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Elaine Blair (England)

Elaine Blair (England)

2014-11-01

Elaine England Blair


Published 4:19pm Monday, November 3, 2014


Elaine England Blair, 69, of...

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Ronald Fant

Ronald Fant

1945-10-16 2020-03-30

Ronald Fant 

Ronald Richard Fant, 74, of Bella Vista, formally of Union City, Tenn., passed away March 30, 2020. He was born Oct. 16, 1945, in Fort  View Memorial and Tributes
Bobby Fields

Bobby Fields

2019-11-04

Robert “Bob” Fields, 74 of Van Buren passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in his home. He was a retired Insurance Salesman. He attended the New Life Church in Van Buren. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Amberly Fields; both his parents, Ed and Bessie (McDonald) Fields; his sisters, Dollie Brown, Cardella Underwood, Betty Williamson; his brothers, Roy, Blackie, Henry, Gerald & Charlie Fields.

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Johnye Ruth Coleman (Fine)

Johnye Ruth Coleman (Fine)

1945-09-27 2022-02-19

Johnye Ruth Fine Mendenhall Coleman



Johnye Ruth Fine Mendenhall Coleman, 76, joyously reunited with her Savior on Saturday, February 19 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Johnye Ruth Fine was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on September 27, 1945 to Colleen Culpepper. Johnye was lovingly adopted as a infant and raised by her parents, Orville and Johnye Mae Fine.



Johnye was passionate about spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was an active member of The Father's House and numerous other organizations, including Young Women's Community Guild, Christian Women's Club, Children's Theather, CASA, and Christian Motorcycle Association. Johnye retired as...

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Bascom Freeman

Bascom Freeman

1945-03-15 2013-09-13

Bascom B. Freeman, Jr., age 68 of Montgomery, Texas passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 in Conroe after a brief illness. Mr. Freeman was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on March 15, 1945 to Bascom B. Freeman, Sr., and Helen Tinsley Freeman.

He was retired from Texaco Oil Company and was a sergeant in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Freeman. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon Freeman, a brother Rick and wife Linda Freeman; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

A memorial service will be held in The Garden of Memories in Charleston, Arkansas on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation is under t...

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Carol Farrar (Frishkey)

Carol Farrar (Frishkey)

1945-06-10 2017-06-04

Carol D. Farrar, 71, of Fort Smith, died June 4, 2017 in Fort Smith. She was born June 10, 1945 in Fort Riley, KS to Nick and Margaret Osborn Frishkey. She was a legal secretary for the Center of Arkansas Legal Services for 36 years, an active volunteer for United Way, and she was a member of Evangel Temple Church.



Mary Margaret David (Fry)

Mary Margaret David (Fry)

2020-07-20

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Richard Fultner

Richard Fultner

2021-12-13

 Richard Gene Fultner Richard passed away peacefully December 13th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones in Durango, Colorado from a short battle with Cancer. He was 76 Years Old. Born in Dallas County, Texas to Bonnie L. Farris and Gene E. Fultner. He spent his youth in Poteau, Oklahoma. He attended Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas-Class of ‘63. Shortly after graduation Richard enrolled at Fort Smith Junior College where he spent 3 years, but quickly enlisted in the US Army. Richard retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (W4...

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Jim Gelsthorpe

Jim Gelsthorpe

1945-09-29 2019-05-15



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A Celebration of Life Service for James W. “Jim” Gelsthorpe age 73 of Enid will be 10:00 am Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Ladusau-Evans Chapel. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 22, 2019 for the family at the Ft. Sill Cemetery, Elgin, OK under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the funeral home.



Jim was born September 29, 1945 in Bloomington, IL to Francis (Dean) and Virginia (Ferne) Gelsthorpe. He passed away May 15, 2019 in the OU Medical Center after ba...

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