The Obituary Section

Dorothy Garrison

, Arkansas

May 11, 2026

Dorothy Joann Garrison age 90 passed away on May 12 2026 in Fayetteville Arkansas. Born on June 11 1935 in Commerce Oklahoma she was the daughter of the late Everett R. Edwards and Essie Kech Edwards. Dorothy shared more than 60 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life Jessie C. Garrison II. Together they built a life centered around hard work faith and family. Throughout her life Dorothy held a variety of careers including working at the Wertz Cracker Factory. She was known for her resourcefulness and determination even operating her own business repairing washing machines for members of the community. Later in life at the age of 56 Dorothy pursued her nursing degree at Westark College reflecting her deep compassion and dedication to caring for others. She went on to work in commercial nursing for many years before retiring. Dorothy found great joy in simple pleasures…

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Herbert Frye

, Arkansas

May 10, 2026

H.B. Buddy Frye age 87 of Barling Arkansas passed away on May 11 2026. Buddy was born on December 22 1937 in Mena Arkansas to Herbert Bollinger Frye Sr. and Helen King Frye. Buddy was raised in Mena where his family owned and operated the Mena Feed Egg Store until the early 1970s. After relocating to Fort Smith he worked at Coburn Optical. Buddy proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. During his service he was activated in 1957 during the Little Rock desegregation under Governor Orval Faubus. He loved hunting fishing and gardening and was very skilled in making hunting knives. He was known as an excellent gardener and a talented cook who enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with others. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Buddy is survived by his three nieces Cheryl Zeilender Sally Mengwasser and Melanie Kahn along…

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Bruce Sanders Sr.

, Arkansas

May 12, 2026

Bruce Kane Sanders Sr. age 80 passed away on May 13 2026 at his home in Fort Smith Arkansas. He was born on March 29 1946 to Clinton Neal Johnson and Charles Lewis Sanders. Bruce honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War earning three Bronze Stars for his service and dedication. Following his military service he worked throughout his life in a variety of professions including with Harding Glass Vicks Mens Store Baldor and the Arkansas Highway Department. His strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family were evident in everything he did. On June 12 1990 Bruce married the love of his life Linda G. Stevenson Sanders in Russellville Arkansas. Together they shared many years of love companionship and cherished memories. In his free time Bruce enjoyed music acting football basketball swimming and boxing. He had a deep appreciation for life…

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Nilo Acosta

, Arkansas

Nilo Alberto Acosta was born on September 8 1943 in Tampa Florida to Maria Nuni Antonia Acosta and Alberto Manuel Acosta. He is lovingly survived by his devoted wife Penny Acosta his children Michelle Acosta Kermit Kelly Acosta Nilo Jr. Amy Acosta and Alesha David Moore six cherished grandchildren ten beloved greatgrandchildren with one more precious blessing on the way his brothers Danny Acosta and Mario Acosta along with many nieces nephews extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents his sisters Ida Santana and Amelia Acosta and his brother Elliott Acosta. Nilo was raised in Key West Florida where he developed a lifelong love for deep sea fishing beautiful sunsets and strong Cuban coffee. In 1977 he moved his family to Arkansas and in 1978 became a jailer for Sebastian County and later though somewhat reluctantly at first accepted a position as Deputy…

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Angela MembrenoMartinez

, Arkansas

May 24, 1981 — May 16, 2026

Angela Elizabeth MembrenoMartinez age 44 passed away on May 17 2026 in Fort Smith Arkansas. She was born May 25 1981 in Mena Arkansas to Jerry Ray Hammerton and Barbara Anne Patterson Roach. Angela had a deep love for all animals especially her horse Luna and her beloved dog Teko. In her free time she enjoyed drawing and listening to music finding peace and joy in the things she loved most. More than anything Angela cherished her family. She was not only a devoted mother but also a best friend to her children and she loved her grandchildren with a selfless and unwavering heart. Angela is survived by her mother Barbara Anne Patterson Roach her husband Juan MembrenoMartinez her three beloved children Diana Hammerton Kelly Bateman and husband Kirk Spencer Edward Bateman as well as four cherished grandchildren Chelsea. Kyler Ainsley and KJ Angelas family will host a private memorial…

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