The Obituary Section

Roswitha Ammons

, Arkansas

July 15, 2026

Roswitha Herta Ammons age 91 of Yorba Linda California passed away on July 16 2026. She was born on December 6 1934 in the Czechoslovakia Republic to the late Reinhold Mohr and Maria Mohr. Roswitha married the love of her life Barry Gene Ammons Sr. on January 15 1975 in Charleston South Carolina. Together they built a loving family and shared many cherished years. Roswitha was a woman whose warmth optimism and zest for life touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her relationship with the lord brought her comfort throughout her life. She found joy in caring for others and was always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need. She had a gift for conversation and genuinely loved connecting with people whether through a heartfelt discussion or simply sharing a moment together. She also enjoyed knitting drinking coffee and was known as an exceptional cook. Her…

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Jennifer Sidler

, Arkansas

February 19, 1973 — August 6, 2026

Jennifer Shirlene Sidler age 53 of Fort Smith Arkansas Passed away on August 7 2026. She was born on February 20 1973 in Van Buren Arkansas to her parents Johnie and Shirlene Thompson Stephens Jennifer graduated from Roland High School in 1991. She dedicated much of her professional life to serving others as the General Manager of Caseys General Store in Spiro a position she took great pride in and approached with care and dedication. Jennifer was known for her friendly nature strong work ethic and genuine desire to help those around her. Outside of work Jennifer cherished the time she spent with her seven beloved grandchildren. They brought great joy and happiness to her life and she treasured every opportunity to make memories with them. Her family was at the heart of everything she did. Jennifer will be remembered as a bubbly happy and caring woman who had a…

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Tisha Crawford

, Arkansas

August 17, 1984 — August 6, 2026

Tisha Marie Crawford age41 of Fort Smith Arkansas passed away on August 7 2026. She was born on August 18 1984 in Clarksville Arkansas to Claude Ray White and Marie Josephine Hladik White. Tisha was a loving and caring woman whose greatest joy came from the people and animals she held close to her heart. She had a special love for animals and enjoyed spending her free time watching reality television laughing and joking around with her family and friends. Her playful personality and ability to make others smile will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Tisha was a woman of Christian faith and her love for her family was at the center of her life. She deeply cherished her mother her son and her husband and the love she shared with them was truly special. She will be remembered for the love laughter and treasured memories she…

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Deborah Smith

, Arkansas

Deborah was born on February 20 1952 in Fort Smith Arkansas to Perry Sylvester Hunter and Lottie Belle Linton Hunter. She earned her nursing degree and devoted her professional life to caring for others as an operating room nurse. Her work reflected the compassion strength and dedication that she carried into every part of her life. Above all Deborahs greatest passion was her relationship with Jesus Christ and her family. In her later years she especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed searching through Goodwill stores for a good bargain swimming and sharing lunch with her friends and gathering around a good meal. Her faith was the foundation of her life and she would want to be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ a loving wife dutiful mother and supportive friend who never lost the ability to have a good time be it a good meal or…

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Mary Cason

, Arkansas

August 7, 2026

Mary Beth Bradford Cason age 98 of Fort Smith Arkansas passed away on August 8 2026. Beth was born on February 11 1928 in Fort Smith Arkansas to parents Harold Clyde Bradford and Lila Bass Bradford. She was educated in Fort Smith Public Schools and worked for McCroy Variety Store and Sears retiring in 1990. Beth met William Lewis Bill Cason who had just returned from the military in 1947 they married in 1948 and spent nearly 72 years together until Bills death in 2020. Beth was an avid walker and golf enthusiast a member of Jolly Travelers Senior Group and a member of Grand Ave Baptist Church for over 60 years. Beth is survived by her two children Melanie Cason Burkhart of Medina Ohio son William Bradford Brad Cason of Fort Smith Arkansas five grandchildren Tara Kenny Chris of Arkansas Zachary Hammons of Texas Craig Burkhart Emily of Ohio…

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