Jerry L. Hassler
, Arkansas
October 10, 2026
Jerry Hassler died on his 90th birthday Oct 11th 2026. He was at home surrounded by family and longtime friends. He died at 1220 pm the exact time that his beloved wife Jude of 64 years died four and one half years earlier. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents Al and Helen Hassler and brother and sisterinlaw Joe Gene and Bonnie Hassler. He is survived by his daughter Cindy Keith Larkin Ginger Huffstetler Becky Hassler and Michael Meghan Hassler. His grandchildren Joshua Crystal Huffstetler Jacob Preslie Huffstetler and BJ Whitley Huffstetler Blake Mariah LarkinEwing Claire Hassler and Alec Hassler and an evergrowing number of great grandchildren and soon to be greatgreat granddaughter. Jerry had a much respected nearly fourdecade career in the Arkansas Air National Guard in charge of Base Supply. He retired in 1996 with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. One…
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Richard Rick Edgemon
, Arkansas
October 6, 2026
Richard Rick Donald Edgemon age 71 passed away on October 7 2026 in Fort Smith Arkansas. He was born in San Jose California to Boyd Donald Edgemon and Betty Lou Salsman Edgemon. On August 10 1974 Richard married the love of his life Sandra Vaughan Edgemon in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Their marriage was blessed with 51 years of love and companionship creating a lifetime of cherished memories together. Richard graduated from OSU Tech in 1986 and went on to build a career as an engineer with Trane. Outside of his work he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life especially raising homing pigeons. He also had a love for hunting and fishing spending time outdoors whenever he had the opportunity. He also generously gave his time as a Chaplin Serving in prison ministry for many years. Richard was a lifelong member of the Pentecostal faith and his faith remained an important part…
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Harold Peters
, Arkansas
September 23, 1973 — October 10, 2026
Harold Maurice Peters known as Hott Tubb to his friends age 53 passed away on October 11 2026 in Fort Smith Arkansas. He was born on September 24 1973 in Fort Smith to Nancy Lynn Peters Crocker and Michael Amos. Harold married the love of his life Kayce Peters on July 17 1992 in Fort Smith and together they embarked on many blessed years of marriage. Harold was a loving husband dad Pappap and selfproclaimed Jack of all trades. If something was broken he could fix it. If it wasnt broken he would take it apart and fix it even better. A true master of all trades he was never met with a job he couldnt do a tool he didnt already have three of in his garage a timing belt he couldnt change or a YouTube tutorial he couldnt beat. Harold had the biggest heart and would give you…
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Terry Smith
, Arkansas
October 11, 2026
Terry Dale Smith age 70 passed away on October 12 2026 in Greenwood Arkansas. He was born on January 19 1956 in Fort Smith to Wanda Fout Gann and Grady Gann. Terry graduated from Greenwood High School and went on to build a long and dedicated career as a Quality Control Supervisor with GerdauMacSteel where he worked for 31 years before retiring in 2015. On October 11 1975 Terry married the love of his life Ronda Johnson Smith. Together they shared many wonderful years of marriage until her passing. In his free time Terry enjoyed spending time outdoors and could often be found hunting or fishing. An avid hunter he traveled and hunted all across the world pursuing his passion for the outdoors. He also participated in several bass fishing tournaments throughout the years. A man of Christian faith Terry will be remembered as a true outdoorsman who deeply loved…
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Melynda Martin
, Arkansas
October 12, 2026
Melynda Martie G. Martin age 80 of Van Buren Arkansas passed away Monday October 13 2026. She was born June 24 1946 in Fort Smith Arkansas to the late Thomas and Anne Martin. Martie is survived by her sister Janna Newton niece Penelope Templeton and her husband Wayne of Van Buren nephew Hunter Newton of Mount Ida greatniece Maddie Ware and her husband Cody of Van Buren and greatnephew Fischer Newton. Martie will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. This obituary is published with permission of the family of Melynda G. Martin and may not be copied 2026
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