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10/27/2026

Ryan Joseph Barrett, 40, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was born April 10, 1986, in San Luis Obispo, California.

He attended First Baptist Church in Magazine, Arkansas and enjoyed working out, playing video games, and loved guns.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home.

Ryan is survived by his father, Doyle Wilks of Magazine, Arkansas; mother, Lynn Wilks of Booneville, Arkansas; brothers, Eric Barrett (Breanna) of Ozark, Arkansas, Doyle Wilks Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dustin Canada of Booneville, Arkansas; sister, Destiny Wilks of Magazine, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Shirley Weymoth of Magazine, Arkansas; maternal grandmother, Ruth Taylor of Booneville, Arkansas; and other relatives and friends.

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10/09/2026

Threatt, Gary service

10/06/2026

Gary Lee Threatt, 67, of Greenwood, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born August 16, 1959, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

He was a member of Victory Worship Center in Spiro, Oklahoma and previous owner and operator of Mr. Clean Distributors for 14 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nellie Threatt.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Victory Worship Center in Spiro, Oklahoma. There will be a graveside service at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine following the funeral service, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday at Bulger Funeral Home.

Gary is survived by his wife, Brenda Threatt of the home; sisters, Sharon Threatt of Booneville, Arkansas, Shirley Fowler (Dain) of Maumelle, Arkansas, Colleen Reicks of Alma, Arkansas, and Beverly Threatt of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; nieces, Katrina Branson and Ahlisha Baker; and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Boyd Dan Hicks, David Culberson, Keith Stafford, Phillip Warren, Keith Parks, and Tim Warren

Honorary Pallbearers: Wiley Benton, Dan Bahr, and Jason Hoyt

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09/30/2026

Robert Alford Hogan, 88, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born November 5, 1937, in Truman, Arkansas.

He was a retired steel worker and member of Lakeview Pentecostal Church who enjoyed fishing, bowling, yardwork, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Hogan; parents, George and Alma Hogan; sisters, Geneve Stanford and Louise Cummings; and granddaughter, Nicole Rogers.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Lakeview Pentecostal Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday at Bulger Funeral Home.

Robert is survived by his sons, Michael Robert Hogan (Kelly) of Michigan City, Indiana and Richard Bryant Hogan (Megan) of Macy, Indiana; daughters, Janet Rogers (Robert) of Walterboro, South Carolina and Tracy Holliday of Walkerton, Indiana; brothers, David Hogan of Booneville and Donald Hogan of Greenwood; sister, Kathy Rigsby of Booneville; grandchildren, Allie, Eric, Spencer, Jacob, Lucas, Ray, Paige, and Jason; 16 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Jacob Holliday, Lucas Holliday, Ray Holliday, Jason Rogers, Spencer Hogan, Eric Stantz, and Cyle Rensberger

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09/11/2026

Hattie Smithson Stem, our precious mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed from this life Tuesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 106 years, 3 months, to enter her heavenly home with Jesus, the father of her 9 children Carl Smithson and 6 of her children. She was born June 9, 1920, in Bloomer, Arkansas.

Words cannot express how blessed she was or how blessed her children were to have her as a mother. She always put others before herself. She was a truly Christian lady, ready to help anybody in need. She was a true servant of God. She always had an upbeat attitude and never complained. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and spending time with family. Everyone was welcome at her table.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Smithson; sons, GC Smithson and wife Barbara, Carl Dean Smithson, Ronald Smithson and wife Patsy, Kenneth Smithson and wife Joyce; daughters, Velma Whitley and husband Bud and Louise Gentry and husband Mike; sons-in-law, Jim Whitley and Ed Owens; second husband, Clint Stem; and parents, Clyde and Sue Boyd.

Visitation for Hattie will be Sunday afternoon September 13, 2026, from 3:00-5:00 at First Baptist Church, Lavaca.

Celebration of Life will be Monday morning September 14, 2026, at 10:00 at First Baptist Church with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery (south of Lavaca on Highway 22), under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home in Booneville, Arkansas.

Hattie is survived by three children, Richard Smithson and wife Shirley of Van Buren, Linda Owens of Lavaca, and Roger Smithson and wife Sandra of Lavaca; daughter-in-law, Helen Smithson (who was like a daughter to her); sisters-in-law, Joy Saucier of Lavaca and Etta “Ginger” Smithson of Lavaca; 20 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 36 great great grandchildren of which 4 girls were named after her.

Pallbearers: Ronnie, Tim, Mark, Kenny, Scotty, Josh, Dusty, and Darren Smithson

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to First Lavaca Building Fund.

Officiating the service will be Matthew Smithson, Steven Smithson, and Stuart Smithson.

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08/14/2026

Valrie Brownlee Emberson, 60, of Magazine, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was born December 18, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Earlier in her life, she held jobs in both accounting and housekeeping. She enjoyed crafting, needlepointing, crocheting, fishing, and baking. Shopping was another favorite pastime, particularly when it came to exploring yard sales. Above all, she cherished time spent with family.

She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Mike Emberson and 2nd husband, Rick Yandell; parents, Charles and Violet Brownlee; brother, Robert Brownlee; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Bulger Memorial Chapel with burial at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home. There will be no graveside service.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Bulger Funeral Home.

Valrie is survived by her son, Charley Emberson of Magazine, Arkansas; godson, Jaymie Brownlee of Kansas; godsister, Kate Brownlee of Morgan City, Louisiana; sister by heart, Dottie Beggs of Magazine, Arkansas; and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Luke Short, Patrick Cox, Logan Cox, Tyler Cotton, Hunter Cotton, and Levi Green

Honorary Pallbearers: Jaymie Brownlee and Cody Brownlee

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08/13/2026

Sandra Kay Swift, 82, of Booneville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born September 15, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa.

She was a member of the Allied Industrial Union and after 20 years as a forklift driver at Today’s Kids, she retired. She was a homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time outdoors, particularly tending to her flowers and plants.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Swift and her parents, Dean and Virginia Orr.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Bulger Memorial Chapel with burial at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home. There will be no graveside service.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday at Bulger Funeral Home.

Sandra is survived by her son, Billy Swift (Christopher) of Van Buren, Arkansas; daughters, Linda Swift and Jenny Decker, both of Booneville, Arkansas; brother, Rodney Orr of Pottsville, Arkansas; sister, Rose Champion of Van Buren, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

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07/28/2026

Robert James Shelton, 64, of Booneville, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was born September 29, 1961, in Ozark, Arkansas.

He was a member of the Starting Point Community Church. He had retired as a lineman from the Clay Richardson Construction Company and was a member of the Camp 4 Outlaws. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, Baggo and attending the sporting events of his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Betty Shelton; brothers, Ronnie and Tommy Shelton; grandson, Maverick Young; and nephew, Justin Shelton.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Starting Point Community Church with burial at Ellington Cemetery, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home. There will be no graveside service.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday at Starting Point Community Church.

Robert is survived by his wife of 27 years, Brenda Shelton of the home; sons, Tony Smith of Booneville, Arkansas, Bobby Shelton (Lisa) of Hockley, Texas, Michael Shelton (Crystal) of London, Arkansas, and Matthew Shelton of Russellville, Arkansas; daughters, Mandi Humphrey of Katy, Texas, Ashley Young (Matthew) of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Amber Lattin of Booneville, Arkansas; brother, Ricky Shelton of Plainview, Arkansas; sisters, Brenda Travis of Magazine, Arkansas, Debra Maness of Booneville, Arkansas, Glenda Shelton of Booneville, Arkansas, and Judy Schultz of Booneville, Arkansas; 13 grandchildren, Arianna, Zachary, Dillon, Hunter, Nevaeh, Malakai, Lorene, Michael, Bryson, Krisjen, Haileah, Skylar, and Shaylee; and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Bryan Maness, William Fowler, Steven Yates, Jonathan Travis, Bobby Posey, and Brad Terry

Honorary Pallbearers: Camp 4 Outlaws

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07/15/2026

John Dean Woodliff, 91, of Booneville, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born June 1, 1935, in Ratcliff, Arkansas.

After graduating from BHS, he served in the U.S. Air Force and later retired from Whirlpool, where he held the position of Quality Control Inspector. In addition, he was an elder, a Sunday school teacher, and Sunday school superintendent of the Booneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He had a love for gardening, particularly in growing roses and tulips, as well as studying the Bible.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Julia (Lindsey) Woodliff; sisters, Eula Jo Tillery, Estelle Reynolds, Lucille Hall, and Leneal Woodliff; and brothers, Rev. George Woodliff and JC Woodliff.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Bulger Memorial Chapel with burial at Old Union Cemetery in Magazine, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 10:00- 11:00 am, prior to the service on Friday.

John is survived by his wife, Addie Lou (Cooksey) Woodliff of Booneville; daughter, Rebecca Woodliff of Fort Smith; granddaughter, Alice Mick and husband Ryan of Alma; great grandchildren, Jackson and Jade Mick; godson, Brian Warrick; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers: Jackson Mick, Brian Warrick, Charles Tillery, and Jonathan Woodliff

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Booneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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06/11/2026

Joseph Anthony Strom, known affectionately as “Little Joe” to so many longtime residents of Booneville, passed away on June 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 22, 1964, and lived his entire life in Booneville.

Joe was born with Downs syndrome, the youngest of nine children born to Chet and Sis Strom. He was a delight to everyone who ever met him and, typical of a Downs child, had hugs for everyone. Joe’s treasures were not in silver and gold, but in his collection of pens and pencils, tote bags, notebooks, movie star magazines, and soda pop. In his early days, his many Alf dolls were his constant companions, especially on road trips to Las Vegas, where he was often invited on stage to dance with the chorus line. He learned to read and write and would write to celebrities asking for a signed picture. He would sing and dance with the reckless abandon of a purely innocent child. Little Joe had no room for anything but love in his heart.

Joe has been reunited in heaven with Chet and Sis, his mother and father. He is survived by his eight older brothers and sisters: Donna, Barbara, Judy, Mary, Johnny, Tanya, Patty and Tommy, and by their spouses and children. He loved all of his nieces and nephews so much and was always so happy to see them.

Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Booneville on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery at 1:00 pm, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity in his honor.

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