Arkansas High School Arkansas Alumni Obituaries

Vicki Lynn Guyton Orr of Texarkana passed away on Saturday January 31 2026 at the age of 76. The daughter of Dorothy and Willie Guyton Vicki was born on February 14 1949. She was raised in Texarkana Arkansas and graduated from Arkansas High School. She lived her entire life in Texarkana where she lo...

Alvin Louis Prieur Jr. 75 of Fort Smith Arkansas passed away peacefully Saturday January 24 2026 in Fort Smith surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin L. and Crystal Hamilton Prieur. Born October 25 1950 in Texarkana Arkansas Al was an only child and the apple of hi...

Robin Zoe Bowman Brainard65 of Samburg TN passed away on Tuesday January 20 2026 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joel and Voncille Carter Bowman. Robin was born September 5 1960 in Brinkley AR. She graduated from Marianna Arkansas High School where she played the Bassoon. She late...

Hershel Buddy Phillips came into the world in Texarkana Arkansas and never really left the people thereor anywhere elseunchanged. From the very beginning Buddy had a way with people that felt effortless and genuine. At Arkansas High School where he graduated with the Class of 1962 he was known just ...

Danny Gene Lummus Sr. age 70 of Hooks Texas went home to rest with his Lord and Savior on Friday January 2 2026 following a brief illness. Danny was born on August 14 1955 at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana Arkansas to Wanda and William Bill Lummus. Raised in Texarkana Danny graduated from Arkansa...

Terri (McGowan) Pressnall, 64, of Arkansas City, Kansas, passed away Feb. 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.Terri was born July 6, 1961, in Arkansas City to Ed and Millie McGowan. She graduated from Arkansas City High School and earned a degree in busines...

Jerry Lee Walker of Arkansas City, Kansas 88, left us peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by his family at home on February 9, 2026.Jerry was born January 2, 1938 to Jack and Irene (Sims) Walker in Arkansas City, Kansas. Jerry attended Arkansas City High School graduating in 1956. He worked at...

Harvey Cecil Mefford, 90 of Arkansas City went to be with the lord Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover.Harvey was born October 28, 1935 in Muskogee, OK to John Francis Mefford and Christine (Leonard). He graduated from Arkansas City High School. Harvey served in the Un...

David Rea Ward of Sharonville Ohio passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday January 24 2026 at the age of 89. He was born in Abilene Kansas to the late Clifford and Callah Moody Ward. David is survived by Debra Morris his wife of 32 years son Timothy Scott Ward Holly Ward daughters Lisa Tay...

Barbara Jean Berg Sweet 69 of Winfield Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning February 2 2026. Barbara was born to John Stan and Bonnie Jean Hallmark Berg on July 13 1956 at Memorial Hospital. She was the fourth of five children. She attended C4 Elementary School Arkansas City Middl...

The oldest of two children was born to Parries Kell and Cyril Powell on September 9 1926 in Cairo Illinois. She was baptized on September 26 1926 at St. Joseph Church and named Martha Ann. Her brother Robert completed the Powell family. Martha attended St. Joseph Grade School staffed by the School S...

Thomas Tom Lee Haynes 78 of Arkansas City KS passed away Sunday December 28 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A come and go celebration of life will be held from 13 PM on Wednesday December 31 2025 at the Parkerfield Community Center. Please dress casually. Memorial contributions may be mad...

Ivan Roger Fultz 90 of Arkansas City KS passed away on January 26 2026 with his children by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM on Thursday January 29th 2026 at Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City. Memorials may be made to Harry Hynes Hospice and left in the care of the funeral home. ...

Leona Lee Hesket 95 of Rose Hill KS passed away peacefully on Sunday January 4 2026 at the Fountainview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rose Hill. Funeral services will be held at 1100 A.M. Friday January 9 2026 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home in Arkansas City KS with a visitation starting a...

Ivan Roger Fultz 90 of Arkansas City KS passed away on January 26 2026 with his children by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM on Thursday January 29th 2026 at Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City. Memorials may be made to Harry Hynes Hospice and left in the care of the funeral home. ...

Thomas Tom Lee Haynes 78 of Arkansas City KS passed away Sunday December 28 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A come and go celebration of life will be held from 13 PM on Wednesday December 31 2025 at the Parkerfield Community Center. Please dress casually. Memorial contributions may be mad...

Leona Lee Hesket 95 of Rose Hill KS passed away peacefully on Sunday January 4 2026 at the Fountainview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rose Hill. Funeral services will be held at 1100 A.M. Friday January 9 2026 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home in Arkansas City KS with a visitation starting a...

Marie Antionette Walker was born in Texarkana on April 22 1960 to the union of Percy Vertis B. Walker sixtyfive years ago. She was a member of True Vine Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Andrew First Lady Latosha Box Smith where she attended until her demise. And prior to that...

Marcia Cales, 75, of Arkansas City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center surrounded by her family.Marcia was born on November 25, 1950, to Harold and Lucille (Murphy) Henkel. She was raised in her hometown and graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1969....

Lewis Austin Allen, 74, of Arkansas City, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at William Newton Hospital with his wife and children by his side.Lewis was born March 14, 1951, in Wichita, KS to Robert and Audrey (Raymond) Allen. Along with his parents and siblings, he lived in Arkansas City...

Robben Ledeker ObituaryHarry Robben Ledeker left this earth on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. Born May 14, 1925, Ledeker was 100 years old and the last surviving WWII veteran of Arkansas City, Kansas. Son of William and Mazy Ledeker, Robben and his siblings, Bill and Sue, were third generation Ar...

Shirley Ann Moore, 96, was ushered into heaven by angels to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on Monday, November 24, 2025.Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Arkansas City. Pastor David Stanley will officiate. Interment w...

Gladys Guinn Allen 94 of Houston formerly of Beaumont died in her home January 5 2026 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Port Arthur to Corrie Gladys Andrews Guinn of Troup and Leland Lee Guinn of Rusk. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School until moving to Beaumont High where ...