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Latimer Funeral Home Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Nashville and Murfreesboro area

Ann Jackson

Ann Jackson

Dec 14, 2025

Ann Jackson, age 87, a resident of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1938 in Mineral Springs.

A formal obituary will follow.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.

A funeral service for Mrs. Jackson will follow at...

Martin Mendes

Martin Mendes

Dec 13, 2025

Martin Mendes, age 73, a resident of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 18, 1951.

A memorial service to honor Mr. Mendes' legacy will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Sunset church of Christ building. Arrangements are under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home...

Richard Marvin Fain

Richard Marvin Fain

Dec 12, 2025

Richard Marvin Fain, known as Dick to family and friends, died December 12, 2025 at his home in Billstown, AR. He was born March 31, 1949 in Nashville, AR to John Paul Fain and Clio Stone Fain.

He was a 1967 honor graduate of Delight High School and a 1971 graduate of Southern State College in Magnolia, AR. He was a...

Randy Woodall

Randy Woodall

Dec 12, 2025

Mr. Randy Woodall of Delight, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Arrangements are pending, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Murfreesboro.

You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com

Wilton Westfall

Wilton Westfall

Dec 8, 2025

Wilton L. Westfall, age 88, of Nashville, Arkansas passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 16, 1937, in Nashville, Arkansas, the son of the late Ridgell and Denver Olean Green Westfall.

Mr. Westfall was a proud Elder of the Murfreesboro Church of Christ and enjoyed teaching class for...

Axel Marquez

Axel Marquez

Dec 2, 2025

Axel Marquez, age 22, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Nashville, Arkansas.

Axel was born on May 1, 2003 in Huetamo, Mexico to Francisca Cardenas.

Axel is survived by his loving father and mother, Fredy and Francisca Marquez, his brother Christopher Marquez and sisters Stephanie and Allison Marquez. Paternal grandparents, Inocencia Cienfuegos and Francisco Marquez and Maternal...

Mary Lou Roberts

Mary Lou Roberts

Nov 28, 2025

Mary Lou Bell Roberts, age 70 of Billstown, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 in Glenwood. She was born on April 27, 1955 in Corvallis, Oregon to the late Jack and Otha Stone Bell.

Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Delight Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, mowing her lawn and especially shopping. She...

Patricia Ann Blakely

Patricia Ann Blakely

Nov 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Blakely, age 87 of Nashville, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1938, in Nashville to the late Willie Vachel and Marie Puryear. 

Patricia was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Nashville. She served many years as the Children's Department Director and was very passionate about Operation...

Charles Wayne Bohannon

Charles Wayne Bohannon

Nov 16, 2025

Charles W. Bohannon of Nashville, Arkansas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 16, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Charles was born September 28, 1964 in Nashville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Bohannon, his mother, Shirley Cowart Price, his step-father Johnny Price, his sister, Brenda Bohannon, and his special...

Joyce Jeanette Walters

Joyce Jeanette Walters

Nov 11, 2025

Joyce Jeanette Walters, age 87 of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 14, 1938 at her family’s homeplace west of Nashville to the late Edgar Lawrence McCrary and Billie Moss McCrary.

Joyce was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Nashville. She was a kind and faithful Christian...

Larry Eugene Grantz

Larry Eugene Grantz

Nov 10, 2025

Larry Eugene Grantz, 83, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.

Larry was born in Lawrence, Kansas, to Joseph and Pearl Grantz. He lived in Valley Falls, Winchester, Oskaloosa, McLouth, and Tonganoxie, KS growing up with his 7 siblings. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Estes Grantz, his son Larry E Grantz, Jr, his daughters...

Jo Ellen Chesshir

Jo Ellen Chesshir

Nov 8, 2025

Jo Ellen Halcombe Chesshir, age 80, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Nashville, AR. She was born on February 2, 1945, in New Hope, AR, to George Halcombe and Gladys Rodgers Halcombe.

At the age of 17, Jo Ellen married Ralph Chesshir in 1962, and they shared 45 wonderful years together. As long-time poultry and cattle farmers, they were...

David Elmer Holloway

David Elmer Holloway

Nov 2, 2025

"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31

David Elmer Holloway, 88, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, known to generations simply as "Coach," went to be with his Lord on November 2, 2025. When called Mr....

Joan Rea

Joan Rea

Nov 2, 2025

Joan Rea Kepple, 89, of Murfreesboro passed away from this life Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Murfreesboro. She was born July 25, 1936, in Newcastle, Texas, the daughter of the late Morris and Bessie Copeland Guinn.

Our mom was a devoted wife, mother, but more than that she was a very devoted Christian. She led us by example. She was active...

Billie Jo Walker

Billie Jo Walker

Oct 30, 2025

Billie Jo Walker, age 93 of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 30, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 5, 1932 in Provo, Arkansas to the late Joesph Aaron Cherry and Mildred Wise Cherry.

Billie was a member of the Harvest Time Assembly of God in Murfreesboro and spent numerous hours reading her Bible. She would often write...

Catherine Ann Willard

Catherine Ann Willard

Oct 29, 2025

Catherine Ann “Cathy” Willard

October 1, 1951 – October 29, 2025 

Catherine Ann “Cathy” Willard passed peacefully in Nashville on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on October 1, 1951, Cathy lived a life full of love, faith, and family.

She was the cherished wife of Paul Willard, and a devoted mother to Shannon Williams of Aledo, Texas, and...

Belinda Gail Hughes

Belinda Gail Hughes

Oct 20, 2025

Belinda Gail Hughes, 65, of Nashville, Arkansas passed away on Monday October 20, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born March 20, 1960, in Bell County, Texas, the daughter of the late Travis and Mary Ross Hughes.

Belinda was a loving person with an infectious laugh. She loved her family, friends and had a deep love for animals.

In addition to her...

Conrad J. Cox

Conrad J. Cox

Oct 17, 2025

Conrad J. Cox, age 82 of Nathan passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Little Rock. He was a graduate of Delight High School, class of 1963. He was born to E.C. (Shorty) and Bessie York Cox on March 24, 1943. He was devoted to the Lord and a faithful member of Nathan Church of Christ.

In addition to his...

Billy Gene Nester

Billy Gene Nester

Oct 16, 2025

Billy Gene Nester, age 75 of Greenwood, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1950 in Fort Smith, to the late Tommy Henry Nester and Clara Belle Long Nester.

Mr. Nester enjoyed fishing in his spare time and was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his...

William Travis McLaughlin Jr.

William Travis McLaughlin Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

William T Mclaughlin Jr. Was born April 9, 1944, and passed peacefully from this earth on October 12, 2025, at his home. Mr McLaughlin was a long-time resident of Nashville, AR, and a member of the Sunset Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Nashville High School (Class of 1962) and a Graduate of Henderson State University (Class of...