ᐅ Arkansas Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Billy D "Gov" Kesterson

Died September 24, … More Information
Billy D "Gov" Kesterson, age 77 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away peacefully September 24, 2011.
Obituary published: September 25, 2011 in "Pine Bluff Com"

▰ Arlin Lester Kesterson

Died June 03, … More Information
Arlin Lester Kesterson, born July 24, 1939 joined the Lord June 3, 2016 in De Queen, Arkansas. Arlin was 76.

▰ Tony Eli Kester

Died December 23, … More Information
Tony Eli Kester, of Arkansas, born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2020. Tony was 48.
Obituary published: December 24, 2020 in "Current L (MO)"

▰ Ruth Lucile (Yount) Kester

Died December 23, … More Information
Ruth Lucile (Yount) Kester, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on December 23, 2002. Ruth was 85.
Obituary published: December 24, 2002 in "Mornews"

▰ Ola Mae Kester

Died February 25, … More Information
Ola Mae Kester, 86, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 1998 in Elaine, Arkansas.
Obituary published: February 26, 1998 in "Mphs-CA (TN)"

▰ Ola Mae Kester

Died February 25, … More Information
On February 25, 1998, Ola Mae Kester, 86, of Elaine, Arkansas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: February 26, 1998 in "DemGaz"

▰ Mary Kathleen Kester

Died August 05, … More Information
Mary Kathleen Kester, age 82 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on August 5, 2001.
Obituary published: August 06, 2001 in "Southwest TR"

▰ Harleen M (Gordon) Kester

Died September 07, … More Information
Harleen M (Gordon) Kester, of Arkansas, born in Seaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully September 7, 2001. Harleen was 74.
Obituary published: September 08, 2001 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Donald Ray Kester

Died November 03, … More Information
Donald Ray Kester, age 75 of Mulberry, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next November 3, 2018.
Obituary published: November 04, 2018 in "SW Times"

▰ Denny Kester

Died November 24, … More Information
Denny Kester died unexpectedly on November 24, 2004 at the age of 52 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Obituary published: November 25, 2004 in "Mornews"

▰ Charles Nelson Kester

Died November 14, … More Information
Charles Nelson Kester, age 88 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on November 14, 2002.
Obituary published: November 15, 2002 in "SW Times"

▰ Charles M Kester

Died March 07, … More Information
Charles M Kester, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest March 7, 2014. Charles was 45.
Obituary published: March 08, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ Carl Houston Kester

Died May 12, … More Information
Carl Houston Kester, of Hindsville, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest May 12, 2003. Carl was 78.
Obituary published: May 13, 2003 in "Mornews"

▰ Vennie Nell Kessner

Died May 08, … More Information
Vennie Nell Kessner, born May 18, 1933 passed from this world into the next May 8, 2015 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Vennie was 81.

▰ Wanda Louise Kessler

Died February 14, … More Information
Wanda Louise Kessler, born February 16, 1939 passed from this world into the next February 14, 2014 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Wanda was 74.

▰ Robert Allen Kessler

Died September 15, … More Information
Robert Allen Kessler, of Arkansas, born in Charleston, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020. Robert was 65.
Obituary published: September 16, 2020 in "DemGaz"

▰ Lela (Hamilton) Kessler

Died December 14, … More Information
Lela (Hamilton) Kessler, of Arkansas, born in Kentucky, departed this life Sunday December 14, 2004. Lela was 97.
Obituary published: December 15, 2004 in "ARGaz"

▰ Joseph Raymond Kessler

Died January 02, … More Information
Joseph Raymond Kessler, born June 26, 1927 entered Heaven's gates on January 2, 2018 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Joseph was 90.

▰ Jan (Wilson) Kessler

Died July 04, … More Information
Jan (Wilson) Kessler, of Ft Smith, Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 4, 2017. Jan was 63.
Obituary published: July 05, 2017 in "SW Times"

▰ Jan (Wilson) Kessler

Died July 01, … More Information
Jan (Wilson) Kessler, 63, of Ft Smith, Arkansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 1, 2017.
Obituary published: July 02, 2017 in "SW Times"

▰ Jan Kessler

Died June 29, … More Information
Jan Kessler, born March 4, 1954 entered eternal life June 29, 2017 in Arkansas. Jan was 63.

▰ Jan Kessler

Died June 29, … More Information
Jan Kessler, born March 4, 1954 entered eternal life June 29, 2017 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jan was 63.
Family members and close friends: , Connie Alexander, Debbi Jones, Carol Rader, Secretary, St. Boniface Catholic School, Carol Jerrehian, Loretta & Guy Whitney, Wendy Calla Mcdermott, Christie Davis-harp, Missy Powell-riedl, Toni Holderfield, Samantha Layes, Barbara & Fred Lewis, Sherry Bracken, Nora Hampton Sams, Debra Beam, Robert And Brooke Capron, G And Lisa Walters, Julie Ruth, Connie Jackson, Barbara Hynes Myers, Richard Foster, Caroline Montgomery, Barbara Wilson, Bruce Hoffsommer, Patti Ledbetter, Candice Jeffries, Rose Rudisill, Carol & Ron Sparks, Stan & Lee Vlademar, Ron & Penny Young, Mary Hinkel, Judy Reeves, Jaimie Alexander, Joe Chrestman, Nathan Blevins, Pamberly Williams, Michael And Janice Zoller, Mercie ( Kaidence's Grandmother ), Jane Ann Short, Anna Marie Ferrell, Donna Keller, Wendy Dunaway, Danielle Radford, Courtney Anderson, Debbie Holdren, Jon Wellnitz, Wade Shownes, Willie Mae Hill, Randall Hinton, Teresa Freeman, Jayne Gates Alford, Bj Dial-mckim, Sandra Mcclure, John Cutsinger, Carl And Rosemary Underwood, Bruce And Brenda Vick, Ines Robles-hough, Susan Roberts, Vicki Ellison, Terry Money, Gloria Schmidt, Dan Beam, Evelyn Shirl, Brenda Mikel, Duane And Willota Andrews, Sandra Unangst, Barbara Karber, Kim Blaylock-davis, Linda Reeves-hobbs, Jerry Green, Christi Roselle, Llary Zang, Kathryn Martin, Wes Andrews, Barbara Dalke, Helen Holland

▰ James Richard Ii Kessler

Died February 17, … More Information
James Richard Ii Kessler, age 45 of Arkansas, born in San Pablo, California, passed away February 17, 2011.
Obituary published: February 18, 2011 in "Reno G-J (NV)"

▰ James Richard Kessler

Died February 02, … More Information
James Richard Kessler, born August 26, 1965 died on February 2, 2011 in Arkansas. James was 45.

▰ Geraldine (Greenberg) Kessler

Died May 16, … More Information
Geraldine (Greenberg) Kessler, of Arkansas, born in Brooklyn, New York, gained her wings on May 16, 2001. Geraldine was 73.
Obituary published: May 17, 2001 in "Bucks Co C-T (PA)"

▰ George Robert Kessler

Died February 23, … More Information
George Robert Kessler, born December 17, 1931 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 23, 2016 in Van Buren, Arkansas. George was 84. Tags: #Gerber #Kessler #Debbie #Fort #Robert #Idaho #Cooper #Rudy #John #Stamps #Checotah #Edwards #Chapel #Gill #Buren #Alma
Obituary: George Robert Kessler, 84, of Van Buren, passed away , 23, 2016. He was born 17, 1931 in Wharton, TX to the late Charles and Edna Kessler. He was an inspector for Gerber.

He is survived by his wife, Ada Kessler of the home; a daughter, Debbie Kessler of Fort Smith; three stepsons, Robert Cooper of Idaho, Tom Cooper of Rudy, and John Cooper of Stamps; a brother, Joe Kessler of Checotah, OK; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

service will be 2:00 p.m. , 27, 2016 at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel with interment to follow at Gill , under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma of Van Buren.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. , 26, 2016 at Edwards Van-Alma , 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.

▰ George Robert Kessler

Died February 23, … More Information
George Robert Kessler, born December 17, 1931 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 23, 2016 in Van Buren, Arkansas. George was 84.

▰ Ada Lou Kessler

Died August 02, … More Information
Ada Lou Kessler, born March 29, 1934 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 2, 2016 in Arkansas. Ada was 82.

▰ Ada Lou Kessler

Died August 02, … More Information
Ada Lou Kessler, born March 29, 1934 entered into eternal rest August 2, 2016 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Ada was 82.

▰ William Martin Kessinger

Died January 14, … More Information
William Martin Kessinger, born August 18, 1933 passed from this world into the next January 14, 2016 in West Memphis, Arkansas. William was 82. Tags: #Shirley
Obituary: William was born on 18, 1933 and passed away on , 14, 2016. William was a resident of West Memphis, Arkansas at the time of passing. William was married to Shirley.

▰ Robert Gene Kessinger

Died January 03, … More Information
Robert Gene Kessinger, age 71 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, joined the Lord January 3, 2001.
Obituary published: January 04, 2001 in "SW Times"

▰ Mary V (Hipp) Kessinger

Died August 26, … More Information
Mary V (Hipp) Kessinger, age 82 of Little Rock, Arkansas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she August 26, 2004.
Obituary published: August 27, 2004 in "ARGaz"

▰ Jim Kessinger

Died January 20, … More Information
Jim Kessinger, born May 10, 1922 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home January 20, 2016 in Batesville, Arkansas. Jim was 93. Tags: #Bernice
Obituary: Jim was born on May 10, 1922 and passed away on , 20, 2016. Jim was a resident of Batesville, Arkansas at the time of passing. Jim was married to Bernice.

▰ Deborah Jo (Webb) Kessinger

Died October 16, … More Information
Deborah Jo (Webb) Kessinger, of Arkansas, born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 16, 2007. Deborah was 50.
Obituary published: October 17, 2007 in "HSSentinelRecord"

▰ Deborah Jo (Webb) Kessinger

Died October 15, … More Information
Deborah Jo (Webb) Kessinger, of Arkansas, born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home October 15, 2007. Deborah was 50.
Obituary published: October 16, 2007 in "HSSentinelRecord"

▰ Colby Kessinger

Died March 06, … More Information
Colby Kessinger, born June 13, 1986 passed away peacefully March 6, 2015 in Silioam Springs, Arkansas. Colby was 28. Tags: #Fayetteville #Allen #Kessinger #Kimberly #Clark #Springs #Dallas #Arkansas #Melissa #Siloam #Caeley #Courtney #Alisha #Makenzie #Millie #Cayson #Sandy #Chris #Tulsa #Nick #Levi #John #Lowell #Taylor #Jeffery #Prairie #Kassi #Grandmothers #Mason #Deaton #Grandfather #Mary #Emmitt #Grandmother #Bruner #Rita #Buck #Hayden #Yell #Robinson #Gordon #Backstrom #Pyeatte
Obituary: Christopher Colby Allen Kessinger 28 of Siloam Springs, AR passed away on , 6, 2015 at the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Colby was born 13, 1986 at Fayetteville, AR; he was the son of Allen Wayne Kessinger and Kimberly Kay Clark. Colby was a chef at the Inn At The Springs. He loved spending time with his children and cooking. Colby also enjoyed football and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Arkansas Razorbacks. Survivors include: Father Allen Kessinger & Melissa Whaler Siloam Springs, AR Mother Kimberly Kay Clark Siloam Springs, AR Children Caeley & Courtney Kessinger and their mother Alisha Lovell
Siloam Springs, AR Makenzie, Millie & Cayson Kessinger and their mother Sandy Boone
Siloam Springs, AR Brothers Chris Hutton Tulsa, OK
Nick Kessinger Siloam Springs, AR
Levi Kessinger Siloam Springs, AR
John Walker Lowell, AR
Taylor Barron Siloam Springs, AR
Jeffery Clark Prairie Grove, AR Sister Kassi Kessinger Siloam Springs, AR Maternal Grandmothers Jane Mason & Dee Deaton Siloam Springs, AR
Maternal Grandfather Jerry & Mary Mason Emmitt, AR Great Grandmother Lurline Bruner Siloam Springs, AR Colby is also survived by numerous family, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Tim & Rita Thompson, great grandfather Buck Bruner and a nephew Hayden Kessinger. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on , 9, 2015 from 5pm – 8pm. A graveside service will be held at Yell in the Robinson Community on , 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Gordon Topping will officiate the service under the direction of Backstrom – Pyeatte of Siloam Springs, AR .

▰ Brad Kessinger

Died January 23, … More Information
Brad Kessinger, of White Hall, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior January 23, 2010. Brad was 31.
Obituary published: January 24, 2010 in "Pine Bluff Com"

▰ Brad Kessinger

Died January 24, … More Information
Brad Kessinger, of White Hall, Arkansas, died on January 24, 2010. Brad was 31.
Obituary published: January 25, 2010 in "DemGaz"

▰ Virginia Kessens

Died February 28, … More Information
Virginia Kessens, born August 17, 1930 joined the Lord February 28, 2015 in Harrison, Arkansas. Virginia was 84.

▰ George Melvin Kesselring

Died February 03, … More Information
George Melvin Kesselring, born December 11, 1923 went to be with his Lord and Savior February 3, 2017 in Arkansas. George was 93. Tags: #Charles #Olive #Wayne #Willard #Guthrie #High #Army #Corps #World #Lieutenant #Pilot #Goodfellow #Field #Angelo #England #Germany #Bomber #Force #Europe #Personnel #Major #George #Corene #Sevier #Gary #Randy #Brenda #Northeastern #University #Tahlequah #Muskogee #School #Oklahoma #Corrections #Sears #Store #Carters #Resort #Lake #Kesselring #Estate #Clarkesville #Buren #Country #United #Clinton #House #Burens #Diana #Moines #Rhinda #Jonesboro #Russell #John #Amanda #Heather #Kimberly #Jill #Marci #Scott #Nicole #Edwards #Chapel #Fort #National #Military #Jhadi #Assisted #Facility #Alma #Georges
Obituary: George M. Kesselring was born in Guthrie , IA, in 1923. He was the son of Charles and Olive Kesselring and brother of Wayne, Willard, and Joe. George grew up on several farms in Guthrie . He graduated from Guthrie High School in 1941.

George enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet in 1942 during World War II. He graduated from flight school and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. George was first assigned to be a Pilot Instructor at Goodfellow Air Field, San Angelo, TX. In 1943, he and his crew were sent to England to fly combat missions over Germany. With the 91st Bomber Group, 8th Air Force, he flew 35 missions as a decorated pilot of B-17 bombers. His tour of duty in Europe was finished on 13, 1945. George completed his Air Force career in various fields of Personnel and retired as a Major on 31, 1963.

On 17, 1952, George married Corene Watson. met in the county clerks office where she worked in Sevier , AR, while he was a recruiter for the U.S. Air Force. George was the father of three children - Gary, Randy, and Brenda.

military service, George graduated from college at Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK. He taught sociology and psychology at Muskogee High School and, after forty years, was still in touch with students who felt his influence as an educator. In Oklahoma City, George was a case manager for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Over the years, George and Corene were involved in small businesses such as their Sears Catalog Store, Carters Landing Resort on Lake Tenkiller, and Kesselring Real Estate in Clarkesville, AR. George and Corene retired to Van Buren, AR. In 2010, George moved to Country Gardens in Muskogee to be near his daughter, Brenda.

George Kesselring was an expressive and talented writer whose editorial pieces gained him a following of readers and friends from all over the United States. He was very knowledgeable of our government and the world around him. He was invited to two presidential inaugurations and attended a barbeque at the Clinton White House. George was a kind and concerned person who tried to make his world better in small ways. He was active in the Van Buren Democratic party and was a leading contributor. Corene and George purchased backpacks for schoolchildren to be packed with food so they would not go hungry over weekends and holidays. were also among Van Burens leading contributors of take-home backpacks, spending countless hours searching for the best prices and nicest packs.

A loving father and grandfather, George was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Corene. He was survived by his sons, Gary Kesselring and wife Diana of Des Moines, IA, and Randy Kesselring and wife Rhinda of Jonesboro, AR; and his daughter, Brenda Rumley and husband Russell of Muskogee, OK. George was also survived by grandchildren, John Harjo, George and Amanda Manning, Heather Kesselring, Kimberly Beltrame, Jill Alessio, Marci and Scott Armstrong, Nicole Kesselring, and 13 great-grandchildren.

service will be 11:30 a.m. , 7, 2017 at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National with Military Honors, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma of Van Buren, AR.

Gary Kesselring, Randy Kesselring, Russell Rumley, John Harjo, Jhadi Harjo, and George Manning are honored to serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the staff and residents of Country Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The family will visit with friends from 10:30 a.m. until the funeral hour, , 7, 2017 at the funeral home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.

The family asks that Georges memory be honored through kind and thoughtful treatment of your own family members.

▰ George Melvin Kesselring

Died February 03, … More Information
George Melvin Kesselring, born December 11, 1923 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master February 3, 2017 in Van Buren, Arkansas. George was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Charles Pennington, Jacqueline Scott-bateman

▰ Donald Kesselring

Died July 19, … More Information
Donald Kesselring, age 66 of Arkansas, born in Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 19, 2006.
Obituary published: July 20, 2006 in "Pine Bluff Com"

▰ Gale (Knight) Kessel

Died July 20, … More Information
Gale (Knight) Kessel, age 59 of Searcy, Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on July 20, 2005.
Obituary published: July 21, 2005 in "Jonesboro Sun"

▰ Gale Kessel

Died July 20, … More Information
Gale Kessel, of Searcy, Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on July 20, 2005. Gale was 59.
Obituary published: July 21, 2005 in "ARGaz"

▰ Craig K Kessel

Died January 31, … More Information
Craig K Kessel, age 88 of Arkansas, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2014.
Obituary published: February 01, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ Winfred Cross "Wimpy" Kesner

Died February 11, … More Information
Winfred Cross "Wimpy" Kesner, a resident of Ft Smith, Arkansas for decades, died February 11, 2019 in Ft Smith, Arkansas at the age of 95.
Obituary published: February 12, 2019 in "SW Times"

▰ Winfred "Wimpy" Kesner

Died February 10, … More Information
Winfred "Wimpy" Kesner, born July 30, 1924 passed away peacefully February 10, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Winfred was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Mary Safranek, Doug And Tina Mcallister, Gordon Wells, Rocky Walker

▰ Virginia Pauline "Polly" Kesner

Died May 18, … More Information
Virginia Pauline "Polly" Kesner, born June 18, 1929 went to be with her Lord and Savior May 18, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Virginia was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Helen Holland, John & Keni Rodgers, Carol Mcgrew, Carolyn Bowen, James & Edna Wagoner, Jimmie Grace Young, Galen Black

▰ Mary Lou (Whitson) Kesner

Died June 15, … More Information
Mary Lou (Whitson) Kesner, age 92 of Ft Smith, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2020.
Obituary published: June 16, 2020 in "SW Times"

▰ Mary Lou Kesner

Died June 14, … More Information
Mary Lou Kesner, born February 11, 1928 entered eternal life June 14, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mary was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Beverly Hansen, David Kesner And Wife Brenda Leslie Kesner, Winfred “wimpy” Kesner ( Deceased ), Bertha English Whitson ( Deceased ), Mark Kesner And Wife Marcelle, Adam Curlin, Jack Whitson, Sr. ( Deceased ), Rosemary Geren And Husband Terry, O. Dale Kesner ( Deceased ), Herbert Kesner ( Deceased ), Jim Mainard And Wife Judy Mason Mainard ( Deceased ), Jason Curlin, Keni Swearingen Rodgers And Husband John, Barbara Buras, Norma Helmert Whitson, Maribel Kesner Swearingen ( Deceased ), Christopher Curlin And Wife Liz Lowe Curlin, J.w. Kesner, Jr. ( Deceased ), Benjamin Curlin, Jay Mainard And Wife Kaitlyn Mainard, Leslie Swearingen Banner, Jack Whitson, Jr. ( Deceased ), Steve Kesner And Wife Brenda Corbin Kesner, Gideon Curlin And Wife Megan Schofield, Calyon, Maxwell And Julia Rose, Kathy Austin And Husband Buddy, Gelene Whitson Mainard And Husband Clifton Mainard ( Deceased ), Phyllis Russell And Husband James, Jay Curlin, Charity Curlin, Brent Kesner And Wife Amy Camp Kesner, Jessie And Rileigh, Gabriel Curlin, “jay” Phillip Swearingen And Wife Valerie, Bonnie Dale Curlin
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