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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.
A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.
In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.
If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Cpl. Kevin Haney
January 28, 2019
Corporal Kevin Haney, 51, of Guy, ended his watch Monday January 28, 2019. Born November 4, 1967 in Fort Smith to the late Gerald and Sharon Henson Haney, Kevin was a United States Army veteran and retired from the Fort Smith Police Department. Corporal Haney served the FSPD for over 20 years, starting in May of 1994. He retired on Oct. 7, 2014, but his impact continues to be ...
Ronald Spankuch
January 04, 2019
Ronald William Spankuch, 78, of Shirley, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. Born August 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Louis Spankuch and Rosalie Rosengart, Ronald was a retired professional firefighter and Fire Academy Instructor. In his spare time, Ronald enjoyed fishing, football, playing penuckle and attending the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Left to cheri ...
Doug Deckard
July 27, 1965 - - April 30, 2017
Scotty Douglas "Doug" Deckard, 51, of Quitman, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017. Born July 27, 1965 in Heber Springs to Richard Lee and Marilyn Martin Deckard, Doug, as he is known by everyone, was a communications dealer for Hyteria Radio. Doug made his life as a public servant. Beginning his fire service career in 1981 at age 16 and becoming an EMT in 1986, he had served ...
Rodney Shumway
June 28, 1947 - - October 25, 2016
Rodney Allen Shumway, 69, of Clinton passed away Tuesday October 25, 2016. Born June 28, 1947 to the late Richard and Henrietta Moore Shumway, Rodney was a retired Deputy Sheriff for the San Luis Obispo Sheriffs Office in California. Rodney is survived by a son, Timothy Shumway, his daughter-in-law, Shannon Shumway, and his granddaughters, Macey and Harper Shumway; brother, ...
Ronald Gray
July 27, 1943 - - July 13, 2016
Ronald Charles Gray, 72, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday July 13, 2016 at his home. Born July 27, 1943 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Charles and Sarah Belle Fitzsimmons Gray, Ronald served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. After leaving the Navy, Ronald worked for the railroad. After retiring from the railroad, he served as a police officer for the City of ...
Joey Morrow
December 09, 1970 - - June 10, 2015
Joey Franklin Morrow, 44, of Heber Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born December 9, 1970 to James and Bettie West Morrow in Memphis, TN, Joey dedicated his life to helping others. He was an Sergeant for the UCA Police Department in Conway and currently as a Deputy Sheriff for the Cleburne County Sheriff's Department. Joey enjoyed his ...
Herbert Reeves
December 18, 1935 - - February 03, 2015
Herbert Loren Reeves, Jr., 79, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was born December 18, 1935 to the late Herbert Loren, Sr. and Lavina Harness Reeves. He loved to fish and do wood-working and served as the Sheriff of Searcy County from 1974 to 1982. Herbert also served his country in the Army and worked in Construction before and after serving as Sheriff. Le ...
Gary Cossey
April 18, 1956 - - January 19, 2015
Gary Dale Cossey, 58, of Clinton, passed away Monday January 19, 2015 at his home. Born April 18, 1956 to Claude and Audrey Cossey, Gary grew up in Bee Branch Arkansas. As soon as he was old enough, he joined The Marine Corp where he was the number one sharpshooter on his base for 2 years. At the age of 22 he was gifted with a son, Josh, who was his pride and joy and his side ...
William Young
July 01, 1941 - - September 22, 2014
Bill Young, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at White River Medical Center on Monday, September 22, 2014, surrounded by family. Born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, Bill made his home in a number of towns across his beloved Arkansas. In 2010, Bill married Sandy, the love of his life, and moved to Batesville. The two spent their time enjoying their children, grandchildr ...
Jack Eaton
November 24, 1927 - - June 09, 2014
Jack L. Eaton, 87, Resident of Fairfield Bay, passed away June 9, 2014 He was born November 24, 1927 in Waukomis Oklahoma to the late Everette and Viola Eaton. He attended Central High School in Oklahoma City and at age 16 he joined the Merchant Marines without his parents consent. He also served in the United States Navy as a Yoeman after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Upon ...
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