Funeral Homes in Van Buren, AR

Facts about Van Buren, Arkansas

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Taylor Stockemer (american football player).

Van Buren /væn ˈbjʊərən/ is the second largest city in the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area and the county seat of Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. The city is located directly northeast of Fort Smith at the Interstate 40 - Interstate 540 junction. The city was incorporated in 1842 and as of the 2010 census had a population of 22,791, ranking it as the state's 22nd largest city, behind Searcy.

Van Buren Obituaries

It was reported by South West Times Record on March 6th, 2018 that Betty Jo Wellnitz (Wilson) passed away in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Wellnitz was 82 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Betty Jo's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on March 2nd, 2018 that Cynthia Jayne Key (Key) passed away in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Key was 53 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cynthia Jayne's life.

It was written by South West Times Record on March 2nd, 2018 that Edith Mae Mayo (Cofer) passed on in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Mayo was 96 years old and was born in Palo Pinto Co, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edith Mae's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on March 1st, 2018 that Juanetta Mae Joiner (Robertson) passed on in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Joiner was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Juanetta Mae's life.

It was noted by South West Times Record on March 1st, 2018 that Donald "Roy" Keene perished in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Keene was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donald "Roy"'s life.

It was disclosed by South West Times Record on March 1st, 2018 that Edith Mae Mayo (Cofer) passed on in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Mayo was 96 years old and was born in Palo Pinto Co, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edith Mae's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on February 27th, 2018 that Cynthia Jayne Key (Key) perished in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Key was 53 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Cynthia Jayne's life.

It was written by South West Times Record on February 24th, 2018 that Linda C Poole (Denton) perished in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Poole was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Linda C's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on February 23rd, 2018 that Rita F Howard (Thompson) passed away in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Howard was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rita F's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on February 22nd, 2018 that Joyce Mae Calma (Moody) died in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Calma was 73 years old and was born in Oklahoma City, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joyce Mae's life.

History

In the year 1831 a post office was constructed for the community, at the time known as Phillips Landing. After Arkansas became a territory in 1819 Daniel and Thomas Phillips constructed a lumber yard in the community to serve as a fuel depot for river traffic. The city is located directly northeast of Fort Smith, Arkansas Smith at the Interstate 40 - Interstate 540 (Arkansas) 540 junction. Van Buren is the second largest city in the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Fort Smith metropolitan area Statistical Area and the county seat of Crawford County, Arkansas County, Arkansas, United States. The Drennen Reserve is one of the town's existing historical sites from the 1830s.

The official website for the city of Van Buren is http://www.vanburencity.org.