Josia "Deana" Baker's obituary , Passed away on August 14, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Josia "Deana" Baker

June 4, 1934 - August 14, 2026 (92 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Josia "Deana" Baker's obituary , Passed away on August 14, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Lewis Funeral Chapel Inc

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Josia "Deana" Baker

June 4, 1934 - August 14, 2026 (92 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Josia Baker Obituary

The passing of Josia Baker (Fort Smith, Arkansas) occurred on August 14, 2026. Josia, born on June 4, 1934, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josia Baker to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Tommy Mills and Viola Mills (Dugan); her husband Emmett Bufford Baker Jr.; her daughter Sylvia Stegner (Tim); and her siblings, Daniel Mills and Barbara Paulson.

She is survived by: her daughters, Sandra Carney and Teresa Oldham (Tim); her grandchildren, April Roy (Gabe), Timmy Stegner (Laine), Sarah Sorensen (Jens III), Gary Carney (Pam), Sammy Carney (Krissy), Christopher Spaunhurst Jr., James Kelly Kleinschmidt (Baileigh), Hunter Oldham (Jess), Trevor Oldham and Lynn Daubert; her great grandchildren, Maci, Abby, Eli Roy, Tyrell (Faith), Jayden, Isaac Stegner, Jens IV, Landon, Makenzie Sorensen, Riley, Brooklyn Carney, Rylee Ireland, Israel, Kaden and Colton Carney; her great great grandchildren, Vida and Silas Stegner; and her brother Johnny Mills.

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Lewis Funeral Chapel Inc



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Wed

Aug 19

Visitation

Lewis Funeral Chapel
4817 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR 72904

Thu

Aug 20

Funeral service

Fort Smith First Church of the Nazarene
4813 N O St, Fort Smith, AR 72904

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