Virginia Ruth Bonner Obituary
We announce the death of Virginia Ruth Bonner of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, born in Hoxie, Arkansas, who passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 96. Virginia will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Ruth Bonner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Smith and Rosa Smith; her husband Lloyd Bonner; her son Ronnie Bonner; her granddaughter Melissa Ann Childress; and her siblings, Mary Graham (Paul), Martha McCafferty (Ernest), Emmaline Ashlock (Lawrence), Phineas Smith (Lurene), William Smith, Otto Smith (Ethel), Lavon Smith, Raymond Smith (Clara Lee), Jerry Smith (Martha), Cecil Smith (Vastina), Noble Smith and Garland Smith (Geraldine).
She is survived by: her daughter Judy Bonner; her grandson Nathin Bonner (Robyn); her great grandchild Tucker Bonner; her siblings, Easter Rosenblum (Gene) and Darrell Smith (Frances); and her sister-in-law Eunice Smith. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
