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Smith Family Funeral Homes (formerly Ruggles-Wilcox FH) - ArkadelphiaWith great sadness and much love, the Cagle family announces the passing of Carolyn Jane Cagle of Clinton, Tennessee on November 13, 2025, at the age of 83.
Carolyn will be deeply missed by her husband of 60 years, Gordon Wayne Cagle; her son, Dawson Wayne Cagle; her daughter, Davilyn Cagle Huffaker; her son-in-law, Michael James Huffaker; and her granddaughter, Eiley Jane Huffaker.
She is predeceased by her parents, Dawson and Fannie Belle Berry, and her brother, Charles Franklin Berry.
The Cagle family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025,at First Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee. A Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. Danny Chisholm and Rev. Terry Baker officiating. On Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00 am, Carolyn will be laid to rest alongside her parents at Ouachita Cemetery in Donaldson, Arkansas with a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you kiss the stars and think of Mom. Alternatively, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (alzfdn.org).
Funeral arrangements and remembrances are being managed by Smith Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (www.Smithfamilycares.com). and by the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, Tennessee (www.Holleygamble.com).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
517 Clay St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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