YELLVILLE, Ark. — On August 2, 2025, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office released multiple unrelated death investigations over the past two weeks, including a fire scene where suspected human remains were recovered.
On July 10, deputies responded to a residential fire on MC Road 145 in the Oakland area. Marion County investigators, along with the Arkansas State Police Bomb and Arson Unit and the FBI Evidence Response Team, conducted a detailed scene investigation. During the search, evidence believed to be human remains was recovered and submitted to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for identification. Authorities have not released any names associated with the residence pending further lab results. Foul play is not suspected at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Separately, three other deaths in Marion County are also under investigation, all of which are believed to be due to natural causes:
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On July 24, Wilson Kirk Bressler, 48, of Harrison, was found unresponsive next to his vehicle at the Yellville Post Office. He was a contract mail courier and had reportedly told his wife he felt overheated after work. CPR was in progress when emergency personnel arrived, but Bressler was pronounced dead at the scene.
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On July 26, Cimmaron Marty-Tyronne Biller, 57, of Yellville, was found deceased in his home on Wolf Lane. A witness said they discovered Biller on the floor while checking in to deliver medication.
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On July 29, Kathy Colleen Smiley, 62, was found deceased in the bathroom of a residence on 5th Street in Yellville. She also reportedly suffered from significant health issues.
In each of these three cases, investigators processed the scenes and conducted interviews. All individuals had known medical concerns, and the sheriff’s office believes their deaths were due to natural causes. The Marion County Coroner and funeral services responded accordingly, and next of kin have been notified.
