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Mark Rhoden Halley

Mark Rhoden Halley

Mar 19, 2024

Mark Rhoden Halley, age 67, of Rison went to be with his Lord on March 19, 2024. He was born April 7, 1956 in Bradley County to the late Ann Rhoden Halley and Bernie Clyde Halley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Elizabeth Halley. He was a faithful member...

Kristopher Smith

Kristopher Smith

Mar 19, 2024

Kris Smith, one-time Space Camp attendee and star performer of the Cowardly Lion in his High School rendition of The Wizard of Oz, passed away suddenly on March 20, 2024, after losing a last and final battle with his nemesis, his large and often-uncooperative heart. They had quarreled many times previously, but this time that faulty old organ got...

Nathan Nall

Nathan Nall

Mar 18, 2024

Nathan Nall, age 84 of Prattsville, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family, on March 18, 2024. He was born December 14, 1939 in Prattsville, to the late Eugene and Elberta Nall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Geneve Nall, and his granddaughter Cassie R. McNair. Mr. Nall enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Bennie Joe Simmons

Bennie Joe Simmons

Mar 16, 2024

Bennie Joe Simmons, of Prattsville departed this life on March 16, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born January 7, 1940 in Willow, Arkansas to the late Dale and Vera Reynolds Simmons. Bennie enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and story-telling. He spent many hours around a campfire telling tales. In his early years in Eugene, Oregon...

Bobby Earl Woods

Bobby Earl Woods

Mar 16, 2024

Bobby Earl Woods, age 76, of Rison, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born December 25, 1947 in Rison to the late Harry Edward Woods and Claudie Harden Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Byron Woods, his sister, Sharon Corrine...

Joseph George Havlik

Joseph George Havlik

Mar 14, 2024

On March 14, 2024, Joseph George Havlik (Joe) ran into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ after a long battle with respiratory problems.

Joe was born on June 4, 1943 in Carlisle AR to Michael & Florence Havlik. Though he was well traveled, he lived his entire life in Arkansas. Joe is preceded in death by...

Glen Royce Vaught

Glen Royce Vaught

Mar 13, 2024

Glen Royce Vaught, age 81, of Bonnerdale, Arkansas went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born May 2, 1942 in Lodi, Arkansas to the late William Ezra Vaught and Erma Sue McKinnon Vaught. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Sue Carlisle...

Robert Dean Bishop

Robert Dean Bishop

Mar 12, 2024

Robert Dean Bishop of Charlotte, Arkansas passed away on March 12, 2024. He was the son of James D and Willa Dean Thomas Bishop. He entered life on November 11, 1964 in Buchanan, Michigan. He worked construction during his life. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and riding four wheelers.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

Shirley Annette (Harper)  Stewart

Shirley Annette (Harper) Stewart

Mar 11, 2024

Shirley Annette Harper Stewart passed away March 11, 2024 at the Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison, AR. She was born December 26, 1935 down the Burnham Lane near Pansy. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Plunkett and Maggie Harper and her husband of 65 years, Billy Gene Stewart. She was a faithful member of...

Gary Steve "Leo" Ashcraft

Gary Steve "Leo" Ashcraft

Mar 10, 2024

Gary Steve” Leo” Ashcraft age 70 of Rison, died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home. He was born February 1, 1954 in Pine Bluff, a son of the late Lewis Ashcraft and Macel Richardson Ashcraft. Mr. Ashcraft was a carpenter by trade. He loved yard work and the horse track.

Mr. Ashcraft is survived by his...

Gene Wells

Gene Wells

Mar 10, 2024

Gene Wells passed away on March 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Kensett, Arkansas. He entered life on July 9, 1945, in Searcy Arkansas to Marion Wells and Doris Turnbow Wells.

He is a 1963 graduate of Kensett High School. He worked for many years in the auto parts industry. After that, he worked at...

Marilyn Sue Thomas

Marilyn Sue Thomas

Mar 7, 2024

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Edmund D. Lecroy

Edmund D. Lecroy

Mar 6, 2024

Edmund D. Lecroy, age 70, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on March 6, 2024. He was born April 3, 1953 in Mt, Airy, Maryland to the late William and Barbara Lecroy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Paris. He attended Florida State on a football scholarship, playing...

James Ulrich

James Ulrich

Mar 6, 2024

James Ulrich, Sr., born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to William and Elise Ulrich. He served his country as a Army Paratrooper. He and Linda raised Seven wonderful children together.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Ann Thomas, his parents, and three siblings.

He is survived by his second wife, Deborah,  ...

Roberta Bailey

Roberta Bailey

Mar 1, 2024

Roberta Lee Bailey went home to be with Jesus March 1, 2024. Roberta was born August 7, 1941 in St. Augustine, Florida to Dr. Robert Lee Brown and Melba Hill Brown. Roberta was a graduate of Morristown High School in Morristown, Tennessee. She spent most of her professional life at Trenton Health Care in Trenton, Tennessee Lovingly caring for the...

Virginia Linda Rodgers

Virginia Linda Rodgers

Mar 1, 2024

Virginia Linda Rodgers, age 90, of Rison, passed away peacefully March 1, 2024.  She was born July 7, 1933 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Charlie and Lillian Orton Rodgers.  Virginia loved being outdoors, she would work in her garden and flower beds, going fishing, and taking care of her beloved pets, and drawing, she was...

Sophie Grace Wilson

Sophie Grace Wilson

Feb 29, 2024

Sophie Grace Wilson, died peacefully in her parent’s arms on February 29, 2024. She was born to her loving parents Justin Wilson and Heather Rushing on January 2, 2024. She was the answer to their prayers. During her brief stay here on earth, she enjoyed being held close by her parents, big sisters, and family members, where she always...

Alaric Allen Edge

Alaric Allen Edge

Feb 29, 2024

Alaric Allen Edge was born sleeping on February 29th 2024 at 12:30 am. Alaric was too sweet for this world, so he joined the Angels in Heaven to watch over his family. He is survived by is Father and Mother, Jimmy and Kaily Edge. His siblings Asies, Caspian, Bellamy, and Eretria Edge. His grandparents Allen and Sandy Edge, Alicia...

Aaron Ray Hollis Langrell

Aaron Ray Hollis Langrell

Feb 25, 2024

Aaron Ray Hollis Langrell, age 40, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday February 25, 2024 at Washington Regional in Fayetteville Arkansas. He was born on March 24, 1983 to David and Jeannie (Raley) Langrell.  Aaron was strong in his faith and was preparing to attend ministry school in the fall. He loved God and his family....

William "Bill" Dale Wilson

William "Bill" Dale Wilson

Feb 25, 2024

William “Bill” Dale Wilson, 77 years old, of Trumann Arkansas passed away on February 25th  2024, in Jonesboro Arkansas. He was born on July 21st, 1946, to the late Buford and Viola Wilson in Payneway, Arkansas. He joined the military at a young age and spent most of his career serving his country in the Navy. He earned many...

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