Month: May 2015

Andrew Lynn Weddle

Andrew Lynn Weddle of De Valls Bluff, passed away on May 27, 2015.  He was born on June 29, 1926 to William Andrew and Olivia Weddle at Hazen, Arkansas.  He is survived by two brothers, 6 sisters, and one sister-in-law. He was a veteran of W.W. II and Korean War.  He was wounded in Korea …

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Linda Sue Hutchens Mathis

Linda Sue Hutchens Mathis, 73, of Hazen, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.  Linda is survived by her long time companion Val Wright; sister, Pam Robinson of McKinney Texas; three brothers, Norris (Barbara) Hutchens of Stuttgart, Jim (Karen) Hutchens of Vilonia and William (JoAnn) Hutchens of Lonoke; several nieces, nephews and a host …

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James E. (Jim) Sparks Jr

James E. (Jim) Sparks, Jr. was born April 21, 1947. A native of Hazen, Arkansas, Jim studied music and served as drum major at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with a Masters from Southern Methodist University. An accomplished musician, performer, and teacher, Jim directed more than 90 musical productions during 43 years in …

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Evelyn Ann Sickel Whittaker

Evelyn Ann Sickel Whittaker, aged 84, formerly of Hazen, died peacefully on May 10, 2015.  She was born February 27, 1931 in Tollville, Arkansas the daughter of Blanche and Adolph Sickel. She lived in Prairie County most of her life and was a life-long member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville.  Evelyn Ann graduated from De Valls Bluff High School …

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