Obituaries

Carrie Susan Carter Beckwith, 57, of Hazen, Arkansas, was born on May 20, 1968, to Jerry and Carolyn Carter. She passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after spending her final days embraced by family and friends. Carrie devoted her life to what mattered most—her family. She was a loving […]

Arnold Claude Black, 96, of Hazen, died Sunday morning, December 21st, 2025. Arnold was born on September 17, 1929 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Carlis Black and Fannie Lee Black. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Tollville and also attended St. Al ban’s Episcopal Church of Stuttgart. He graduated from

Teddy Frank Brannan, 83, of Biscoe, whose hardworking mind, body, soul, and loving heart for others, went home to his Lord and Savior early Monday, December 1st, 2025. Teddy was born May 8th, 1942 in Northeast Arkansas to the late Frank and Ellen Brannan and two aunts, Mabel and Dorothy Brannan, who raised him. His

Vincent James (Jim) Petrus, Jr. of Carlisle passed away on November 25, 2025. He was 71 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vince and Addie Petrus, a son Andrew (Andy) Petrus and life partner, Karla Watson. He is survived by son Ethan Petrus; sisters Anne Anderson, Janet Petrus, Susan Bransford

Ruby Maxine VanHouten Petrus, “Mimi”, 90, of Stuttgart, whose loving, spunky spirit never stopped bringing joy to others, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, of 43 years and joined him in paradise 26 years

William Daniel Joseph Parker, a loving son, brother and grandson sadly passed away at the age of 41. William was born on September 24, 1984 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Donna and Mike Parker.  He is survived by his mother; his brothers, John and Michael Parker; one niece Jillian Parker; one nephew, Gavin Parker; and

Carl Monroe Slaughter Jr. passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 69 after battling cancer. He was always known by his family and friends as Carl Jr. Carl was born on May 10, 1956 to Carl Monroe Slaughter Sr. and Sally Ruth Knight Slaughter. He accepted the Lord at a young age

Janice Eve Buffalo Gooch, age 78, passed away on November 12, 2025 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Janice was born October 27, 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and went home with her parents to Sherrill, Arkansas.  Janice was raised in Carlisle, Arkansas and graduated from Carlisle High School.  After graduation, she went to Ouachita Baptist University

Jack Allmond, 95, of Hazen, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He was born January 23, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas to Albert and Ester Allmond.  Jack served in the U.S. Navy and was a Car Salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Allmond.  Jack is survived by his sons: Kenneth

Alwilda “Ray” Ingle, 78, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 13, 1947, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Ray was a true lover of the outdoors. She found joy in hunting, fishing, gardening and riding horses – always happiest when she was outside and connected to