Obituaries

Verda May Culbertson, age 65, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. Verda was born on November 24, 1960 to William and Francis Williams. She loved her family greatly and cherished the time she spent with them. Verda especially loved watching her babies play baseball and football, she […]

Edith Nell Kee, age 74, of Hazen, Arkansas (Center Point Community), went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. Edith was born on February 29th, 1952 to the late Lee and Pearlene Weems. She married the love of her life, Larry Kee, on February 28, 1969. They were happily married for

Georgia Edna (Booth) Caviness, age 84, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 14th, 2026 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Georgia was born January 29, 1942, to the late Ed and Emogene Booth of Hazen, Arkansas. Georgia grew up in Hazen and graduated from Hazen

Michael Christopher Parker, a loving son, father, brother, and grandson passed away at the age  of 43. Michael was born on November 2, 1982 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Donna and Mike Parker. He is survived by his son, Gavin Parker; his mother, Donna Parker; his twin brother, John Parker; his niece, Jillian Parker; and

Evelyn Lucille Groom Petrus, 97, of Carlisle, AR passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Houston, TX.  A woman of profound faith and boundless generosity, Evelyn was the heart of every gathering. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip; her son, Phil; and her grandson, Mitch. Her legacy of love continues

Jon Burgess Beckwith, age 61, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born on August 17, 1964, Jon was the son of Betty Pearl and Sam Beckwith and Lyle Reynolds. He spent his early years in Tollville, his family’s namesake community, before later moving to Pine Bluff where he graduated from Watson Chapel

John Timothy Palsa, (known to all as Tim, and to his girls as Big Daddy) age 86, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2026. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carlisle and a 32nd Degree Mason; Lifetime Member in Dumas and a Shriner.  He was preceded in death by his

Vina Earlene Tenison, age 74, of Hazen, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on March 28th, 2026 surrounded by her family. Earlene was born on December 17th, 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Tenison, and her parents, Robert and Gussie Perry. She is survived by her loving children, Daughter, Crystal

Bruce William Campbell, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Bruce was born November 15, 1958, at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was a 1977 graduate of John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas, and later attended the University of Arkansas. From a young age, Bruce had a

Maurice (Mark) Dale Perry, age 66 of Hazen, AR, passed away on 10 Mar 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on 08 Dec 1959 in Des Arc, AR, Mark was a retired Natural Gas Pipeline Technician for Energy Transfer. He was known for his cooking, loyal friendships and love for nature. A