Billie Allmond, 85 of Hazen, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born November 2, 1932 in Almyra, Arkansas to Barner and Betsy Wright.

Billie is survived by her husband, Jack Allmond; sons, Kenneth Allmond and wife, Maysie of Bossier City, Louisiana and Terry Allmond and wife, Connie of Stuttgart; Grandchildren, Courtney (Michael) Barrett of Bossier City, Louisiana, Ryan (Laura) Allmond of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ashley (Adam) Triche of Bryant, Arkansas, and Stephen Allmond of St. Louis, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Russell Barrett, Lucas and Clark Allmond, Kate and Haley Jane Triche and her brother, James Wright of Stuttgart.

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Almyra Cemetery.

Bonita Joy Daniels Huey, born on February 12, 1932, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Carlisle, Arkansas on May 19, 2018 at age 86. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas in the Hamilton community. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. “Doc” and Ethel Daniels, her brothers, Dan and Jack Daniels, and sisters, Marilyn Parker and Sylvia Kay Hill.

On October 22, 1950, Bonita married James V. Huey, also of the Hamilton community. Together they farmed and raised their family in Hamilton where they were both active members of the Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church.

Bonita loved children. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and made sure her children, grandchildren, and nephews and nieces were able to attend. She cherished spending time with her sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews and later with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her flowers and working in her yard. Like her mother, she shared many of her plants with relatives and friends. Collecting old glassware, restoring old things, and going on road trips with friends and family were among her favorite things. She also enjoyed the Grand Ole Opry, country and gospel music and family get-togethers. Her faith and family were the most important things in her life.

Bonita was a wonderful mother and wife and an amazing grandmother. She put others before herself and her lifetime service in helping others is a testimony to this. She will be remembered for her humility and grace and will be greatly missed by her children, Bonnie Brooks and Ray Huey; three grandchildren, Ashley, Kristin and Daniel; four great-grandchildren, Erin, Jack, Britton, and Brinlee; her brother, Mack, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday night, May 21 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 A.M., at the Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church. Our family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice for their wonderful care during her lengthy illness. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Cemetery.

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew DeWayne Brown, 27, of Austin, Arkansas announce his passing on May 17, 2018. Matt was born on November 10, 1990 to Mike and Michelle Brown. He spent most of his childhood raised on a farm in Des Arc, Arkansas. As a boy, Matt loved riding in a tractor with his dad and spending most of his time outdoors. Matt as a teen and young adult worked on a farm hand for several local farmers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, and motorcycles and spending time with family and his children.

Matthew will be forever remembered by his children, Anna Kaye, Danny Edward, step-sons, Austin and Johnny; his mother, Michelle Burnett Higgins; sister, Mandy Kay Brown, niece, Bryliegh; nephew, Braxton; grandmothers, Brenda Treadwell and Carol Beasley; great grandparents, Kenneth and Iona Botts; aunts, Mary Jane Smith, Amanda Treadwell Smith, Andrea Beard, Tina Allen, Sherri Burnett, and Yvonne Golden; uncles, Buddy Brown, Ronnie Brown, Joey Burnett, and Jessie Golden, and a bunch of loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael (Mike) Kelly Brown; grandparents, O.J. and Frances Brown and great-grandma, Bertha Dean. Matt Brown was a good ole country boy that will dearly be missed.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service. Burial will be in the Walter’s Chapel Cemetery.

The family has a fund established for expenses at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Robert Wesley Partain 61, of Carlisle, was born March 30, 1957 and died May 13, 2018. Robert loved everyone he met and touched them in a very special way. He will be missed dearly by his family and all that knew and loved him. Robert attended the Lonoke Exceptional School for over 40 years and had the privilege of being one of the first to attend.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Ila and Otis Partain; sister, Kaye Partain Henley and brother-in-law, Terry Henley. He is survived by a half brother, Marion Partain (Edna) of Carlisle; four nieces and one nephew, as well as numerous other family members and a special friend, Dale Cash. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lonoke LEDC, Carlisle First Baptist Church, or Baptist Hospice.

We extend a special thank you to Chambers Nursing Home for all the love and care he received and the care given by Baptist Hospice.

Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Carlisle First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., prior to the service. Burial will be in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Freddie Wayne Lloyd, 73 of Hazen died on May 11, 2018. He was born January 8, 1945 in Coy, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Lloyd, sons, Timmy Lloyd and Yancey Kelly; daughter, Victoria Kelly Keel (David); grandchildren Madison, Natasha, Emily Chase, Alyssa, Maria, Dakota, Gauge and Ryan; three sisters, and three brothers. Freddie has a host of friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Lloyd; brothers, Jimmy and Alvin Lloyd and a grandson, Matthew Lloyd.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen on Monday, May 14, 2018. Services will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen followed by burial in the Biscoe Cemetery.

John Albert Garfield Thomas, 90, of Biscoe, Arkansas born November 9, 1927 passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He graduated from De Valls Buff High School. He served as an engineer in the U.S. Army during World War II helping to rebuild Japan. John worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Kansas City, Missouri for 18 years. Following his time serving the railroad, he followed his passion and returned to Biscoe to pursue a career in farming.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Emogene Rogers Thomas. He is survived by three children, Linda Thomas Colton (James) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Rebecca Thomas Clemons (Doug) of Stuttgart, Arkansas and Ricky Thomas (Shannon) of Biscoe, Arkansas, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen with visitation at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Hazen Cemetery.

William Ellis Edge, 93, of Hazen passed away May 2, 2018. He retired from Arkansas Power & Light after 37 years. He was a resident of Chambers Nursing Home and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Frances Edge; his parents, Cliff and Jesse Edge; one brother, one sister, one son-in-law and one step-grandson.

Bud is survived by two daughters, Tammy Edge of Hazen and Wanda Tiner of Stuttgart; one son, Ricky Edge and wife, Marilyn of Hazen; six grandchildren,

Ray Tiner, Tonya Fletcher, Taneesa Richardson, Eric Abrams, Brandy Hays, and Crystal Smith; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. , Friday, May 4, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church prior to the service at 11:00 A.M.

Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery.

The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to Chambers Nursing Home for the wonderful care given their Dad.

Virginia “Diane” Putt Brewer, 64 of Clarendon passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018. She was born November 25, 1953 to the late Cecil and Ola Phillips Putt of Hazen. She was a devoted mother and Nana. Diane is survived by her sons, Steven West, Scotty Brewer (Kelly) and Stephanie Brewer (Ronald Maier) all of Clarendon; grandsons, Hunter West, Zachary Maier and granddaughter’s Courtney West, Molly Goss (Jonathon Riley), Madison Brewer, Chloe Brewer, and Charlie Brewer; great-grandson, Camden Brewer; brothers, Ronald Putt of Lonoke and Dale Putt of Hazen ;sisters, Rita Vaughn of Lonoke, and Bertha Ann Putt of Carlisle; sister-in-law, Francine Putt of Carlisle and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Diane was preceded in death by her father and mother, Cecil and Ola Phillips Putt; brothers, David Putt and Bo Putt and sister, Lyvonne Tucker.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 23, 2018 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. There will be a private burial at a later date.

Becky Taylor of Conway age 49, died Tuesday April 17, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Ar. She was a physical therapy assistant.
Survived by: mother: Beverly (Gene) Kelly, Father; Pete (Margaret) Miller, grandmother; Joy Faye Holmes, 2 daughters; Carmen (Cody) Ellison, Katie Taylor, 2 grandchildren John-Preston Taylor, Melanie Taylor, 2 sisters; Jamie (Paul) Blumhorst, Leslie (Wesley) Cates, 3 nephews; Tanner Blumhorst, Braxton Kinley and Micah Cates, 3 nieces; Devan Tillman, Heather Kinley and Payton Blumhorst.
Visitation will be Thursday April 19, 2018 from 5 to 7 pm at the Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen, funeral Friday April 20, 2018 at 1 pm at the Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church north of Hazen with burial at the Biscoe Cemetery in Biscoe. Services provided by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at Westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.