Mary K. Lancaster Sharp left her earthly home on September 28, 2026 at the age of 99. She was born on June 6, 1927 to Her parents, Ralph and Dora Mae (Stevens) Lancaster. She was raised in Biscoe and DeValls Bluff, graduating from DeValls Bluff High School in 1947. She married Mandel Sharp that same […]
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Martha Ann Childers was born on December 15, 1946, in Stuttgart, Ark., to J.N. and Sarah Jane Cooper. She attended Almyra Elementary and graduated from DeWitt High School. In 1965, she married Bob Childers, the love of her life. They moved to Des Arc in 1974, where Martha Ann served as a homemaker, kept the books for the
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Major Melvin Leon Raborn, retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard, passed away October 12, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born to the late Leon and Lois (Tanner) Raborn in Carlisle, Arkansas on July 21, 1936. Melvin graduated from Carlisle High School in 1953, attended Arkansas Polytechnical College in Russellville, and graduated
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Deborah (Debbie) Lorene Mutters Hauk of Benton was born on December 15, 1953 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Debbie went to be with our Lord October 7, 2026. Debbie was a member of the Trinity Chapel Baptist Church of Carlisle, and the Immanuel Baptist Church of Carlisle. She graduated from Carlisle High School in Carlisle in 1972.
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Joyce Odell Taylor age 98 went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25th, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1927 to the late Charles and Ruby Greenwalt of Hazen. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Taylor; her daughter, Glenda Taylor; her parents, Charles and Ruby Greenwalt; her brothers, Morris,
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Don D. Foot, age 96, passed away leaving behind a rich legacy of hard work, adventure, and deep devotion to his family. Born on March 15, 1930, Don lived a full life marked by service to his country, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the outdoors. Don proudly served his country in the
Vicki Diane Wood Skarda, 70, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1956, in Camden, Arkansas, to Floyd and Rowena Ridout Wood. Vicki was a proud graduate of Des Arc High School, Class of 1973. She went on to attend the University of Arkansas, where she earned her
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Ruth Newkirk, age 88, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026 while at Southridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Heber Springs. Ruth was born on March 14, 1938 to Frank and Margaret Kirkemier. Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. Ruth fought a
Tommy Hinze lived 82 years marked by service, sacrifice, perseverance, faith, and unwavering love for his family, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. A proud Vietnam veteran and recipient of two Purple Hearts, Tommy answered his country’s call at a young age. His military service shaped who he was, teaching him sacrifice, loyalty, duty,
Bruce McKenzie, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Furlow, Arkansas on September 9, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Bruce was born on December 17, 1937 to Curtis Lynn McKenzie and Virgie Ellis Phiefer of Biscoe Arkansas, Bruce’s life was a testament to kindness and devotion. He had a sweet lighthearted sense
