Obituaries

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

Arbie Vernon Nesbitt, age 82, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2026. Arbie was born on February 16, 1944 in Wheatley, Arkansas to the late John and Mildred Nesbitt. Arbie was of the Methodist faith and retired from the MFA Oil Company after many years there. He is survived by his

Evelyn Louise Holyfield Bullock, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed to her heavenly home on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 98. Evelyn was born in Midwest, Wyoming on September 29, 1927 to Thomas Marlton and Hester Elizabeth (Kauffman) Holyfield. The family moved to Prairie County Arkansas and Evelyn graduated from DeValls Bluff High School

Lillian Ruth Harden, 91, of Biscoe, Arkansas was born on February 10, 1935, in Miller, Oklahoma, to A.T. and Lucy Lee. From those early years, she learned the values that would guide her life—hard work, devotion to family, and resilience through every season. Those values shaped the woman we knew and loved so deeply. In