Obituaries

Pearl Perry, 105, of Hazen, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Lonoke Health and Rehab Center. She was born on September 25, 1921, in Porum, Oklahoma, to Charlie and Idell Hankins Webb. She had a twin brother who died after only five days. In 1924 her family moved to Lanty, Arkansas and then in

Donald Louis Kittler Sr., age 87, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2nd, 2026. Don was born on December 15, 1938, to the late Wesley and Doris Kittler. He was a farmer and lifelong resident of Carlisle. Don loved the Lord, a good cup of early morning coffee, along with some spirited

Bobby Perkins was born on August 27, 1946, to Robert Lee and Louise Riddle Perkins and raised in Carlisle, Arkansas, a community he proudly called home his whole life. A 1964 graduate of Carlisle High School, he went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas before proudly serving his country in the United States

George Lamar Coyle, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2026 at his home in Hazen, AR. He was born on November 19, 1940 in DeValls Bluff, AR to Hilma Pauline Carpenter Coyle and Bascomb Wiley Coyle. Lamar graduated from DeValls Bluff High School in 1958 and was always proud to

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

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

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

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.

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,

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