Obituaries

Janet “Jan” Lynn Pasley, 72 of Carlisle, passed away Saturday July 4, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Jan was a member of Carlisle First Methodist Church. Jan attended UCA and obtained her Registered Nurse license in 1973. After college her first nursing job was at North Litle Rock Memorial for a year. Jan then […]

Nella Ray Pich, age 95, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1930, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to the late Arthur and Arvallie Boatman. Nella lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and community. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Hazen

Phyllis Jeanette Phillips, age 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas, left this earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. Phyllis was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on November 11, 1948 to the late Charles Eli and Artie D. Pruitt. Phyllis was preceded in death by both of her parents, Charles and Artie Pruitt; her

Mary Vernice Rayburn, age 68, formerly from Stuttgart, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 20th, 2026. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mary Caples; her husband Phillip Rayburn; her son, Greg Rayburn; granddaughter Hannah Haney; one sister and two brothers. Mary enjoyed gardening, sewing. She is survived by her son,

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rosetta Ann VanHouten, who departed this life peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Rosetta was the heart of her family—a devoted mother, a proud and loving grandmother, and a faithful friend to so many. She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel

George Vernon Martin, born June 30, 1941, died June 13, 2026 at Chambers Health and Rehabilitation. George was a longtime resident of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. George was preceded in death by his parents, the late Frank and Gertrude Smith Martin; his siblings Frank Martin, Jr., Eugene Martin, Jo Ann Stewart, Melba West, Gatha Hightower, Sue

Mary Jean Stanley Lackie, 81, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on July 13, 1944, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Penticoff. Mary was a mother, grandmother, and sister who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by two children: her son, Roy

Dorothy Hilsdon Southworth was called into her eternal life in heaven on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the age of 91.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Roy Samuel Southworth, Jr. in October 2010; and by her parents, Charlie E. Hilsdon and Altia Bell Barnes Hilsdon.  She is survived

Stephen Paul Lisko, 72, of Slovak, Arkansas, passed away on May 23, 2026. Stephen Paul was born on December 18, 1953, to Clementine (“Clemie”) Plafcan and Steve Lisko in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He proudly spent his life farming, mostly in Slovak, but started in Arkadelphia, where he met his wife, Shaila Evonne Cooper Lisko, with whom

Richard Erwin Dobbs of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard lived a long life of 83 years and leaves behind a profound legacy of wisdom, love, and a life beautifully lived. Richard Dobbs was the son of John Dobbs and Elizabeth Earhart. He is