Obituaries

Brenda Ann Vaughn-McNees was born in Dyess, AR on June 28, 1940, and received her wings on July 13, 2024, in Hazen, AR.  She worked as a secretary, insurance agent, and finally as a cosmetics associate. Brenda loved makeup and making people look their best. Another thing Brenda loved was cooking, especially baking sweets. She was […]

Buster “BR” Van Houten, 87, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. BR was the son of Commie and Viola (Mathis) Van Houten. BR was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Shirley Van Houten; A son Joseph “Joe” Van Houten; Four brothers, John, Leroy, Rudy,

Bobby Lynn Hamric, 83, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Bobby was the son of Wesley and Louise Hamric. Bobby was of Baptist faith and a member of the Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired business man and cattle farmer. Bobby is survived by his

Curtis Lynn Wilson, age 81, of De Valls Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.  He was a former farmer and scrap iron dealer.  He was born October 26, 1942 in Grays, Arkansas, the son of Forrest and Pauline Wilson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Janie. Curtis is survived by his

Benny Dennis Floyd was born in Hazen on August 29, 1940 to Enos Floyd and Nettie Mae Kee Floyd. He entered Heaven on July 4, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Benny is survived by his son, Terry (Ellen) Floyd, and daughter, Felicia (Greg) Hogue. One granddaughter, Emily Floyd and a bonus daughter, Felisha

Margaret Crystal Snow McCommon, a beloved member of the Blytheville and Hazen communities, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and faith, at the age of 64. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, Crystal lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Crystal was a passionate member of ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha), where she found immense joy

Gina Smith Sage, born on July 6th, 1970, passed away on June 27th, 2024 due to complications of a stroke. Gina attended Carlisle Public Schools, during  the class of 1988, Gina was a cheerleader and the homecoming queen. After graduation, she then obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She taught at Carlisle Elementary as

Suzanne Sims Cooper, age 70, of Springdale, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, June 30, 2024. Suzanne was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 9th, 1953 to Judge Forrest Sims III and Molly Elouise Howerton Sims of Sherrill, Arkansas. Suzanne was known for her love of

Lucy Goad Reed Nannie of Carlisle, AR entered the presence of her Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the age of 89 years. She was born to Noble Graves and Luna Mae Goad on September 7, 1934 in Hickory Ridge, AR. Lucy is preceded in death by her parents, first husband Jay Reed, and

Evelyn ‘Marie’ Price, born September 20, 1922, to the late Jack and Annie Ruth Owens passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart on June 26, 2024. Marie was 101 years and 9 months old. Born in Marion, Louisiana, Marie moved to De Valls Bluff, Arkansas as a young girl. She lived the