Obituaries

Sherry Stavely, age 74 of Hazen, died January 18, 2024 at Maple Healthcare in Hazen. She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on November 28, 1949 to Aubrey Lee Stavely and Ethel Bell Pyland. Sherry enjoyed making jewelry. She is survived by one niece, Christy Santiago of Plant City, Florida. Her funeral service will be 1:00 […]

Billy Ray Kee of Hazen was born July 21, 1942 to Henry Frank and Modean Kee.  He died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the age of 81.  He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.  He was a member of Center Point Missionary Baptist Church and a retired carpenter. Survivors are

Charles Curtis Adams finally got to see his heavenly home on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born at home on May 16, 1937 to Elder O.W. and Verlinda Adams, the 11th of 13 children and the seventh son. He was named after the first Native American Vice President. In 2018, he lost his wife,

Patricia Yvonne Kittler, age 86, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 14, 2024. Patricia was born in Carlisle, Arkansas on February 23, 1936, to Irvy King and Sara Edna King. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School where she was president of her class. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her

Thelma Mae Tiner, 95, of DeValls Bluff, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock.  She was born August 18, 1928 in Caro, Oklahoma to Preston and Hettie Woods Martin.  Thelma worked for Van Heusen Shirt Factory for over 40 years before her retirement, and she was a member

Jackie “Jack” B. Gentry, 84, of Hazen, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born in Lonoke County on February 22, 1939, to Kenneth and Prudie Gentry. Jack married Evelyn Adams in 1985 in which 38 years of precious memories were made and will be cherished forever. 

Carol Sue Rogers Beckham, 69, of Hazen, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Des Arc on September 7, 1954. Carol graduated from Hazen High School and received a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. She is preceded in death

Woodrow S. Hill Jr age 79 of Hazen passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.  Woody was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 24, 1944, to Woody and Clarene Hill.  He graduated from Hazen High School and attended Ouachita Baptist College where he played football.  He went on to attend

Rooker Lee Foster Chudy went to be with her Lord and family on December 21, 2023 at the age of 94.  “Rook” as she was affectionally known was a life-long resident of Hazen, Arkansas.  She was an exceptional basketball player in her High School days at Hazen, making All-State her Jr. and Sr. years.  Upon

Ms. Marilyn George, age 80, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Stuttgart. Marilyn was survived by her devoted son Jackie, daughter Angela, son Charles; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Marilyn was born in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas and attended DeValls Bluff High School. She remained