Obituaries

James “Jimmy” Lynn Price, age 79, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 6, 2023, after a long battle with lymphoma. Jimmy was born in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas to James and Marie Price and graduated from DeValls Bluff High School in 1962. He served in the United States […]

Norma Jean Taylor, age 80, of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on November 3, 2023. Norma was born on July 16, 1943, to the late Esther and Loise Heslep. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, B.C. Taylor, and her brothers Ronnie and Larry Heslep. Norma and her late husband B.C. operated

Martha (Marty) Ann Whitehead, born to Herbert M and Helen Thompson Whitehead on December 4, 1935, went to see her Lord on October 31, 2023. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Eller, Niece, Julie Weisse, Great Niece Natalie Rose, Great Great Nieces Braylee Rose, and Morrigan LaGrone, Great Nephew Stephen LaGrone, Great Great Nephews

Billy R. Scroggins, 69, of Hazen, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023 from a massive stroke at St. Vincent’s North Hospital. This loss was completely unexpected, leaving his daughter and friends shocked and deeply saddened. Billy was born October 30, 1953 to Nellie and Delbert Scroggins in Stockton, California.  He was the only

Claudia Lorraine Martin Doepel, of Ulm, Arkansas, Age 88, passed away October 23, 2023. Lorraine was born May 13, 1935 near DeValls Bluff, Arkansas to Cliff Martin and Phebia Gibbs Martin Griffith. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Ulm where she served as church secretary for 40 years before retiring. Lorraine also

Zavion Dontao Pargo, affectionately known as “Tao,” was born on March 26th, 2008, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Donald Pargo and Staci Smith-Pargo. Tao peacefully entered the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16th, 2023, at the tender age of 15. Tao was preceded in passing by his Uncle, Ontao Jackson

Billy Huffer, age 79 died October 8, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. He was the son of Lloyd and Dora Grace Toll Huffer. Billy was born May 15, 1944 in Hazen, Arkansas and was a 1962 graduate of Hazen High School. He was a long time resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee where he was manager of the

Mildred Louise Starr Guenther, age 84 of De Valls Bluff, passed away at the Springs Of Brinkley Nursing and Rehab in Brinkley, Arkansas on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Mildred was an LPN who worked at several nursing homes, and hospitals and she was a member of the Peppers Lake Church of Christ. Mildred was preceded

David Patrick Cook, 75, of Hazen, was called home on September 24, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Pat was born in Linz, Austria, on December 4th, 1947, to Dave Lewis and Helen Cook. When Pat was nine months old, he and his parents docked at Ellis Island, New York and eventually found their home

Joe “Joey” David Gunn, passed away unexpectedly on September 23rd, 2023 at his home in Carlisle. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing. Joey was born November 8th, 1960 in Carlisle, AR. Joey is survived by his mother Sara Gunn, son Taylor Gunn, daughter Kelsea Gunn, 4 granddaughters Addison Gunn, Emersyn Flanagan, Charles