Obituaries

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

Ben Thomas Feltman, age 86, of Hazen, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born August 18, 1937 in Fayette, Alabama. Ben was a farmer all his life, a member of Landmark Baptist Church, and loved spending time with his special friend, his dog, Charley

Marla Joyce Tull Rogers November 6, 1965 – September 18, 2023 Marla Joyce Tull Rogers being made in the image of God was born the first time on November 6, 1965 to her parents Carl and Martha Tull. She was born again at age eleven by yielding to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. She lived

Larry Joe Hill, age 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. He was born April 2, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri to Henry and Gladys Hill. Larry Joe grew up in Carlisle, Arkansas working with his family on the farm. He attended Carlisle High School where he played football, basketball and ran

Robert Elliott Buffalo, 81, of Carlisle, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. With the exception of a few years during elementary school, Robert was a lifelong resident of Carlisle, living on his family’s farm five miles south of town.  Robert was a 1959 graduate of Carlisle High School. He served several