Obituaries

Harold Wayne “Pete” Raper, 71, of Hazen, passed away on April 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 24, 1951 in Hazen. Pete was preceded in death by his dad, Jr. Raper; sisters, Carolyn Collins and Kathi Tackitt, and granddaughter, Isabel Raper. He is survived by his loving […]

Joseph William Hestir passed away on March 28, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joe graduated from high school in Beebe and attended college at the University of Central Arkansas. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Evelyn Hestir, Grandparents Mildred & Louis Novak and Mary

James Roger Moore, age 64, of Hensley, Arkansas died at his home on April 13, 2023. He was a dentist and had practiced in Little Rock, a military base in Colorado and had worked for the State Department of Corrections. James was preceded in death by his father, James Paul Moore.  He is survived by

Matthew Tyler Akee, 29, passed away March 29, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by papa, Carl Rogers and nanny, Sue Rogers and his mother, Donna Kay (Rogers) Carter, of Hazen, Arkansas. He is survived by his father, Wesley Akee; sister, Sha O’Neal; brothers, Michael Tanner Akee, Gabriel Trenton Akee, and Maxwell

Cora Marie Guenther Murphy Burnette of De Valls Bluff passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was the daughter of David and Lillian Guenther (deceased) of De Valls Bluff and wife of George H. Murphy (deceased) of 26 years and James Burnette (deceased) of 26 years; three children, Linda (David) Phillips of De Valls Bluff,

Robert Wayne Raney (Coach Raney) passed away on Monday, March 27th at the age of 74 surrounded by his three girls. He was born on December 23, 1948 in North Little Rock Arkansas to the late Robert Lee (Bob) and Mary Maxine Raney. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and elaborate (and often

Glen Wayne Barnett, age 73, of Biscoe, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock on March 26, 2023. Glen was a farmer all his life and loved deer hunting and watching football games. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bertha Barnett; a daughter, Renee Ross; four brothers, Randy, Rickey, Roger,

Moton G. Young, Jr., 88, of Carlisle, AR went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Josephine and Moton Young. Gaines, the most loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sue; Son Greg (Michelle, Charl); Daughter Mary

Charlie Harden, 97, a longtime Biscoe resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1925 in Hattieville, Arkansas to George Washington and Mary Etta Kendrick Harden. He retired after many years as a lead deck hand for the Army Corps of Engineers and started his second career

Leo S. Martin, 93, passed from this earth on March 8, 2023 at his home in DeValls Bluff. He worked most of his working years at Treadway minnow farms and loved being outside. Leo coached softball in his younger days and was an active member of the volunteer fire department for years until age crept