Obituaries

William “Bill” Pich, age 90, passed away from natural causes on July 7, 2026. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Bill was born as the third of four children on May 8,1936 near Slovak, Arkansas to the late George and Katherine “Katie” Pich.  Bill grew up on his family’s farm and married his […]

Billy Edward Yarnell, affectionately known to many as “Mr. Bill,” “Pappa,” and “Yarney,” passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Billy was born on December 13, 1939, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Sarah Kathryn Marsh Yarnell and William Edward Yarnell, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Carlisle High School

Janet “Jan” Lynn Pasley, 72 of Carlisle, passed away Saturday July 4, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Jan was a member of Carlisle First Methodist Church. Jan attended UCA and obtained her Registered Nurse license in 1973. After college her first nursing job was at North Litle Rock Memorial for a year. Jan then

Nella Ray Pich, age 95, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1930, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to the late Arthur and Arvallie Boatman. Nella lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and community. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Hazen

Phyllis Jeanette Phillips, age 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas, left this earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. Phyllis was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on November 11, 1948 to the late Charles Eli and Artie D. Pruitt. Phyllis was preceded in death by both of her parents, Charles and Artie Pruitt; her

Mary Vernice Rayburn, age 68, formerly from Stuttgart, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 20th, 2026. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mary Caples; her husband Phillip Rayburn; her son, Greg Rayburn; granddaughter Hannah Haney; one sister and two brothers. Mary enjoyed gardening, sewing. She is survived by her son,

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rosetta Ann VanHouten, who departed this life peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Rosetta was the heart of her family—a devoted mother, a proud and loving grandmother, and a faithful friend to so many. She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel

George Vernon Martin, born June 30, 1941, died June 13, 2026 at Chambers Health and Rehabilitation. George was a longtime resident of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. George was preceded in death by his parents, the late Frank and Gertrude Smith Martin; his siblings Frank Martin, Jr., Eugene Martin, Jo Ann Stewart, Melba West, Gatha Hightower, Sue

Mary Jean Stanley Lackie, 81, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on July 13, 1944, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Penticoff. Mary was a mother, grandmother, and sister who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by two children: her son, Roy

Dorothy Hilsdon Southworth was called into her eternal life in heaven on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the age of 91.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Roy Samuel Southworth, Jr. in October 2010; and by her parents, Charlie E. Hilsdon and Altia Bell Barnes Hilsdon.  She is survived