Obituaries

Velda Margaret Williams Tacker, 82, of De Valls Bluff, was born November 12, 1940 to Bessie Marie Brooks Williams and Clarence Williams and passed away at her home on February 25, 2023. She married Troy Lynn Tacker on January 25, 1957. She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years and her daughter, Judith Tacker […]

Charles Malcolm Buck born February 24, 1942 gained his angel wings on Tuesday February 7, 2023. Malcolm leaves behind a wife Louise Buck of Lonoke, three children Catherine Young (Gary) of Bella Vista, Stefhanie Buck of Bauxite and Charlie Buck (Christine) of Cabot, four grand-children Tiffany Robbins of Bella Vista, Sareena Carroll (Tyler) and David

Jewel Anna Belle Johnston, 84 of Hazen, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2023 surrounded by family. She was the oldest of nine children born to Carl A. and Robbie A. (King) Hill on August 6, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Frances Clark,

Donald L. Templeton, age 88, of Sturgis, Kentucky, formerly of Hazen, Arkansas, peacefully passed from his earthly life and entered the gates of Heaven of February 6, 2023. Don was born on February 11, 1934 to Robert and Odell Templeton of Hazen. He graduated from Hazen High School in 1953 then attended the University of

Betty Jean Matthews Holmes passed from this life on February 6, 2023 at the age of 86. Betty was born on May 30, 1935 to Herschel Allen Matthews and Daisy Nona Mills. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, BR Holmes, Jr. of Hazen; a daughter, Mary Louise Simmons of Cabot; a

Charles B. Westbrook III, 85 years old, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on January 26th, 2023 in Searcy, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Monday January 30th, 2023 at Charity Baptist Church in Ward, Arkansas. Charles was born in Beebe, Arkansas to Charles B. Westbrook II and Thelma Bradford Westbrook on August 17, 1937. He went

Jackie Tarter-McNeil, age 96, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Jackie was a member of the First United Methodist church in Carlisle, the Altruistic Club of Carlisle, and retired from Bancorpsouth in Carlisle after several years. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mamie Taylor; her husband, Gordon Tarter, Sr.

Eddie “Doyen” Martin, 70, of DeValls Bluff went to be with our heavenly father on January 16, 2023 with family by his side. He was born on May 20, 1952 to Leo and Fannie Martin in McCroy, Arkansas. One of Doyen’s biggest accomplishments in life was being a father to Darren and Dane. His sons

Audrey Fran Clemons Davis of Hazen was born July 16, 1955 and passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, William Ray Davis of Hazen; daughter, Amanda Yarbrough of Tennessee; son, Josh Davis of Oklahoma; granddaughter, Cheyenne Yarbrough of Hazen; two brothers, Sherman (Jeanette) Clemons of North Carolina

William Oliver (W.O.) Prince, 85, of Biscoe, entered the gates of Heaven on January 9, 2023. W.O. was born on November 14, 1937 in Monroe County, Arkansas. He was the 6th child born in the family of Ben and Mary Prince. He married his wife, Patricia Clark on December 20, 1959. They were married 63