Obituaries

Robert N. (Bob) Parker Sr, 97, of Carlisle was born May 1, 1928, to the late Charlie and Lena Horne Parker and passed away February 13, 2026. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Carlisle High School. He was a member of the Hamilton Methodist Church and a 50 plus year member of the Hazen Masonic […]

Joyce Elliott Larkan, age 79, passed away on February 12, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family. Joyce was born on September 2, 1946 to Robert “Hadacal” Elliott and Bessie Elliott (Adams). She was a 1963 graduate of Humphrey High school. Following high school, Joyce attended cosmetology school in

James “Jug” Lavoy Tipton, 76, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on February 10, 2026, at his home. Jug was born on July 5, 1949, in Carlisle, Arkansas, to J.B. and Tessie Tipton. He joined the United States Army in 1969, serving as an 11B Infantryman until he was honorably discharged in 1975. After his

Andrew Jacob (AJ) Leonard, 17 of Judsonia, entered into his heavenly home, Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Andrew was born January 19, 2008 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Johnny “Mac” and Tiffeny Leonard. Andrew is preceded in death by his mother, Tiffeny Leonard; one brother, Sean Leonard and great grandparents, Jerry and

James Dwight Jarvis, age 76, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on February 7, 2026. James was born on March 10, 1949, to Thomas and Nellie Mae Gilbert Jarvis. He was a lifelong farmer who took great pride in the land and the work of his hands. He had a deep love for the outdoors and

Debra Kay (Debbie) Carroll, 72, of Sherwood passed away Saturday, January 31st. She was born June 30, 1953 to Henry and Jean Reid. She was a 1971 Honor graduate of Hazen High School. Right after graduation she married the love of her life and soul mate, Ray Carroll. They would have celebrated their 55th anniversary

Jeffery Wayne Foot, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Tollville, Arkansas.  Jeffrey lived a life built on hard work; long days and doing what needed to be done.  A pipeliner through and through, he spent 30 years working on the line; putting in brutal

John Wesley Thompson Sr. (JW), age 83, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. JW was a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant. John is survived by his son, John Thompson, Jr. (Nikki); his daughter, Darla Thompson; one grandson, Trey Thompson (Lindsey). He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Sue

Donna Faye Hawkins Alberson, 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas was born on January 28, 1949 and on January 28, 2026 she passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, where she is now healed, whole, and walking freely once again. She is reunited in heaven with loved ones who went before her, free from pain and

Keith Henthorne, age 57, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas passed away to his eternal home on December 7, 2025. Keith was born to the late Clarence and Bessie (Patton) Henthorne on July 2, 1968 in Sweet Home, Oregan. Keith was well known in his community. He attended the Peppers Lake Church of Christ in DeValls Bluff.