Obituaries

Margaret Louise Couey Guenther Unick, 89, departed her place on earth July 29, 2021 in Lakeport, California. Louise was born May 8, 1932 in Atkins, Arkansas to Floyd and Margaret Francis (Prince) Couey. Louise spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, […]

David Michael Donahue of Hazen, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2021. He was born June 28, 1953 in El Dorado, Arkansas. David was a member of the Hazen First Baptist Church. David was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Hurt, step-father, Porter Hurt, father, Clyde Donahue, brothers, Clyde Donahue Jr.

Benny George Jr., (B.J.) Billings of Carlisle earned his wings on July 30, 2021.  He was born October 29, 1979. His parents are Benny Billings and Shelia and step-father Greg Renner. B.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Elsie Huggs and Albert and Gladys Billings and his great grandparents Everette and Myrtle

Rosemary Katherine Basler Hooks, 95, Hazen, Arkansas passed away on July 29, 2021. Born May 2, 1926 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Frank Joseph Basler and Rosa Yanker Basler, she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1943. After working at First State Bank as a bookkeeper, on May 9, 1950, she married Edward D. Hooks

Wayne William Clayton, 68, of Tollville, passed away July 24, 2021.  He was born on March 5, 1953.  He is the son of the late Stanley and Dorothy Clayton  of Tollville.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Limon Clayton. He is survived by his sister, Tammy Clayton. Wayne worked for

John Henry Bates II, of Hazen, passed away July 13, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas with his family present. John was born October 30, 1961. He was the son of John Henry Bates and Syble E. Bates. John was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Talbert and Myrtle Bates

Marvin “Mart” Dell Thaxton, Jr., age 66, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mart was born June 29, 1955 to Marvin and Carolyn Thaxton in Newport, Arkansas. He grew up there where he graduated from Newport High School. Mart moved to Carlisle in 1977, where he met the love of his life, Cindy.

Rice farmer, avid sportsman and local community leader Steve Chlapecka Jr., whose smile and laughter was known throughout the Grand Prairie, died on July 6, 2021 in Hazen, Ark. He was 86. Steve was born on April 3, 1935 in Slovak, Ark. to Olga and Steve Chlapecka Sr. who preceded him in death. He was

Ashton Charles Weems, 28, of Hazen went to his heavenly home on July 3, 2021. Since July 28, 2015 Ashton spent his forever with the love of his life, Lucy. On November 17, 2016 and January 18, 2019, he welcomed his two handsome sons, who were the most important part of his life. Ashton was

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Robert Joseph Brasko passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside. He was a life long resident and farmer of Slovak, Arkansas. He was born June 17, 1941 to the late Joe and Helen Brasko. He was a graduate of Hazen High School Class of 1959. After graduation, he