Obituaries

Teresa JoAnn Wilkins, 69 of Hot Springs, formerly of Hazen, passed away on Mary 12, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1951 in Hazen, Arkansas. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Mike Wilkins of 20 years; her daughter, Jill Holmes; her granddaughter, Haley Holmes; her sister, Jackie (Darrell) Whaley; her niece, Victoria (Ashley) Loudermilk; […]

Mary Dean Skarda, 94, of Hazen entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born in the Center Point Community (Prairie County) on September 21, 1926 to the late James and Myrtle (Ewing) Sanders. A graduate of DeValls Bluff schools, she married the late George F. Skarda where they built their

Jimmy Dale Guenther, Sr. went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2021.  He was born on April 13, 1935 to David and Lillian Guenther about 30 yards from where he lived most of his life.  He was life time farmer.  Jim liked to hunt and fish, but he loved spending time with his

Rickey Edward Johnson, age 69, passed away on April 29, 2021 in his home town of Hazen. He was born in Nettleton, AR on February 19, 1952 to the late Richard and Nellie Pauline Johnson.He attended Nettleton High School and worked for Frito-Lay, in which he retired after 28 years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, the Razorbacks, and spending time

Michael Scroggins, 43, of De Valls Bluff passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home.  He was born September 1, 1977 to Billy and the late Debra Scroggins.  Michael lived in Prairie County a majority of his life. Michael loved his family and spending time with them.  He enjoyed being outdoors, operating heavy equipment,

Charles Richard “Rick” Zimmerman, age 65, of Carlisle, entered the heavenly gates on April 21, 2021. He was born on July 19, 1955, to Margaret Zimmerman-Bethel and the late Charles Richard Zimmerman. He graduated from Manzano High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Business Administration. Rick

Billy C. Bartley, 81, of Hazen, died suddenly on April 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters, and a loving wife of 56 years, Lorene. Survivors include daughters, Freda (Jeff) Isbell and Brenda (David) Hoover all of Hazen; grandchildren, Brandy (Clay) Snider of Cooter, Missouri, Ashton (Nicholas) Gray

Syble Evelyn Bates, 92, of Hazen, went to her heavenly home on March 26, 2021.  Syble was a substitute teacher for the Hazen School District for 15 years and a member of the Hazen First Baptist Church since 1955.  She taught Sunday School for 35 years, a member of the WMU for 63 years, serving as

On March 13th, Dustin Mitchell Prince, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas and Mobile, Alabama passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior. Dustin was born on November 23rd, 1995, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas . He graduated from White Hall High School. He was a welder and electrician for the major portion of his

Johnny “Dollar” Dwayne Tipton, 55 of Hazen went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 13, 2021 after a lengthy battle with complications of COVID -19. Johnny was born on November 11, 1965 in Stuttgart to J.B. Tipton and Tessie Arcola King Tipton.  He was a 1984 Stuttgart High School graduate and earned an Associates