Obituaries

Duain Page Freeman, age 80, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 29, 1945, in Woolum, Arkansas to Page and Verna Freeman. Duain accepted Jesus as his savior at 11 years of age and a strong sense of God’s merciful love was forever the […]

Christopher (Chris) Louis Todd, age 64, was born on December 23rd, 1961 and completed his journey to heaven on January 5, 2026 @ 4:08pm with his wife, two children and Aunt Ann by his side. He was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church where he loved to attend.  He loved his church, family, and

Carrie Susan Carter Beckwith, 57, of Hazen, Arkansas, was born on May 20, 1968, to Jerry and Carolyn Carter. She passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after spending her final days embraced by family and friends. Carrie devoted her life to what mattered most—her family. She was a loving

Arnold Claude Black, 96, of Hazen, died Sunday morning, December 21st, 2025. Arnold was born on September 17, 1929 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Carlis Black and Fannie Lee Black. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Tollville and also attended St. Al ban’s Episcopal Church of Stuttgart. He graduated from

Teddy Frank Brannan, 83, of Biscoe, whose hardworking mind, body, soul, and loving heart for others, went home to his Lord and Savior early Monday, December 1st, 2025. Teddy was born May 8th, 1942 in Northeast Arkansas to the late Frank and Ellen Brannan and two aunts, Mabel and Dorothy Brannan, who raised him. His

Vincent James (Jim) Petrus, Jr. of Carlisle passed away on November 25, 2025. He was 71 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vince and Addie Petrus, a son Andrew (Andy) Petrus and life partner, Karla Watson. He is survived by son Ethan Petrus; sisters Anne Anderson, Janet Petrus, Susan Bransford

Ruby Maxine VanHouten Petrus, “Mimi”, 90, of Stuttgart, whose loving, spunky spirit never stopped bringing joy to others, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, of 43 years and joined him in paradise 26 years

William Daniel Joseph Parker, a loving son, brother and grandson sadly passed away at the age of 41. William was born on September 24, 1984 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Donna and Mike Parker.  He is survived by his mother; his brothers, John and Michael Parker; one niece Jillian Parker; one nephew, Gavin Parker; and

Carl Monroe Slaughter Jr. passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 69 after battling cancer. He was always known by his family and friends as Carl Jr. Carl was born on May 10, 1956 to Carl Monroe Slaughter Sr. and Sally Ruth Knight Slaughter. He accepted the Lord at a young age