Obituaries

Norma Jean Taylor

Norma Jean Taylor, age 80, of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on November 3, 2023. Norma was born on July 16, 1943, to the late Esther and Loise Heslep. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, B.C. Taylor, and her brothers Ronnie and Larry Heslep. Norma and her late husband B.C. operated …

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Billy R. Scroggins

Billy R. Scroggins, 69, of Hazen, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023 from a massive stroke at St. Vincent’s North Hospital. This loss was completely unexpected, leaving his daughter and friends shocked and deeply saddened. Billy was born October 30, 1953 to Nellie and Delbert Scroggins in Stockton, California.  He was the only …

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Zavion Dontao Pargo

Zavion Dontao Pargo, affectionately known as “Tao,” was born on March 26th, 2008, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Donald Pargo and Staci Smith-Pargo. Tao peacefully entered the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16th, 2023, at the tender age of 15. Tao was preceded in passing by his Uncle, Ontao Jackson …

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Billy Huffer

Billy Huffer, age 79 died October 8, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. He was the son of Lloyd and Dora Grace Toll Huffer. Billy was born May 15, 1944 in Hazen, Arkansas and was a 1962 graduate of Hazen High School. He was a long time resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee where he was manager of the …

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David Patrick Cook

David Patrick Cook, 75, of Hazen, was called home on September 24, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Pat was born in Linz, Austria, on December 4th, 1947, to Dave Lewis and Helen Cook. When Pat was nine months old, he and his parents docked at Ellis Island, New York and eventually found their home …

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Joe “Joey” David Gunn

Joe “Joey” David Gunn, passed away unexpectedly on September 23rd, 2023 at his home in Carlisle. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing. Joey was born November 8th, 1960 in Carlisle, AR. Joey is survived by his mother Sara Gunn, son Taylor Gunn, daughter Kelsea Gunn, 4 granddaughters Addison Gunn, Emersyn Flanagan, Charles …

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Ben Thomas Feltman

Ben Thomas Feltman, age 86, of Hazen, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born August 18, 1937 in Fayette, Alabama. Ben was a farmer all his life, a member of Landmark Baptist Church, and loved spending time with his special friend, his dog, Charley …

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