Obituaries

Larry Lynn Swaim, age 70 of Des Arc passed through the gates of Heaven on January 1, 2020. He was the youngest son of Bill and Bessie Swaim of Hazen. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Emma Nell Berry and Ida Mae Linam; brothers, Clea and Moe. Larry is survived by his […]

Larry Joe Strickland, 52, of Little Rock, passed away December 20, 2019 at his home.  He was born on December 13, 1967 in Little Rock, the son of Colleen Denson and Lawrence Strickland.  Larry was a graduate of Carlisle High School.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Colleen Denson.  Larry is survived by

Bertie Boucher Jenkins Norman, 83, died December 23, 2019. She was born December 9, 1936. Bertie’s happiest years were when she lived in Clarendon. She loved the river life. She often referred to it as God’s Country. Many mornings you would find her on her back porch reading her Bible, or watching the humming birds

Joy Faye Holmes, age 88, of Hazen, died December 23, 2019 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church. Joe Faye was preceded in death by her husband, John Holmes and a granddaughter, Becky Taylor.  She is survived by one son, Dennis (Teresa)

Steven Anthony Pirani, 66 of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Steve was born on June 29, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee to Mary and Paul Pirani.   After graduating from Kemper Military School, Steve joined the Navy and served his country for six years, where he traveled throughout the world.  During

Marion Monroe Partain of Carlisle, passed away peacefully in his home on his 95th birthday November 26, 2019. He was born November 26, 1924 South of Carlisle, the son of the late Joseph and Cora Bell Nation Partain. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Edna Partain. He had two daughters, Carolyn (Billy)

Joe Dan Daniels passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 66 after a lengthy illness.  Joe Dan was born August 5, 1953, to Daniel Edward and Marie Smith Daniels in Little Rock.  Joe Dan graduated from Strider Academy in Charleston, Mississippi; Hinds Jr. College in Raymond, Mississippi and Coahoma Community College in

Margaret Louise Strohl McVey was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, December 15, 1949 to Carl and Mary Strohl of DeValls Bluff. Margaret left this world for her heavenly home November 11, 2019. She leaves behind the love of her life, Charles McVey, whom she married June 6, 1969. The last few years they made their

Mickie Bradley Hinze, age 76, of Heth, Arkansas passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019.  She was born Chicot, Arkansas and was the daughter of Sam and Julia Bradley of Eudora, Arkansas.  Mickie was a bookkeeper, a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother and “Meme.”  She loved to watch football games, enjoyed the excitement of

Marion Boyd Calley, 73, of Clarksville, passed away November 11, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Pauline; two sisters, Joyce Oswald of Little Rock and Pansy Jones of Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Eunice Calley.  A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M.,