Obituaries

Frances Ann Caviness, of Carlisle, slipped peacefully from this life on March 2, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with numerous health issues. Frances was born July 19, 1940 in Stuttgart, Arkansas; she was the daughter of Frank and Mary Skarda Halijan. Frances is survived by her son, Brad Caviness and wife, Lori of […]

Richard Aaron Jordan, known by family and friends as “Doughboy” of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas departed this life on February 26, 2025 at the age of 41. He was a native of Bogalusa, Louisiana, born on August 31, 1983. He enjoyed working with his hands, drawing, carpentry, and metal fabrication. He often went fishing, spending

Edward Alan Hooks (Eddie), of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, in the afternoon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was 69 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward D. and Rosemary Basler Hooks. Eddie attended Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School,

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the tragic passing of Steven Wayne Hanson of Carlisle AR, on Friday February 7. Steve was born October 24, 1960 to Lorraine R and Donald Wayne Hanson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve grew up in church and at a young age accepted Christ. His family moved to

Denice Inez Greenwalt, age 69, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on February 5, 2025. Denice was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019. She was an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she served in many roles. Denice was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Margie Martin. She is survived by her husband

Richard Oliver Kasiah, 69, of Lonoke, passed away January 27, 2025 at his home. He was a former truck driver and a former member of the Arkansas National Guard.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Nina L. Armstrong Kasiah; his father, Claud L. Kasiah; his brother Claude C. Kasiah, and his sister, Marylin

James Earl Burks, 88, of Hazen passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025. James had a deep love and passion for fishing, gardening, hunting, and most of all spending time with his family and especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. James was a 53 year member of Free & Accepted Masons of Arkansas.  He received his Entered

Scotty Arco Abbott Dunar, of Hazen, Arkansas, joined his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1966, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Percilla Ruth Dill Dunar and Billy Harold Abbott Sr. Scotty was a proud graduate of England Academy and a faithful member of Embassy Church in North Little

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Forrest Sims, age 37. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Troy L. Sims and Becky Sims. Richard was a good-hearted man that would help anyone that needed it. He graduated from Cabot High School and was an All-State tuba player and

Meredith Ann Strohl went to her heavenly home on January 8, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1972 to Paul and Rena Pate. Meredith was a 1989 graduate of England High School and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Stuttgart. Meredith is preceded in death by her father, Paul Pate; Grandfather, Ellis