Obituaries

Ava Hudson Measels, 77 of Carlisle, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2018. She was born March 12, 1941 in Hazen. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Carlisle. Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd […]

Dorothy Alvina Kirkemier, 74, of Lonoke passed away November 16, 2018 at her home. Dorothy was retired from Farmers Home Administration. She is survived by her brother, Lester Kirkemier, nieces and nephews and a special great nephew, Waylan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucy Minor Kirkemier and her sister, Anna

Bonnie Marguerite Williams, 75, of Hazen, departed this life on November 16, 2018, surrounded by her family. Marguerite was a life long resident of Prairie County. She spent her childhood in Des Arc, raised her children in De Valls Bluff and spent her remaining years in Hazen. She was born on August 5, 1943 to

Ronald Keith Brown, Jr., 33 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2018. Keith was born to Ronald Brown of Carlisle and Tamatha Parr of Ward on November 4, 1985 in Little Rock. Keith was a loving and caring father, son, brother, and uncle. He was devoted to family and his

Julie Farris Bonner, 52 of Brinkley, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends.   Julie was a homemaker and loved taking care of her home and yard.  She had a love and an art for decorating her home.  Julie had a special cat named “Maggie” that she had for over 18

Helen Red, of Hazen, was born on February 17, 1926 and passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018. A Prairie County resident for most of her life, Helen was the daughter of Alton and Dailey (Pyrtle) Perry. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. “Jake” Red; brother, Ralph, and sisters, Bettye and Dorothy.

Mary Roberts, 87 of Carlisle, Arkansas went to be with the Lord at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas Friday, November 2, 2018. She was born to Andrew and Ora Spencer on March 11, 1931. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Albert. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Wooley of Bentonville, two

Mary Ellen Mertens Lloyd, 98, died peacefully in her home in Hazen on November 1, 2018. A lifelong resident of Prairie County, Mary Ellen was married for 68 years to the late F.M. “Buddy” Lloyd, a Prairie county farmer and World War II Navy Seabee. She was born July 16, 1920 in the Peppers Lake

Carolyn Eugene Parr, 70, of Hazen, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hazen and she was the ultimate caregiver. She went to the nursing home everyday to spend time with her daughter, Monica. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Parr; father, Cecil

The Lord called “Buddy” to Hog Heaven on October 28, 2018 at the age of 74. Buddy was born on August 9, 1944. He was a resident of Hazen and a life-long member of the Hazen First United Methodist Church. He represented his local community extremely well as a member of the Arkansas Razorback football