Obituaries

John “Bopper” Richardson, age 55, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away November 27, 2024, Bopper was born on October 5, 1969. Bopper drove a wrecker for many years where he made many friends along the way. He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Petty; Fiancé, Leisa Alverson; Sister, Stacey Aaron (Dee); Brother, Dennis Petty (Denice); daughters, […]

Shirley A. Raper of Hazen, Arkansas, born May 31, 1936, went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2024 at the age of 88 years. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Shirley was a home maker and minister’s wife who led her children and grandchildren to know the Lord. She

Charlene Brainard, 89, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away peacefully on the 23rd of November 2024. Charlene was born November 11, 1935 in Venus, TX to Verdel and Ada Major. Charlene is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Loyd Brainard; her daughters, Vicki Elder (Don), Kathy Elder (Frank), Carla Brainard Hanks all of

Virginia Lee Farrar, age 88, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Born the second of five daughters, Virginia attended school in Little Rock before graduating from Searcy High School in Arkansas. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation with a minor in

Fannie Fern Martin, age 90, went to join her family in heaven on the morning of October 14, 2024. Granny Fannie was born February 2, 1934 to Everett and Buelah Robinson of McCrory, Arkansas. She married Leo Martin and they were married 72 years. Fannie worked at the Van Huesen plant in Hazen, and later

Robert Lee Perkins, 100 of Carlisle, Arkansas, left this life peacefully on October 10, 2024.  He was born on December 6, 1923, to Charlie and Mary Zimmerman Perkins of Carlisle. A devoted husband and family man, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Louise Riddle Perkins.  He was also preceded in

Melvin John Schafer, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather left this earth on October 11, 2024. He was a life-long resident of Carlisle. Melvinwas a dedicated farmer who took great pride in being a steward of the land and worked tirelessly in the care of his crops. He did not end working in his fields

Colonel Bobby Darrell Wilson left his earthly home for his heavenly one Monday, October 7, 2024 surrounded by those that loved him. He was 89 years old. Bobby was born November 20, 1934 to Harley and Viola Wilson in Humphrey, Arkansas. He was born as one of the middle children in his family and no

Irvin Burk (Buck) Sims, Jr., 65, of Hazen passed away on October 1, 2024. Buck was born on August 11, 1959 to Burk and Glenda Sims. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Burk Sims, Sr. and his mother, Glenda Singleton Synder; his step-son, Kyle Delany; his nephew, Brayden Sims; his niece, Sophie

Carol Ann Rowland (Cotten), 84, of Hazen, went to see the Lord September 18. She was born in De Witt, Arkansas, to Willie and Aquila (Trussel) Cotten. A honor student at DeWitt High School, she excelled in English & shorthand with honors. She started her banking career at First National DeWitt & then was at