Obituaries

Robert Charles (Bob) Lederer, age 75, of Hazen, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 10, 2025 after a battle with cancer and heart issues. Bob was a retired cost accountant and a veteran of the United States Army. He was born on March 18, 1949 in Mountain […]

Jenny Lou Baker (Duck), age 79, of Cabot, Arkansas passed on to her heavenly home on January 8, 2025. Jenny was born on June 28, 1945 in Bassett, Arkansas to the late Curry H. and Leaner Duck. Jenny was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Lafayette Baker; four sisters, Shirley Beliew, Mae

Thomas “Butch” William Phifer, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on May 14, 1951, he grew up in Hazen, Arkansas, where he began a life filled with adventure and joy. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Joy Phifer; his

Margaret “Maggie” Lynn Powell Clawitter died peacefully on December 19, 2024, at her home in Ulm, Ark. surrounded by her family. She was 85. Seeing beauty in every aspect of life, she infused her unique vision of it into everything she did—whether as a mother, grandmother, artist, cook, neighbor, or entrepreneur. Maggie was born on

Kenneth Wayne Phillips, 58, of Carlisle, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Kenneth was born June 6, 1966 in Kingman, Kansas to Leslie Wayne and Phyllis (Pruitt) Phillips.  Kenneth loved to hunt and fish and could be found doing anything outside.  He loved everyone and everyone loved him.

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