Obituaries

Shirley J. Eller, departed this life on July 15, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 86. Born on December 27, 1938, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Shirley lived a life rich in purpose and devotion. Raised in Hazen, AR by her loving grandparents Stephen and Lennie Thompson, and mother Helen Whitehead. For an impressive twenty-one years, […]

Wanda Sue Tiner, of Stuttgart, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2025; she was born in Hazen, Arkansas on January 23, 1947 to the late William Bud Edge and Francis Ward Edge. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church for many years. Wanda was preceded in death by both

Betty Dianne Parker Buffalo, 75, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2025. Born November 22, 1949, Dianne was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a bachelor’s degree, and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She spent her career in teaching, first at Hazen,

Wayne Lloyd Snider, 83, of Hazen, Arkansas, peacefully took the Lord’s hand on July 2nd, 2025 as he walked through the pearly gates into Heaven’s jubilee. Wayne was born April 8, 1942, to the late Lloyd and Alta Snider. He was the second born of their 5 children. Wayne accepted the Lord in his late thirties

Hazel Eloise Swilley, 88 of Hazen, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2025. She had her immediate family by her side. She was born October 24, 1936 in Carlisle, Arkansas to Ingram and Eloise Snider Smith. Hazel attended school in Carlisle and after graduation went to Henderson State Teachers College where

David Lawrence Murray, 81 passed away peacefully at his home in Hazen, AR on June 21, 2025. He was born August 12, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois to Raymond and Ruby (Hill) Murray who both preceded him in death. David is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Lenora(Norem) Murray, two sisters: Barbara(Richard) Conklen

Glenda S. Sutton, 82, of Carlisle went to be with the Lord June 19, 2025.  She was born, September 14, 1942 in Hazen, Arkansas, to Wayne and Evelyn Shelman. Glenda attended school in Hazen and after graduation she worked as a bank teller in the bank in DeValls Bluff for several years.  She went on

Gale R. Tipton Jr., 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at the VA Hospice Center in Little Rock.  Gale grew up in England, Arkansas where he enjoyed being on the family farm with his grandfather, hunting, playing sports, racing around in hot rods, and living life to the fullest.  He

Tiffany Michelle Morris Leonard, 42 of Judsonia, Arkansas passed from this life on June 1, 2025. She was born June 5, 1982, in Little Rock to Tony and Debra Morris. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Morris, grandparents, Jerry and Sylvia Anderson, Arie and Geneva Morris, one stepson, Sean Leonard and one

Michael Eugene Edge, Sr., age 63, of Hazen, passed away on May 29, 2025.  He was born September 18, 1961. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Hazen High School and he worked for Riceland Foods for 44 years until he retired in 2023.  He had a big heart for people and loved being Papaw Mike.