Obituaries

Helen Jo Wills

Jo was born Helen Jo Wills on November 23rd, 1926. She was the third daughter of Clara and Richard Wills. She spent most of her childhood years in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1944. Soon after the end of World War Two, she left home and began a long career as …

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Karen Hankins Booe

Karen Hankins Booe, 79, of Fayetteville, Arkansas formerly of Hazen, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1943, to John and Leviathan Hankins in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Karen grew up in England, Arkansas and graduated from England High School in 1961. Survivors include son, Lee Larkan, and …

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James Simon Bednar

We are saddened to announce the death of our father James Simon Bednar who died August 10, 2023 of a broken heart. In November he lost the love of his life, Clara June, his wife of 63 years. His purpose and zeal for life was lost with her passing. He was broken and inconsolable. Our …

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Randy Joe Skarda

Randy Joe Skarda, 71, passed away at his home on August 6, 2023 in the early morning, surrounded by his wife and children. Randal Joseph Skarda was born January 29, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas but came home to Hazen to Joe and Ruby Skarda. He was married to Vicki Wood Skarda for 46 years. …

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Bebe Clifton

Bebe Clifton, 76, of Hazen passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Bebe was a graduate of Arkansas State University and a member of Kappa Kappa Delta Soroity. She taught high school English for 37 years. Bebe was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Doris Glenn.  She is survived by her husband, Porter Clifton; …

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James Virgle Huey

James Virgle Huey J.V. Huey, age 94, of the Hamilton Community in Carlisle, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 12, 2023. J.V. was born February 12, 1929 and was preceded in death by his parents, Carey and Lottie Huey, his sister Nellie Fay Tosh, and his beloved wife of 67 years, …

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Alan Clark Sickel

Alan Clark Sickel, 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Alan was born august 24, 1958. He was the second son of Horace “Pete” and Faye Word Sickel of the Tollville community. Alan lived in Tollville all his life. The family farm he was born …

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