Obituaries

Johnny Lee Green, loving husband and father departed this life May 31, 2015.  He was a 1963 graduate of Hot Springs High.  From 1966-1970, he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.  Johnny’s passion for helping others led him to a distinguished career in law enforcement.  He began his career at the […]

Andrew Lynn Weddle of De Valls Bluff, passed away on May 27, 2015.  He was born on June 29, 1926 to William Andrew and Olivia Weddle at Hazen, Arkansas.  He is survived by two brothers, 6 sisters, and one sister-in-law. He was a veteran of W.W. II and Korean War.  He was wounded in Korea

Linda Sue Hutchens Mathis, 73, of Hazen, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.  Linda is survived by her long time companion Val Wright; sister, Pam Robinson of McKinney Texas; three brothers, Norris (Barbara) Hutchens of Stuttgart, Jim (Karen) Hutchens of Vilonia and William (JoAnn) Hutchens of Lonoke; several nieces, nephews and a host

James E. (Jim) Sparks, Jr. was born April 21, 1947. A native of Hazen, Arkansas, Jim studied music and served as drum major at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with a Masters from Southern Methodist University. An accomplished musician, performer, and teacher, Jim directed more than 90 musical productions during 43 years in

Evelyn Ann Sickel Whittaker, aged 84, formerly of Hazen, died peacefully on May 10, 2015.  She was born February 27, 1931 in Tollville, Arkansas the daughter of Blanche and Adolph Sickel. She lived in Prairie County most of her life and was a life-long member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville.  Evelyn Ann graduated from De Valls Bluff High School

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Maybelle Chase, 96 of Marshfield, Missouri will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Center Point Cemetery near Hazen, Arkansas.  Visitation for Mrs. Chase will be Monday, April 20, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Mrs. Chase died at

  Hope Leann Sabbatini Bilbruck passed away on April 17, 2015 in Weatherford, Texas.  She was born on March 9, 1977 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She graduated from Hazen high School in 1995 where she was a cheerleader, basketball player and Valedictorian of her class.  She obtained her BSE from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. 

Dale L. Hawkins, age 91. of De Valls Bluff passed away peacefully on April 7, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hawkins.  He is survived by his son, Dale (Carol) Hawkins and his daughter, Donna Alberson all of Carlisle; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be at

Lucille T. Hampton of Hazen, passed from this life on April 8, 2015 at her home.  She was born and raised in Hickory Plains and was born November 9, 1920.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Hampton; a daughter, Jackie (Boots) Smith; her parents, John and Susie Thompson; brothers, Cellus, Carroll, Theodore

Nye Meiner, 87, of Hazen, went home to the Lord on April 3, 2015.  She was born and attended school in DeWitt, Arkansas.  Nye’s survivors include her son, Mark Meiner, and her brother, C.L. Roy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ida Roy and her husband of 68 years, Gerald Meiner.