Obituaries

Russell Blanche Prine, 68, of Hazen, died May 5, 2016.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hazen.  Russell is survived by her son, Heath (Sharona) Prine of Hazen; two daughters, Gina Pirtle of Hazen and Debbie Kellar of Des Arc; sister, Carlene Riddell of Texarkana, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  […]

Marion Palestine Simmons, 86, of Des Arc, passed away May 1, 2016.  She was born in Prairie County, Arkansas on February 2, 1930, the youngest of five children to Daniel L. West and Loretta J. McElroy. She is survived by her children, Johnny Simmons and wife, Louise of Cabot, and Ronnie Simmons and wife, Kathy

Michael Eugene Edge, Jr., age 34, of Hazen, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016.  He was born December 5, 1981.  Michael was a 2000 graduate of Hazen High School and recently graduated with an associate’s degree from PCCUA.  Michael was a kind hearted individual that carried with him a contagious laugh that could make

Stella Beachler Shadle, 42, of Hazen, a loving mother, wife, and friend to many, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of April 25, 2016.  Loved by many, Stella spent most of her life taking care of those around her.  For most of her life, Stella worked in retail but when her health

Doris Pasley, 93, of Carlisle, the second of seven children born to Amos and Bessie Cohorn, was born October 22, 1922 and died April 24, 2016.  She was the last survivor. She was raised in the Gravel Hill community during the very heart of the depression; she understood what it meant to be poor.  Doris

Dorothy Sullivan Clarke, 102, went home to be with her heavenly Father and family on April 20, 2016.  She was born August 5, 1913, in Center Hill, Arkansas, the first of four siblings.  Her father had multiple business occupations which resulted in many moves during her childhood. In the spring of 1931 the family moved

William C. Denham age 40 of North Little Rock, passed away April 19, 2016.  He was employed at Ally Finance Company for 14 years.  He is survived by his mother, Donna and step-father, Bill Driver; grandmother, Virginia Driver and special loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Chad was preceded in death by grandparents, Vernon and Eloise

Judge (Jay) Forrest Sims III, age 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Hazen, died peacefully April 13, 2016, at The Nursing & Rehab Center at Good Shepherd in Little Rock.  He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hazen.  The first half of his life,

Theresa Lynn Lee, age 62, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016.  She retired after 30 years with Southwestern Bell.  Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and the best friend anyone could have. Theresa was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Hankin, Jr.; daughter, Shannon Lee and a brother, Steven Ayers.

Jeanette Marie King, 75, of De Valls Bluff, died Thursday, April 07, 2016.  She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist church in De Valls Bluff. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Charles King; her son, Lynn King, and a grandson, Zach King.  She is survived by two sons, Guy (Angie) King