Obituaries

James Earl Burks, 88, of Hazen passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025. James had a deep love and passion for fishing, gardening, hunting, and most of all spending time with his family and especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. James was a 53 year member of Free & Accepted Masons of Arkansas.  He received his Entered […]

Scotty Arco Abbott Dunar, of Hazen, Arkansas, joined his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1966, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Percilla Ruth Dill Dunar and Billy Harold Abbott Sr. Scotty was a proud graduate of England Academy and a faithful member of Embassy Church in North Little

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Forrest Sims, age 37. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Troy L. Sims and Becky Sims. Richard was a good-hearted man that would help anyone that needed it. He graduated from Cabot High School and was an All-State tuba player and

Meredith Ann Strohl went to her heavenly home on January 8, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1972 to Paul and Rena Pate. Meredith was a 1989 graduate of England High School and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Stuttgart. Meredith is preceded in death by her father, Paul Pate; Grandfather, Ellis

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,