Obituaries

Margaret McMullen, 97, of Hazen entered into eternity with her Lord on July 27, 2024. Margaret was born to Emil and Ida Teichman in Michigan on June 24, 1927. Margaret was married to the love of her life Bud McMullen for 42 years. Their life together was the definition of love and commitment. She loved […]

Kevin Eugene Phillips, age 53 of Carlisle left this earth Sunday, July 21, 2024.  Kevin was born on March 24, 1971 to Leslie Wayne and Phyllis Pruitt Phillips.  He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Wayne.  He is survived by his mother, Phyllis of Carlisle; brother, Kenneth of Carlisle; sister, Lisa Craig and

Rebecca Jean Bryant Anderson left this world for her heavenly home on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born on August 24, 1955 to E. Wayne Bryant and Barbara Heavener Bryant in South Bend, Indiana. Known to her close friends as “Becky”, she grew up mostly in Des Arc. She was a guiding light to

Sylvia May Anderson, 78, of Hazen went to her heavenly home on July 21, 2024. Sylvia was born to Carl A. and Robbie A. Hill on August 1, 1945 in Wild Cherry, Arkansas. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Ace Anderson, SR.; five sisters, Anna Johnston, Leota Jenkins, Mary Morris,

Brenda Ann Vaughn-McNees was born in Dyess, AR on June 28, 1940, and received her wings on July 13, 2024, in Hazen, AR.  She worked as a secretary, insurance agent, and finally as a cosmetics associate. Brenda loved makeup and making people look their best. Another thing Brenda loved was cooking, especially baking sweets. She was

Buster “BR” Van Houten, 87, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. BR was the son of Commie and Viola (Mathis) Van Houten. BR was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Shirley Van Houten; A son Joseph “Joe” Van Houten; Four brothers, John, Leroy, Rudy,

Bobby Lynn Hamric, 83, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Bobby was the son of Wesley and Louise Hamric. Bobby was of Baptist faith and a member of the Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired business man and cattle farmer. Bobby is survived by his

Curtis Lynn Wilson, age 81, of De Valls Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.  He was a former farmer and scrap iron dealer.  He was born October 26, 1942 in Grays, Arkansas, the son of Forrest and Pauline Wilson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Janie. Curtis is survived by his

Benny Dennis Floyd was born in Hazen on August 29, 1940 to Enos Floyd and Nettie Mae Kee Floyd. He entered Heaven on July 4, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Benny is survived by his son, Terry (Ellen) Floyd, and daughter, Felicia (Greg) Hogue. One granddaughter, Emily Floyd and a bonus daughter, Felisha

Margaret Crystal Snow McCommon, a beloved member of the Blytheville and Hazen communities, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and faith, at the age of 64. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, Crystal lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Crystal was a passionate member of ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha), where she found immense joy