Obituaries

Jeannie (Raper) Lott, 66, of Hazen/Des Arc, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1957 in Hazen, AR to Earl and Pear Raper. She graduated in 1975 from Des Arc high School. Jeannie married the love of her life, Roger Lott on April 29, 1988. She is preceded in […]

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) Philip J. Petrus, Jr. 1/22/1952 – 06/16/2023. Phil was a man of strong faith and knew life was fragile. He would always stress the importance of needing to live our lives in such a way that we’re ready

Katherine Louise (Lisko) Plafcan, 89, of Carlisle passed away on June 19, 2023 after suffering a stroke the previous Friday. She was born September 9, 1933, in Slovak, Arkansas to George and Louise Lisko. She graduated from Holy Souls Academy in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1951. Katherine married David Richard Plafcan on June 24, 1953. Together

Don Edward Shelman, otherwise known as DADDY, PA, PAPA DON, THE BEST BROTHER AND ONE OF A KIND HUSBAND, 81 years old, passed away on June 11th, 2023. He was born June 19, 1941, in Hazen AR., to Evelyn Shelman and Wayne Shelman ( both deceased). He is survived by, his loving wife of 62

EVELYN (BALL) GOACHER, age 100, of Carlisle died Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was a homemaker, 4-H sponsor and room mother for both girls classes for 25 years. She was a member of the Carlisle First United Methodist Church for many years. Evelyn was married to the love of her life, Joe Bob Goacher, for

Sue Young – August 24, 1933-June 4, 2023 June 4th, 2023, Charl Sue Etchieson Young went to be with our Lord where she will join her beloved husband, Gaines Young. Sue is survived by her sister, Betty Patton, of Nash, Texas; her son, Greg (Michelle, Charl), and her daughter Mary Charl Korita, (Eric, Parker, Lawson,

Ruby Jewel Robinson Weddle went to her eternal home on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mt. Home, AR at the age of 93, surrounded by her family. She was born to Kenneth and Ollie Robinson in Lonoke, Arkansas on February 12,1930. She was the oldest of 10 children. She is

Mary Jane Wilson, 86, of De Valls Bluff, passed away May 25, 2023. Janie was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on April 4, 1937, the daughter of Rueben and Muriel Dollar. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; one sister, and one grandson. Janie is survived by her husband, Curtis Wilson; son, Lynn

Danny Ralph Tenison, 76 of Hazen, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Danny was born on January 31, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, Custard William and Alice Marie Tenison; his sister, Patsy Jean Tenison and his brother, Bill (Jr.)

Dru Garner Alberson, 14 of Biscoe, passed away May 14, 2023. Dru was born on September 3, 2008 to Justin Alberson and Samantha Loe at Ouachita Regional Hospital. Dru was fun loving and seeking his whole life. He loved to laugh, play around, and joke a lot. He loved to be outside probably more than