Obituaries

Patricia Ann Hill Craig, age 89, of Rogers, died October 26, 2014. She was born in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas on April 6, 1925, to Roy F. and Pearl Higgins Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and her husband, Clarence C. Craig whom she married on November 23, 1945. Pat […]

Melvia Mullins, 71, died in Avoca, Arkansas on October 25, 2014. Survivors include Michelle Chadwick, Carla Gamman, Shawni Mullins and Peggy Moore. She had 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. with a

Tommy Raye Flippo passed away at his home in Hazen, Arkansas after along battle with C.O.P.D. Tommy was born in Huff, Arkansas but grew up in Pleasant Plains. He was baptized in Flippo chapel at an early age in Pleasant Plains. He graduated from Pleasant Plains High School. He married Linda Priest of De Valls

Florence Opal Roberts, 90, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas flew into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday evening, October 6, 2014 surrounded by her son George and her extended Dallas family. She was loved by many and will be missed. Florence was born to Neeley and

Ronnie Lee “Sonny” Morris, 51, of Hazen was born February 2, 1963 and passed away September 27, 2014.  Ronnie was born in Des Arc, Arkansas to Ronnie and Mary Hill Morris.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Morris and two step-fathers, Jim Morris and Cleveland Swaim , nephew, Jimmy Lee Walker, and grandparents, Carl and

Charles Lynn King, 74, of De Valls Bluff, was born May 8, 1940 in De Valls Bluff and passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Lynn King, Jr. and his grandson, Zachary King. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeannette King; sons, Bruce (Brenda)

Bernie (Louise Bernice) Gaskin Simmons, 81, of Lonoke finished her life’s journey and went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2014. Bernie was born in McClelland but lived most of her life in De Valls Bluff. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Helen Gaskin and her loving husband

Marie (Davis) Kirk of Smithfield, North Carolina passed away peacefully on September 8, 2014 at SECU Hospice House. Marie was born on August 10, 1929 in Hazen, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Kirk in 2004. She is survived by her brother, J.D. Davis and four children, Pamela Kent, Darrell

Raymond Andrew Duch, 90, of Hazen, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014 while at the Stuttgart Baptist Hospital with his family and loved ones by his side. He was born October 23, 1923, the son of Julius and Mary Potkan Duch who had traveled from Hungary to settle in Slovak.

Holly Marlene Minor Crosbie, age 62, of Olathe, Kansas, died September 5, 2014. Holly was the daughter of James Calvin and Gloria Faye Minor born on October 18, 1951 in Evansville, Indiana. Holly was a journalist and a radio broadcaster. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Debbie Minor Leazure. Holly