Major Melvin Leon Raborn, retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard, passed away October 12, 2026 at the age of 90.  He was born to the late Leon and Lois (Tanner) Raborn in Carlisle, Arkansas on July 21, 1936.  Melvin graduated from Carlisle High School in 1953, attended Arkansas Polytechnical College in Russellville, and graduated […]

Deborah (Debbie) Lorene Mutters Hauk of Benton was born on December 15, 1953 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Debbie went to be with our Lord October 7, 2026. Debbie was a member of the Trinity Chapel Baptist Church of Carlisle, and the Immanuel Baptist Church of Carlisle. She graduated from Carlisle High School in Carlisle in 1972.

Joyce Odell Taylor age 98 went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25th, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1927 to the late Charles and Ruby Greenwalt of Hazen. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Taylor; her daughter, Glenda Taylor; her parents, Charles and Ruby Greenwalt; her brothers, Morris,

Don D. Foot, age 96, passed away leaving behind a rich legacy of hard work, adventure, and deep devotion to his family. Born on March 15, 1930, Don lived a full life marked by service to his country, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the outdoors. Don proudly served his country in the

Vicki Diane Wood Skarda, 70, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1956, in Camden, Arkansas, to Floyd and Rowena Ridout Wood. Vicki was a proud graduate of Des Arc High School, Class of 1973. She went on to attend the University of Arkansas, where she earned her

Ruth Newkirk, age 88, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026 while at Southridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Heber Springs. Ruth was born on March 14, 1938 to Frank and Margaret Kirkemier. Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. Ruth fought a

Tommy Hinze lived 82 years marked by service, sacrifice, perseverance, faith, and unwavering love for his family, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. A proud Vietnam veteran and recipient of two Purple Hearts, Tommy answered his country’s call at a young age. His military service shaped who he was, teaching him sacrifice, loyalty, duty,

Bruce McKenzie, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Furlow, Arkansas on September 9, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Bruce was born on December 17, 1937 to Curtis Lynn McKenzie and Virgie Ellis Phiefer of Biscoe Arkansas, Bruce’s life was a testament to kindness and devotion. He had a sweet lighthearted sense

Stephen Anthony “Steve” Chudy, age 72, passed away on August 30, 2026. Steve was born on April 10, 1954, to the late Connie and Rook Chudy. He graduated from Hazen High School with the class of 1972 and spent his life farming. In his retirement years, Steve helped at Stovesand Auction Company. Steve was an

Ruth Evelyn Griffin Johnson, affectionally known by Ruth to all, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 at the age of ninety four.  Ruth was born to Nellie Lucille Griffin and Clifford Roy Griffin, on July 13, 1932 in Carlisle, Arkansas.  Upon graduation from Carlisle High School in 1950, Ruth continued her education at Ouachita