Robert J. Black, Jr. of Hazen, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the age of 74 surrounded by those he loved the most.  Robert was born and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Polly” Black and Wilma Black and his sister, Carolyne Hunnicutt. Robert is survived […]

John Mack Daniels, 87, of Carlisle, a U.S. Navy Veteran went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  Born February 8, 1934 in Lonoke County’s Hamilton community, Mack was the 4th child of the late JC “Doc” and Ethel Daniels. Mack was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Dan Daniels

Kenneth Virgil Griffin, age 75, of De Valls Bluff, passed away August 9, 2021 in the Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.  Kenneth graduated from De Valls Bluff High School in 1964 and shortly thereafter married the love of his life, Linda Roach.  He enlisted in the Army and completed extensive training

Margaret Louise Couey Guenther Unick, 89, departed her place on earth July 29, 2021 in Lakeport, California. Louise was born May 8, 1932 in Atkins, Arkansas to Floyd and Margaret Francis (Prince) Couey. Louise spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,

David Michael Donahue of Hazen, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2021. He was born June 28, 1953 in El Dorado, Arkansas. David was a member of the Hazen First Baptist Church. David was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Hurt, step-father, Porter Hurt, father, Clyde Donahue, brothers, Clyde Donahue Jr.

Benny George Jr., (B.J.) Billings of Carlisle earned his wings on July 30, 2021.  He was born October 29, 1979. His parents are Benny Billings and Shelia and step-father Greg Renner. B.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Elsie Huggs and Albert and Gladys Billings and his great grandparents Everette and Myrtle

Rosemary Katherine Basler Hooks, 95, Hazen, Arkansas passed away on July 29, 2021. Born May 2, 1926 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Frank Joseph Basler and Rosa Yanker Basler, she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1943. After working at First State Bank as a bookkeeper, on May 9, 1950, she married Edward D. Hooks

Wayne William Clayton, 68, of Tollville, passed away July 24, 2021.  He was born on March 5, 1953.  He is the son of the late Stanley and Dorothy Clayton  of Tollville.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Limon Clayton. He is survived by his sister, Tammy Clayton. Wayne worked for

John Henry Bates II, of Hazen, passed away July 13, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas with his family present. John was born October 30, 1961. He was the son of John Henry Bates and Syble E. Bates. John was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Talbert and Myrtle Bates

Marvin “Mart” Dell Thaxton, Jr., age 66, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mart was born June 29, 1955 to Marvin and Carolyn Thaxton in Newport, Arkansas. He grew up there where he graduated from Newport High School. Mart moved to Carlisle in 1977, where he met the love of his life, Cindy.