Dewey Lynn Raper, passed away to his eternal home Wednesday, May 21, 2025, with his loving wife and a host of family and friends by his side. Dewey was born October 17, 1953 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Carl and Ruth(Addison) Raper. Dewey loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, first and foremost! He […]
Linda Dayle Hinton Black of Pine Bluff passed away peacefully at home May 17, 2025. Linda was born on February 13, 1950 to Mary Alice and Herbert Hinton of Hazen. She was the third of seven children. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Hazen High School and a 1982 graduate of the School of Nursing
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Bedford Brooks Castleberry, 86, of De Valls Bluff, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 7. 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bedford and Gracie Lee (Brooks) Castleberry. His wife of 54 years, Patsy Ruth Browning and his wife of 9 years Charlene Matlock Harrison. His sisters, Doris Downs, Charlotte Tipton and Marcia Harrison.
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Grant Aaron Taylor, age 33, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2025, surrounded by family. Grant was born on December 17th, 1991, in Benton, Arkansas to Lamar and Adriel Taylor. After graduating Bauxite High School in 2010, Grant attended Arkansas Tech University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. Grant completed his chaplain residency
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On March 26, 2025, Blanche Martin was gently swept into heaven on the wings of the Lord’s angels, reuniting her with her husband, Jack, her beloved mother, Nettie; father, Pete; and son, Butch. She leaves behind a cherished legacy, survived by her sisters, Dessle and Betty; her daughter, Gail (John); her grandchildren, Paul, Jacob (Michelle),
Bobby Dan Buffalo, 74, passed peacefully from this life on March 26, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1950, to Adolph and Martha Buffalo, in Carlisle, AR, where he grew up in the farmlands of Hamilton and Snake Island. Bobby Dan, or Bob, retired from a long career with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency
Ronnie Loudermilk, age 84, of Hazen passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 after a long battle with illness. Born on November 22, 1940 in Hazen, Arkansas, Ronnie never met a stranger. Ronnie married Linda Foster on May 18, 1962 and they were blessed with three wonderful children; Mike (Melissa) Loudermilk of Texas, Susan Loudermilk
Family and friends are celebrating the life of Garnett Eugene Dodson of Hazen, who passed away on March 7, 2025, at age 85. Born on March 20, 1939, Garnett was the second child of Kavanaugh and Vannoy Dodson of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. A lifelong resident of Prairie County, he married his sweetheart, Lana Jo Lloyd,
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Raleigh Gene Jones, aged 94, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin at St. Mary’s Hospital. His second wife, Judy McGaha and three daughters Ronda, Suzan and Sarah were by his bedside when he passed away. Born on August 26, 1930, to parents Sarah May Dilday Jones and Raleigh Matthew Jones, Gene was
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David L. Patterson, age 68, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away January 27, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer. David was born on March 29, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He selflessly served his country in the US Navy for 18 years. David then went on to work for the Lennox Corporation where he
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