James Robert Volner, age 69, of West Memphis, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 26, 2015.  He was a member of Cypress Avenue Baptist Church in Marion, Arkansas. James was born July 1, 1946, the son of John Allen Volner, Sr. and Verona  (Ripley) Volner.  He served our country in the Navy during the Vietnam War.  He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed  […]

Maxine G. Putt, 81, of Little Rock, formerly of Hazen, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015.  Born in Des Arc to John N. “Doc” Smith and Dollie Jane Sutterfield Smith, she was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, husband, Aubrey L. “Buddy” Putt and her son, John Aubrey Putt.  Maxine was a homemaker

Remle Keith Thomas, age 61, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2015.  He was born February 13, 1954, the son of Remle R. Tomas and Donna Krumpen Thomas. Keith was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by one son, Jason Thomas (Amber) of

Gerald (Jerry) Sanders, 75, of Hazen was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on April 5, 1940.  He entered his new eternal life with family by his side on June 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He never met a stranger or was short on words.  He was a friend of Jesus Christ and taught

George Marion Mack, Sr. was born December 9, 1939 and passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his home in the Oak Prairie Community in Des Arc, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mack, Sr. of Stuttgart, Arkansas. George is survived by a wife, Betty Mack of Hazen;

Matilda (Tillie) Rose Behil Orlicek of Des Arc was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1926.  She was born to Steve and Mary Behil.  Matilda was the oldest of five girls.  Her sisters were Mary Behil, Rose McArthur, Helen Nester, and Ann Chema.  Matilda attended school in Flint, Michigan where she graduated from Flint High School.  She then attended two years of

Johnny Lee Green, loving husband and father departed this life May 31, 2015.  He was a 1963 graduate of Hot Springs High.  From 1966-1970, he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.  Johnny’s passion for helping others led him to a distinguished career in law enforcement.  He began his career at the

Andrew Lynn Weddle of De Valls Bluff, passed away on May 27, 2015.  He was born on June 29, 1926 to William Andrew and Olivia Weddle at Hazen, Arkansas.  He is survived by two brothers, 6 sisters, and one sister-in-law. He was a veteran of W.W. II and Korean War.  He was wounded in Korea

Linda Sue Hutchens Mathis, 73, of Hazen, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.  Linda is survived by her long time companion Val Wright; sister, Pam Robinson of McKinney Texas; three brothers, Norris (Barbara) Hutchens of Stuttgart, Jim (Karen) Hutchens of Vilonia and William (JoAnn) Hutchens of Lonoke; several nieces, nephews and a host

James E. (Jim) Sparks, Jr. was born April 21, 1947. A native of Hazen, Arkansas, Jim studied music and served as drum major at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with a Masters from Southern Methodist University. An accomplished musician, performer, and teacher, Jim directed more than 90 musical productions during 43 years in