Randy Schafer, 64, of Lonoke, beloved husband, Daddy and Pop-pop, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was born April 9, 1950 to Melvin and Judy Schafer of Lonoke. He is survived by his wife of over 45 years, Claire Haygood Schafer. He was Daddy to tow daughters, Christy (Larry) Duncan, Monica (Richard) […]

Zeak Staggs, 88, of Carlisle, died January 28, 2015. He was born August 26, 1926. Zeak was the youngest child of Will and Beulah Staggs. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retiree of Riviana Foods and a deacon of Landmark Missionary Baptist church of Carlisle, Arkansas. Survivors

Lee H. Kocourek, 89, of Tollville passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Baptist Health in Little Rock.  Lee was born October 31, 1925 to Ed and Mabel Kocourek of Hazen.  He was a lifetime farmer, loved hunting and fishing, gardening and yard work.  He was a duck hunting guide at one time.  He was a

Lydia Nadine Barlow, 95, of Carlisle, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maggie and Harley Manson; her husband, Lewis Barlow; two sons, Richard and Ronnie Barlow and a sister, Evelyn Love. She is survived by one brother, David Manson of West Little Rock;

Dorothy Belle Gates, age 82 of Hazen, died Monday, January 12, 2015. She was born July 9, 1932 in Prairie County, the daughter of Sherman and Odell Webb. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gates; daughter, Linda Darlene Boothe, and sister, Arva Jean Robinson. She is survived by one son, Carlos Gates

Dora Lee Robinson, age 80 of Lonoke, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at her home. She was born March 3, 1934 in Almyra, Arkansas. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Vern Kagebein and Dolly Kagebein Turley; her husband, Franklin Robinson, and a sister, Lela Mitchell. She is survived by two brothers, David

Bessie Swaim, 94 of Hazen, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was born March 21, 1920 to Wincy and Oscar Jones. When her husband, Bill was called to serve overseas in World War II, Bessie not only cared for their four children, but worked at the Defense Plant in Jacksonville. Bessie was a

Gerald Meiner, 87, of Hazen, went home to the Lord on January 3, 2015. he was born and attended school in DeWitt, Arkansas. Gerald’s survivors include his wife of 68 years, Nye Meiner and son, Mark Meiner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Mabel Meiner and brother, Bill Meiner. Gerald began

Earl Eugene (Gene) Williams age 75, of Biscoe, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2014 at his home in Tupelo, Arkansas. Gene was employed at Producers Rice Mill in Stuttgart for many years. He was preceded in death by his father Neely Williams, his mother, Irene Williams, brother. W.L. (Bud) Williams and

Ruth Bertie Raper age 88, of Hazen, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Ruth was born in Prairie County on March 3, 1926 the daughter of Julius V. Addison and Minnie Jernigan Addison. Mrs. Raper was a life long resident of Prairie County, a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church of Hazen. She