Thomas Mack Isbell, age 72, of Hazen, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 31, 2014.  He was born to Henry and Hazel King Isbell on June 18, 1941 in Hazen.  Tommy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Becky Newsom Isbell; son, Jeff  (Freida) Isbell of Hazen; daughter, Jill Childress of Beebe; four […]

Sue Carter passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Rebecca Susan Hawley was born to John and Virginia Hawley on Tillar, AR on March 5, 1926.  A child of the depression, Sue learned early that joy came not from material things, but from within. She carried this with her throughout her life, finding joy in love of her family

Homer Edward Martin of Carlisle, passed away May 26, 2014.  He was born April 11, 1942 in Colt, Arkansasto Homer Lee and Maude LouElla Martin.  He was a diesel mechanic for Carlisle Implement for 37 years, serving farmers in Lonoke and Prairie counties.  He was a devoted father and faithful member of CarlisleFirst Baptist church.  He was known as

John A. Bednar, 97, of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, passed away May 2, 2014.  John was born in Slovak, Arkansas in 1916.  He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in his 20’s where he began working at Mondie Forge as a wheelbarrow pusher and moved up to foreman.  John married Mary Lafko and they built a home in the suburbs where they raised their

Johnny “Umps” Hart, of Carlisle, was born December 24, 1942 to Jess and Ethel Hart of Lonoke, Arkansas and he went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2014.  Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and two brothers. He is survived by two sons, Chris and Brad Hart of Carlisle;

Lawrence Allen Stine of Des Arc, a retired rice farmer and businessman, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 15, 2014.  He was born April 16, 1930, in the Fairmount Community, Prairie County, Arkansas to Clyde and Estella Stine.  He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 63 years, Melba Stine; three children, Alan Stine

Girtha Irene Harden of De Valls Bluff, passed away April 13, 2014 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.  She was the last survivor of 12 children. Girth is survived by two sons, Charles E. Harden and Louie D. Harden; one daughter, Laverne Harden Nicholas; five grandchildren, Rhonda Nicholas Schurhamer, Dena Harden, Edward Harden, Jim Harden, Amy

Maudie L. Sayger, age 88, of Biscoe was born January 24, 1924 and passed away on April 12, 2014 at Chambers Nursing home in Carlisle, Arkansas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Biscoe and taught Sunday School for a number of years.  Maudie was also a retired postmaster. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert

Lula Marguerite Greenwalt, 92 of Hazen, passed away on April 10, 2014 at Crestpark Retirement in Stuttgart due to an illness. She was a born again Christian and a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church of Hazen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Louise Bloomhart Booth referred to as “Mamaw” and

Constance Elizabeth (Connie) Bednar 75, of Hazen, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Connie was born November 12, 1938 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Joseph Constantine and Leah Vestal Willett. After raising her family, she worked for Southwestern Bell, Arkansas Power & Light Company, Prairie Farmers Association, and owned, with her husband, Ray, Bednar’s Shop