Dec 13, 2023

Jody Alan Duke, age 48, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday December 13, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1975, to Lonnie and Janie Duke in Shreveport, Louisiana. Jody enjoyed being outside and activities such as grilling and carpentry work. But the greatest enjoyment he had was that of time spent with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....

Dec 12, 2023

Shirley Ann Haire, age 87, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, at Wadley Regional Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Guy and Lucy Higdon; son, Michael Simon; daughter, Sherry Reynolds; sisters, Cleo Gaulden, Doris Harris, and Wanda Chesshir; brothers, Marion Higdon and Wayne Higdon.

Left behind to...

Dec 7, 2023

Melba Imogene Disotell, 78, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on January 8, 1945, to Ed and Elsie Hayes in Rockwall, Texas. Melba enjoyed gardening and her animals. Her most enjoyment came when she was with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her friends.

Preceding in death by her parents, Ed...

Dec 1, 2023

Joe Michael Hickman, 76 of Monroe, Louisiana passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at the VA hospital in Monroe, Louisiana. He was born August 29, 1947 in Waldo, Arkansas to John Edward and Annie Bailey Hickman. Joe was a member of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He worked as a farmer much of his...

Dec 1, 2023

Claudia Ann Powell Johnson, age 86 of Stamps, went to be with her Lord on December 1, 2023. She was born April 1, 1937 to Carl Erwin Tissue and Lura Pearl Stevens Tissue. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Stamps.

From raising five children to being the co-owner and founder of Lafayette County...

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph "Jay" Plumley, 82, passed away on November 25, 2023. Jay was born and raised in Lewisville, Arkansas. Jay married his wife Mary and along with his stepdaughter, moved to Alaska in 1964. He did a lot of carpenter work and later in the late 60's to early 70's he went to work flying for Bill Ellis. Jay spent...

Nov 23, 2023

Betty May Judd, age 82, of Lewisville, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 23, 2023. She was born March 10, 1941, in Lewisville, Arkansas to Edna Bright May and Claudie May. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Lewisville. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She...

Nov 21, 2023

Charles Randall Kyle, 87, of Taylor, Arkansas, entered into God's kingdom on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by family in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born in Taylor on August 2, 1936, to Hudson and Maggie Kyle. Friends and family remember him racing cars on the streets around Taylor and outdressing his classmates, so much so he...

Nov 19, 2023

Aletha "Kay" Williamson, age 87, of Stamps, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at home. Kay was born October 22, 1936 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Claude and Willie (Hickman) Young. After moving to Stamps in 1965, she started her career at the Cherokee Carpet Mill, Lewisville, AR. Later was employed with Arkansas Power & Light (AP&L)....

Nov 16, 2023

Cliff Burnett went home to be with his Savior on November 16, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his family and special pet Tracker.

Cliff proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army. He spent 3 tours in Vietnam, where he was a combat medic. He was a highly decorated soldier, while...

Nov 14, 2023

Patricia "Polly" Ann Glass, 69, of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born December 9, 1953, to Roy Lee and Mary Lou Shepherd in Shreveport, Louisiana. Polly enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, listening to music, and taking care of others.

She was preceded in death by...

Nov 13, 2023

Anita Mae Rogers of Conway, AR passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1940, and was the daughter of the late J. Warren and Maybelle Green of Stillwell, Oklahoma.  She was married to the late William P. Rogers. They were blessed with three children whom they raised in Little Rock AR....

Nov 10, 2023

Rodney Lee Baker, Jr. passed away on November 10, 2023 at his home in Searcy, AR after brief support from Arkansas Hospice Care.  He was born on December 30, 1942 the only son of the late Bille Sue and Rodney Baker, Sr.  He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Anna Kay Baker, their son Van Baker...

Nov 5, 2023

Gloria Dean Joe, 75, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday November 5, 2023. Ms. Joe was born in Rosston, Arkansas to Perceline and Ollie Joe on September 8, 1948. Gracing so many with her beautiful smile and laughter, she would enjoy dancing and making jewelry. Visiting with friends was a wonderful pastime that would light her face up...

Nov 4, 2023

Mrs. Glenda Jean Clark McMahen, 83, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her residence in Alba. She was born December 2, 1939, in Hope, AR, to Andrew Odowell and Myrth Jean Herring Clark. On March 28, 1958, she married John Gammon McMahen in Stamps, AR. She lived in Alba for 22 years and then Red Oak for 17...

Nov 3, 2023

Donald Wayne Helms, 80, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, in Lewisville. He was born November 8, 1942, to Irwin and Ima Loyce Helms in Lewisville, Arkansas. Don owned and operated Dons Quick Stop in Lewisville for many years, until he retired. He enjoyed cutting firewood, keeping his yard clean, going to car shows, but mostly,...

Oct 29, 2023

Sue Spence Bird, 88 of Bradley, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Summit Health and Rehab in Taylor, Arkansas. She was born November 26, 1934, in Lewisville, Arkansas to William and Lillie Mae Spence. She was retired inspector for Amfuel in Magnolia, Arkansas. Sue enjoyed sewing and gardening, but of all she loved being with her children,...

Oct 26, 2023

Jennifer Merl Britt, 47, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away on October 26, 2023. Jennifer was born on May 4, 1976, in Peoria, Arizona to Charles and Wanda Foster. She enjoyed fishing and hunting, but, her biggest enjoyment of life was her time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Preceded in death by two grandchildren, James Britt and...

Oct 19, 2023

Regina Jo Torres, 55, of Trinidad, Colorado passed away on October 19, 2023. She was born January 20, 1968, to A.A. "Knot" Woodell and Linda Sue (Woodell) Cole. Regina enjoyed life with great passion and always had a smile for her friends and family.  She loved the familiarity of small-town life and took great pleasure looking for wildlife as...

Oct 17, 2023

Richard Arlen Rowe, 88, of Rosston, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1935, to William and Bessie Rowe in Holly Springs, Arkansas. Richard was truly what you would call a real farmer. His passion for farming started at an early age and continued throughout his life. His farm animals were just...