Obituaries
Twila June Pearson Thompson
Mrs. Twila June Pearson Thompson, age 92, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Christus St. Michael in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born June 29, 1934, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing, reading, and bingo.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Ethel Perkins Pearson; her husband, Dr. Clyde Clinton Thompson, Jr.; one son, Larry Thompson; one brother, Kenneth E. Pearson; and one sister, Janice Mayfield.
She is survived by one son, Stan Thompson of De Queen; one granddaughter, Melody Gray of Little Rock, Arkansas; two great-grandchildren, Caroline Michelle Gray and Rhett Gray, both of Little Rock; one brother, Maurice and his wife Caroline Pearson of Maud, Texas; and their daughter, Penny Pearson of Maud, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, with Bro. Jerry Trauger and Joe Klerekoper officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service.
General viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clyde and Twila Thompson Trust Fund (all proceeds go to the Sevier County Developmental Center) at Horatio State Bank or a charity of your choice.
Thank you to the staff and her friends at Little River Nursing and Rehab.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Glow Dell Bradshaw
Mrs. Glow Dell Bradshaw, age 95, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2026, at Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Arkansas.
Mr. Mike Vobora
Mr. Michael F. Vobora, age 65, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on August 30, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.Russell Lee Toye
Russell Toye, 95, of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026.
Russell was born on February 17, 1931, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Throughout his 95 years, Russell was known for his hardworking nature, his devotion to his family and church, and his enjoyment of the simple things in life.
Russell was a dedicated member of Memorial Baptist Church, where his faith and fellowship were an important part of his life. He cherished spending time with Juanita, Tinker, and all of his family.
Russell had many interests that brought him joy. He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, and working out at the gym. He especially enjoyed having coffee and visiting with the “old men,” where good conversation and friendship were always welcome. Russell also took great pride in his home and was known for keeping a beautifully manicured lawn.
Russell will be remembered for his dedication to his faith, his love of family, his strong work ethic, and the many simple pleasures he enjoyed throughout his life. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Dewey and Dovie Sissy McGee Toye; brothers and sisters, Mildred, Charles (Lehman), Charlene, Cameron, David, Jerry (Dale), and Nina.
Russell will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, church family, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Gregory Rudder
Mr. Gregory Allen Rudder, age 64, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas.Gwendolyn Lynette Powell Bell
Ms. Gwendolyn Lynette Powell Bell, age 60, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center.Freddie “Wig” Tallant
Mr. Freddie “Wig” Tallant, age 89, resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Bear Creek Healthcare in De Queen.Kenneth Morris
Mr. Kenneth Clark Morris, age 57, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Broken Bow.
Kenneth was born to Vernon Morris and Pansy Maxine Manning Morris on January 18, 1969, in De Queen, Arkansas. He enjoyed working on vehicles, and when he was younger, he enjoyed driving tractor trailers, traveling and most of all spending time with his son.
He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Curtis Morris, his two sisters, Karen Crane and Betty Null, and his parents.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Kenneth James Morris, of Eagletown, Oklahoma; his two brothers, DeWayne and Matthew; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas. You may leave an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Weldon Ray Belcher
Mr. Weldon Ray Belcher, age 65, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.Ola Faye Brown
Ola Faye Brown, 85, of Cerrogordo, Arkansas, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on January 5, 1941, in Idabel, Oklahoma, the eighth of fourteen children of Ruby Faye McDonald Smith and Jeff Smith.
Ola Faye and Bobby W. Brown were married on April 14, 1959. They made their home in Dallas, Texas, where they raised two daughters. She worked full-time professionally, leading a sales team, while remaining deeply devoted to her family. Most weekends and holidays were spent traveling back to Oklahoma to help her mother and younger siblings. That lifelong commitment to family and to helping others defined her.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Lynne Brown; her parents, Ruby Faye Smith and Jeff Smith; her brothers, Thomas Wesley Smith, Walter Ray Smith, Delbert Henderson Smith, Winifred (Win) Jeffries Smith, Wilburn (WC) Cartwright Smith, Weldon Burton Smith, and Pascall Ray Cobb; her sisters, Wanetta Marie Smith, Dorothy Jean Smith, and Ruby Louise Roden; and her niece, Rhonda Roden.
Ola Faye is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bobby Wayne Brown; her daughter, Sandie Brown Forsyth (Kevin Forsyth); her grandsons, Joshua Wayne Forsyth and Benjamin Robert Forsyth (Une Forsyth); her great-grandson, Remy Forsyth; her sisters, Zelda Mae Russell Love and Joan Smith Mirzaie; and a host of other family and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Pauley Cemetery on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., officiated by Bro. Audie Dawson.
Following the service, the family will gather to remember Ola Faye’s life.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Michael Reed Johnson
Mr. Michael Reed Johnson, age 68, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
He was born December 23, 1957 in Coolidge, Arizona. He was a truck driver and a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mike was a devoted husband, loving father and father-in-law, proud grandpa and friend. He loved his family and friends deeply and the memories they shared will be treasured for years to come.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Mary (Mayo) Johnson and three sisters, Linda, Pat and Geraldene.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay Johnson; one daughter and son-in-law, Lashanda and Joneric Head of Ozark, Arkansas; one son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Lindsey Johnson of Grove, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Lynlee Head; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Allen and Donna Johnson and Timmy Johnson; one sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Floyd Harris; his cherished family friends, Trip and Candace and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Johnson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in De Queen, Arkansas.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Sherman Jack Grimmett
Mr. Sherman Jack Grimmett, age 83, a resident of De Queen, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at his home.
Sherman was born on August 24, 1942, in Hinton, West Virginia. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Grimmett; one daughter, Angela Gail Grimmett; his parents, Luther Guy and Zela Mae Vanhoy Grimmett; and two sisters, Dorothy Grook and Peggy Cales.
He is survived by one son, David Loren Grimmett of De Queen; one daughter, Lisa Dawn Gates of De Queen; one grandson, Jonathon Michael Gates; one granddaughter, Keila Cheyenne Gates Grubbs and husband Dillon; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter; and one sister, Doris Scott.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
CL Tabler
Mr. CL Tabler, age 80, a resident of De Queen, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, AR.
Mr. Tabler was born on May 18, 1946, in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. He was a Baptist who enjoyed working and spending time with Jayden. He was a rancher and drove a truck for 50-plus years. He loved his family; they came before anything else.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Hazel Davis Tabler, and one sister, Betty Tollett.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Tabler; three children and their spouses, Randall and Tammy Tabler of De Queen, Arkansas, Renea and Joey Frederick of De Queen, Arkansas and Angela and Buddy Calhoon of Texarkana, Arkansas; grandchildren, Laken McWhorter of Texarkana, Texas, Hunter and Kayla McWhorter of Lockesburg, Arkansas, Justin and Elizabeth Frederick of Cameron, North Carolina, Lane Tabler of De Queen, Arkansas, Braden and Kimberly Tabler of Crossroads, Arkansas; three great-grandchildren, Jayden McWhorter of De Queen, Arkansas, Royce Frederick, and Amelia Frederick both of Cameron, North Carolina.
Funeral service for Mr. Tabler will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, with Bryan Strand officiating. A private family burial will follow.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
John Warren Bane
John Warren Bane, age 68, a resident of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Chi St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife Marie by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, and mentor. Warren was born November 7, 1957, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Robert and LaVerne Bane. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to education, athletics, and, above all, the people and communities he served.
Warren graduated from Plumerville High School in 1976, where he participated in basketball and was an All-District basketball player. He also played American Legion baseball in Morrilton, where he was selected to the All-Star team twice. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Central Arkansas, Conway in 1981, where he played baseball for two years, and later received a Master of Science in Education from Henderson State University in 1996.
Warren began his coaching career at Gillham High School in 1981, serving as head basketball coach for four years where he led the boys team to the school’s only district championship, while his girls team finished as district runners-up.
The highlight of Warren’s career was his time spent at Lockesburg, where he served as head coach and athletic director for 15 years. Lockesburg was always a special place for Warren, the school he associated with when inducted into the State of Arkansas coaches Hall of Fame. He later went on to coach at Nemo Vista High School, Blevins, and Mineral Springs.
After serving as principal of Saratoga and Mountainburg, Warren spent time as an educational consultant and a year as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Southern Arkansas University.
His accomplishments and influence extended well beyond the basketball court. Warren served 12 years on the AHSCA Executive Committee which included several years as president. He was named 4-States Area Coach of the Year twice, 4-States Conference Coach of the Year 13 times, and an All-Star nominee 11 times. He was selected twice as an AHSCA All-Star Coach and, in 2015, was inducted into the Southwest Arkansas Softball Hall of Fame. In 2018 he achieved his crowning achievement when he was inducted into the State of Arkansas high school coaches Hall of Fame.
Warren also founded Arkansas Prep Hoops, a high school basketball website, in 2001. After five years of retirement, his love of basketball led him back to coaching when he accepted a position with UA Cossatot Community College as head coach and started a new basketball program.
While Warren’s professional accomplishments were remarkable, his greatest pride was his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marie Millay Bane, whom he loved and cherished for 12 years, 4 of them married. To others he was “Coach” but to her he was simply Warren.
He is also survived by his bonus daughter Mariel Pickett and son-in-law Erik; three grandchildren, Liv, Ace, and Luke Pickett; sister Karen King and brother-in-law David; sister-in-law Barbara Schell and brother-in-law John Preston; a nephew, niece, a number of great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins as well as a host of many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Grace LaVerne Bane; father Robert Bane; brother Keith Bane; and sister Nancy Neighbors.
Those who knew Warren will remember him for his generous heart, sense of humor, competitive spirit, loyalty, love of family, passion for coaching, and willingness to mentor young people. For Warren, coaching was about much more than wins and championships. It was about teaching young people discipline, confidence, perseverance, and the value of believing in themselves.
Away from the court, Warren enjoyed watching sports, cooking, and spending time talking with family, friends, and colleagues. He certainly had the gift of gab. He especially loved spending holidays with his family, searching the bargain aisle at Walmart for a good deal, cooking for his family, teaching his grandchildren how to shoot hoops and golf, watching his grandchildren participate in soccer and cheer competition, loving his doggie babies Hershey and Gracie, and attending his monthly retired coaches luncheons.
Warren leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond the many victories recorded in his coaching career. He touched the lives of countless students, athletes, fellow educators, friends, and family members. His influence will continue through the people he taught, coached, encouraged, and loved.
A celebration of Warren’s life will be held in the Wilkerson Funeral Home chapel in De Queen, Arkansas on Saturday August 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Chris Schroeder officiating. Public visitation will commence at 11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A private family graveside service and burial will be held in Texarkana.
Memorial contributions may be made to UA Cossatot Lockesburg campus basketball program in Warren’s memory. Donations may be mailed to 183 College Dr., De Queen, AR 71832.
For those unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed on Warren’s Facebook page.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Marcus Anthony Johnson
Norman Ray Fines
Mr. Norman Ray Fines, age 68, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his home.Ida Mae White Horn
Mrs. Ida Mae White Horn, age 88, a resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center.William Reese Warden
Mr. William Reese Warden, age 71, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2026, at his home.Bonnie Bishop
Mrs. Bonnie Joyce Rutherford Bishop, age 87, a resident of Texarkana, AR, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Little River Nursing and Rehab in Ashdown, Arkansas.
Mrs. Bishop was born on July 7, 1939, in Hooks, Texas, to Ottis Montherville Rutherford and Hazel Mize Rutherford. She was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Foreman, where she enjoyed preaching. She loved ice cream, especially chocolate milkshakes.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 69 years, Barney Doyle Bishop; and one grandson, Craig W. Sehon; one brother, Donald Rutherford; and one sister, Johnnie Mae Cowan.
She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Nixon (Robin) of Maud, TX, Rhonda Horn (Andy) of Texarkana, AR, and Jeretta Ocenasek (Jim) of Foreman; grandchildren, Kristen Price, Brandi Nixon, Doug Sehon (Susan), Bridget Rodman (Harvest) and Jim Ocenasek, Jr. “Little Jim”; great-grandchildren, Brittany Sanders (R.J. Butler), Shae Henderson and Hunter Sehon (Ashton), Jacob Carver (Bailee), Caitlyn and Macy Rodman; great-great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Josie Carver, Adelea and Wyatt Price, Kynsleigh and Evertt Butler, Grace and James Gilley, Kendall Crum, Kaycen and Kodi Miller and Kouver Sehon; one sister, Wanda Walls (Danny), of Sherman, TX. A niece, Renee Cauley, and a special friend, Bonnie Baker.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bishop will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Bro. Rufus Robinson officiating. A private family burial will follow at Campground Cemetery in Winthrop, AR, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home of De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Leroy Merl Stubbs, Jr.
Mr. Leroy Merl Stubbs, Jr., age 71, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home.Malvin Mize, Sr.
Malvin Edward Mize Sr, 84, was celebrated home to Heaven from Conway, Arkansas on July 25, 2026. He was born to the late Joseph S. and Callie Truesdale Mize on January 24, 1942 in Grannis, Arkansas.Malvin loved his family and friends and was always ready to lend a hand to those who needed it. He loved and served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God and family were top of his list, followed closely by his good friends. Although he had many passions in life, if you knew him for any length of time you would begin to understand his true lifelong passion was building and customizing old cars. With a list of 50+ cars and trucks he had personally owned and customized, among many other cars he helped customize for others, it was clear that this is where he was his happiest.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rachael Sue Mize; seven sisters, Blanche Border, Eleanor Jefferson, Joann Shelton, Della Payseno, Reba Rigby, June Mize and Sharon Snider; three brothers, Frank Mize, George Mize and James Mize; son-in-law Tony DeLord; grandchildren Carrie Nicole Mize, Lucas K. Goodman.
His legacy lives on in three daughters, Tonya DeLord, Anna Mize, and Linda Mize; two sons Danny/Julie Mize and Malvin/Kassandra Mize; grandchildren, Mark, Chris, Toree, Dustin, Summer, Zach, Hunter, Alexis, Travis, Kasey, Christine; thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Chris Mize, Hunter Mize, Mark DeLord, Phil Wardner, Stuart Lauderdale, and Spencer Lauderdale.
Visitation will be at 1:00PM with funeral services at 2:00PM at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Arkansas on Sunday, August 2, 2026 with Frank Cope officiating.
Burial services will be at 12:00PM on Monday August 3rd at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jimmy Lynn Huskey
Mrs. Jimmy Lynn Huskey, age 79, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her home.Charles Mack Dockins
Mr. Charles Mack Dockins, affectionally known as Charlie by family and friends, age 82, a resident of Chickasha, Oklahoma, and former resident of De Queen, passed from this life on July 27, 2026, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
He was born to Arnold Elmore and Bertie Pauline Collinsworth Dockins in Dallas, Texas, on September 6, 1943. Charlie grew up around Copeville, Texas, and was surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He married the love of his life, Kathleen Perry in 1962 and they had two daughters. He was a construction worker by trade, was of the Baptist faith, and he loved to fish and hunt. He especially enjoyed being around his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching and talking about sports, especially about OU!
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Kenneth Dockins, Debora Dockins, Jimmy Dockins, and Larry Dockins; and a grandson, Houston Hayes.
Charlie leaves to cherish his memory; two daughters and sons-in-law, Misty and Chris Brown of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and Sonia and Dallas Hayes of Amber, Oklahoma; his grandchildren and their spouses, Daphnie and Matt Bohanan of Amber, Oklahoma, Justin and Ashley Norman of Ninnekah, Oklahoma, Brittney and Dax Williams of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Hayden Brown of Blanchard, Oklahoma; his great-grandchildren, Logan and Rebecca Bohanan of Amber, Oklahoma, and Grayson Norman of Ninnekah, Oklahoma; a sister, Judy Neal of Copeville, Texas.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Charlie Dockins will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Millwee Cemetery in Horatio, Arkansas, with Bro. Bobby Fischer officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Gwendoline Florence Walker
Gwendoline Florence Walker, lovingly known to those closest to her as “Gwen” or “Nanny,” and in more recent years, her son-n-law, Paul, gave her the nickname “Daisy”, which she loved. She passed away peacefully on July 19,2026 at Dequeen Hospital.Judy Gibson
Judy Gibson, things about her you may not know as told by her husband of 43 years (43rd anniversary July 27, 2026), Al Gibson. First, her legal name is not Judy; it’s Julia. As a child, she did not like her name, so she changed it to Judy on her own. Her birth certificate says Julia Ann Bailey, her Social Security card says Julia, her medical insurance says Julia, her tax returns say Julia, her driver’s license says Julia, and her will says Julia, but she put Judy on everything else, her bank account is Judy, her savings account is Judy, her CDs say Judy, her credit cards say Judy. Bless her heart, she did not realize the confusion this has created for me in handling her finances. Oh well, I have learned a lot and have had to do a lot of explaining to financial institutions.
Michael Ordo Tremblay
Mr. Michael Ordo Tremblay, age 70, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home.Lieutenant Colonel William Harris (Bill) Kolb
Lieutenant Colonel William Harris (Bill) Kolb retired from the US Army and from Dierks High School. Band Director, age 88, passed from this life on May 28, 2026. Colonel Kolb served his country for more than 31 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard and the United States Army. While in the Army, he was stationed in Germany twice for 3 years each time, in Japan for 2 and a half years, and in Vietnam. A few of his assignments were Command of a MASH Hospital, senior medical advisor for the northern sector of South Vietnam, and command of a Medical Battalion on 3 different occasions. After retiring from the Army, he started the band program at Dierks High School and led it for 18 years. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, from Webster University with a master’s degree in Health Facilities Management, and from the United States Army Command and General Staff College Officer Course. He was married to his beautiful and wonderful wife, Christa, for 57 years.
Mr. Rickey Don Knighten
Mr. Rickey Don Knighten, age 65, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.Verba Lee Birge
Mrs. Verba Lee Birge, age 98, of Lindale, Texas, formerly of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. She was born in Polk County, Arkansas, to Berta and Maynard Smith.Clay Edward Ludlow
Mr. Clay Edward Ludlow, age 32, a resident of Smithville, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Hope, Arkansas.Joy Ann Tong Ayers
Joy Ann Tong Ayers passed away peacefully at her home in Crossroads, Arkansas, on July 8, 2026, at the age of 90.Jacqueline “Jackie” Louise Deere
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Louise Deere, age 79, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at The Blossoms of Dierks.
Jackie was born on October 15, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. She retired from Tyson Foods in Nashville, Arkansas, in 2025, after over 43 years of service. She attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Dierks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Deere; her parents, Charlotte and Cliff Collins; her grandparents, Charlie and Ruby Chandler; and her grandson, Austin Deere.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Troy Stamps of Dierks, Arkansas; one son and daughter-in-law, JD and Tina Deere of Fayetteville, Arkansas; her grandchildren Asten Muhr of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kyle Stamps of Benton, Arkansas, and Annaliese Stamps of Waldron, Arkansas; her great-grandchildren Braylen Starr, Anastasia Mason, Cecilia Mason, and Madison Holloway; her step-granddaughter, Karlee Thomas and husband Trevor of Paragould, Arkansas; her step-grandson, Kaedon Pense of Fayetteville, Arkansas; her sister, Angelina Long of California City, California, and her brother Cliff Collins of Bakersfield, California; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Deere will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Green Plains Cemetery, with Bro. Gary Welch officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
A special thank you to The Blossoms of Dierks for the love and care they provided for our mother and towards our family.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Susan Lynn Revels Fitzsimmons
Mrs. Susan Lynn Revels Fitzsimmons, age 63, a resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by her family.
She was born to Dr. Edward and Arlene Hall Revels in De Queen, Arkansas, on August 29, 1962. She was an employee of Southwest Arkansas Accounting Services, formerly Revels and Co., for the past fifteen years. She was a member of Kern Height Baptist Church.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Ed Revels; a brother, Paul Revels, and a sister, DeAnn Revels Toye.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her two sons and their spouses, Christian and Cassidy Jennings of Lockesburg, and Robby and Andrea Fitzsimmons of De Queen; her mother, Arlene Revels of De Queen; a brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Maribeth Revels of De Queen; her brother-in-law, Ronnie Toye of De Queen; three grandchildren, Khloe, Emery, and Riley; her nieces and nephews, Randee, Blake, Sarah, and Kaylen; and a special friend, Teresa Neeley.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Susan Fitzsimmons will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2026, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Bobby Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lockesburg, Arkansas, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, in De Queen. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the funeral home chapel. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Rowan Weber
Rowan Christopher Weber, age 16, a resident of De Queen, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home.Sherman Ray McGough
Charles Matthew “Chunk” Dowdy
Mr. Charles Matthew Dowdy “Chunk”, age 32, a resident of Umpire, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.George Cleveland Mizell
George Cleveland Mizell, age 96, resident of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Texarkana.James “David” Long
The family of James “David” Long shares his passing from this earthly life to his eternal heavenly home on July 2, 2026.Patsy Sue Shaw
Patsy Sue Henry Shaw passed away Thursday, June 25th in Dierks, Arkansas at the age of 86.Brenda Hensley
Mrs. Brenda Sharon Price Hensley, age 77, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen.Floyd Wayne Montgomery II
Mr. Floyd Wayne Montgomery, II, affectionally known as Wayne by family and friends, age 65, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.Deborah Ross
Deborah Gail Ross, 70, of DeQueen, AR, entered Heaven on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family in Azle, TX. Born February 7, 1956, in Pinehurst, North Carolina to Rodney and Doris Hanson, Debbie lived a vibrant life shaped by her faith, her love for others, and the unique experiences of a military family.
As the daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Hanson, Debbie and her brother, Mel, moved frequently, calling places like California, South Dakota, Washington and Texas home. This upbringing granted her a unique perspective and made incredible memories across the country.
On October 8th, 1977, Debbie wedded Paul Ross. They lived for a time in Louisiana, before finally settling in DeQueen, AR in 1997. Debbie fell in love with the small town of DeQueen and made it her forever home.
Debbie Ross had three passions that she dedicated her life to: Jesus Christ, family, and children. She spent countless hours in the Word of God and loved attending FBC DeQueen where she worshipped, volunteered, and helped with the Food Pantry. Debbie also enjoyed working as a substitute teacher for special needs classes at DeQueen Elementary.
Debbie was a firm believer in the strength of family. She had a deep devotion to her parents, brother, husband, and sons that poured to extended family. There was not a family birthday she had not memorized, and she loved to recognize everyone by sending cards in the mail; always signed with “In God we trust.” But it was her grandchildren who were the light of her life. She prided herself in them, never failing to show her unfaltering love.
Debbie is preceded in death by her father, Rodney, sister-in-law, Bonita (Walker) Hanson, and mother-in-law, Leta (Hall) Ross.
She is survived by her loving mother, Doris (Gibson) Hanson of Shreveport, LA; brother, Mel Hanson and Kathy Bounds of Carthage, TX; husband, Paul Ross of DeQueen, AR; sons, Jason (Tamara) Ross of Azle, TX and Jonathon Ross of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Kiera, Kinsler, Christian, and John Abram Ross; father-in-law, E.R. Ross of Carthage, TX; brother-in-law, Tom (Vickie) Ross of Carthage, TX; nieces, Courtney (Skyler) Daugherty, Kristina (Johnny) Yates, and Kaley (Kyle) Alexander; and many cousins and friends who will forever
cherish her memory.
A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held on July 11th, 2026 at 1pm at First Baptist Church in DeQueen, AR. She will be laid to rest in Walton Cemetery in Carthage, TX.
Mr. Bruce McNully
Mr. Bruce McNully, age 63, resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.Manuel Maya
El Sr. Manuel Maya, de 54 años, residente de Wickes, Arkansas, falleció el Viernes 26 de Junio de 2026 en su hogar. Lyndon Wesley Ford
Mr. Lyndon Wesley Ford, age 76, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home.Mark Edward Bradshaw
Mr. Mark Edward Bradshaw, age 54, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Lockesburg.Marie Bollinger
Ms. Marie “Meme” Bollinger, age 97, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born January 26, 1929 in Greens Chapel, Arkansas. She was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church.Eddy Dean Brewer
Eddy Dean Brewer, 77, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, in Graham, Texas. Born on May 14, 1949, in De Queen, Arkansas, Eddy lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and a deep appreciation for family and the world around him.Mrs. Donnie Clarette Bradshaw
Mrs. Donnie Clarette Cannon Bradshaw, age 82, a resident of Saratoga, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her granddaughter’s home in Crossett, Arkansas.Arabella Sanchez
Mrs. Arabella Mae Sanchez, age 69, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on June 19, 2026, at The Blossoms at Dierks.Robert Odean Wolcott
Mr. Robert Odean Wolcott, age 78, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Sevier County Medical Center.Larry Gene McRae
Mr. Larry Gene McRae, age 78, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home.Ronald Keith Chandler
Ronald Keith Chandler, 74, of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 26, 1952, in Odessa, Texas, to James B. Chandler and Thelma Lawley Chandler.
Ronny was a faithful Christian and member of Horatio First Baptist Church. He retired from Domtar Paper Mill after 36 years of dedicated service. He also served on the Horatio School Board for four years. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, unwavering integrity, and steadfast loyalty to his family and friends. Ronny believed that “any job worth doing was worth doing right,” a principle that guided both his work and his life.
Ronny could fix or build just about anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising cattle, and spending time outdoors. Above all, he cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him immense pride and joy. He was a man who stood firmly for his beliefs and was respected by all who knew him.
Ronny was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Thelma Chandler; his brother, Darrell Chandler; and his sister-in-law, Kay Chandler.
He is survived by the love of his life of more than 55 years, Beverly Casteel Chandler; his son, Blake Chandler and wife Katie of Little Rock; his daughters, Misty Ward and husband Skipper of Magnolia, and Stacy Williamson and husband Coy of Texarkana, his grandchildren, Will Ward, Caleb Ward and wife Ali, Eli Ward and fiancé Allie Harrison, Rachel Ward, Molly Chandler, Alex Chandler, Chandler Williamson, Sarah Williamson, and Luke Williamson; and his great-grandsons, John Carter Ward and Colter Ward.
He is also survived by his sister, Linda Young, and husband Sam; sisters-in-law, Brenda Young and husband Rodney, and Kaye Ayers and husband Mike; brothers-in-law, Marty Casteel and wife Ginger, and Monty Casteel and wife Pam; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
A celebration of Ronny’s life will be held on Monday, June 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen. Officiating the service will be Tony Bob Ray and Sam Young. Burial will follow in the Horatio Cemetery in Horatio, Arkansas.
Though he will be deeply missed, Ronny leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, strength of character, and love for family that will continue to inspire those who knew and loved him.
Robert Becerra, Sr.
Mr. Robert Becerra, Sr., age 54, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.Ulyses “Slim” Sowell
Mr. Ulyses “Slim” Sowell, age 93, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Hershal and Wilda Sowell in Solgohachi, Arkansas, on April 22, 1933. He served his country with the United States Army, and was a meat cutter by trade, working several years with Lewis Food Center. He married Evelyn Gideon in De Queen, Arkansas on December 5, 1988, and they spent 37 wonderful years together. Slim enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, spending time with his kids, grandkids, and chasing Evelyn around the house.
Slim was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Esperanza “Randy” Sowell, a son, Ulyses “Louis” Sowell, his siblings, Idabel, Amy, Charles, Joe, James and an infant brother.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Evelyn Sowell of Lockesburg; twelve children and their spouses, James Paul Sowell of Horatio; Margaret Ann Morris of Gillham, Rosemary Sowell of De Queen, Richard and Sandra Sowell of Winthrop, Barbara Ann and Brad Stewart of Horatio, Joe Ralph and Blanca Sowell of Winthrop, Raymond Joe and Trisha Sowell of Hot Springs, Sandra Elizabeth “Sandi” Martin of Center Point, Mildred Lissette Sowell of Lockesburg, Michael Hamilton of Davidsboro, Georgia, Christa and Lonnie “Bud” Pressley of De Queen, and Amber and Collin Turney of Benton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Claude Campbell of Conway; nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.
Graveside funeral services with military rites for Mr. Slim Sowell will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, in Lockesburg, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Wanda Lee Blassingame Calhoun
Wanda Lee Blassingame Calhoun, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 4, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1934, in De Queen, Arkansas.Mr. Victor Lee Pharris
Mr. Victor Lee Pharris, age 56, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home.Myria LeQuita Lipsey Smith
Mrs. Myria LeQuita Lipsey Smith, age 95, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Little River Nursing and Rehab in Ashdown, Arkansas.Juanita Castrejon-Vargas
Mrs. Juanita Castrejon-Vargas, age 51, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas.William Chester Hutchison
William Chester Hutchison Jr. 78, of Delight, AR., passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born November 10, 1947, in De Queen, AR., to the late William Chester Sr. and Ruth Hutchison.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Emma Jarrell, brothers Steve and John Hutchison and a sister Louise Birdsong.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Linda Hutchison, his children Dora Fagan (Greg), Christy Campbell (Tony), Amanda Hembey, William Hutchison III, son-in-law Jessie Jarrell, grandchildren Matthew and Noah Burress, Dillin and Dalton Hembey, Lexie Johnson, Tyler Fagan (Haley); great grandchildren Kobe Lecher and Harper Fagan; brothers Thomas Hutchison (Sandra), and David Hutchison (Susan), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June7, at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 8, at Delight First Assembly of God, with Dwight Craig officiating, burial will follow in Delight Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro.
Pallbearers will be Dillin Hembey, Dalton Hembey, Matthew Burress, Noah Burress, Jeff Birdsong, Chayne Hutchison, Randy Buck, and Jason Bonner.
You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com
Mr. Roy Edward Gilmore
Mr. Roy Edward Gilmore, age 70, a resident of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.Jo Ann Jarrell
Mrs. Jo Ann Jarrell, age 91, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Sevier County Medical Center.Mr. Loyal Keith McKinney
Ruben Maxwell
Ruben Maxwell, 82 of Horatio, Arkansas died on Monday, May 25, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; three brothers, Meredith Crosslin, Meredith Maxwell, and Charles Maxwell; one daughter, Miranda Maxwell; one son, Rodney Maxwell; and one nephew, Wilbert Crosslin.
He leaves to cherish his memory: His loving wife, Beverly Garland Maxwell of Horatio, Arkansas; two sons, Jarrod Maxwell of Lockesburg, Arkansas, and Reganale (Angela) Williams of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; one daughter, Brianna Maxwell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother, Lester (Dorothy) Piggee of Jacksonville, Arkansas; one sister, Shirley Maxwell Piggee of Lockesburg, Arkansas; two sisters-in-law, Mary Crosslin of Lockesburg, Arkansas, and Deborah (Michael) Crow of Gurdon, Arkansas; six grandchildren, LaQuanta Maxwell of Texarkana, Texas, Juane Maxwell of Lockesburg, Arkansas, Jaylon Britt of Nashville, Arkansas, Jakila (Bau) Matumona of Independence, Iowa, Tamyra Lewis of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and Anthony Williams of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; four great- grandchildren; four nieces; seven nephews; one bonus brother, Cleven Piggee of Lockesburg, Arkansas; and two godsons, DeMarco Piggee of Nashville, Arkansas, and Keon Piggee of Mineral Springs, Arkansas and a host of cousins and friends.
Visitation will be at New Zion Baptist Church – De Queen, AR Friday, June 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service is scheduled for June 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Roland Piggee Memorial Baptist Church – 1415 AR-27 Lockesburg, AR 71842.
Lieutenant Colonel William Harris “Bill” Kolb
Lieutenant Colonel William Harris (Bill) Kolb retired from the US Army and from Dierks High School. Band Director, age 88, passed from this life on May 28, 2026. Colonel Kolb served his country for more than 31 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard and the United States Army. While in the Army, he was stationed in Germany twice for 3 years each time, in Japan for 2 and a half years, and in Vietnam. A few of his assignments were Command of a MASH Hospital, senior medical advisor for the northern sector of South Vietnam, and command of a Medical Battalion on 3 different occasions. After retiring from the Army, he started the band program at Dierks High School and led it for 18 years. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, from Webster University with a master’s degree in Health Facilities Management, and from the United States Army Command and General Staff College Officer Course. He was married to his beautiful and wonderful wife, Christa, for 57 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christa, and his dad, Richard B. Kolb, and his mom, Viva Curtis Kolb; three brothers, Richard, Joseph, and Dennis.
He is survived by three children, Carol Herder of Pittsburg, PA, Diana Day and Ron of Hot Springs, AR and Mark Kolb and Cindy of Mary Esther, FL, six grandchildren, Amanda Phillips, Meggan Phillips, Michael Herder, Elizabeth Herder, Daniel Kolb, and Matthew Kolb, and one great-grandchild, Pierce Gilbert, one brother, James, and three sisters, Maria, Dora, and Katy; and good friends, Jimmy and Lana Gilbert.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no funeral.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Greens Chapel Cemetery, with Mark Kolb officiating.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Brenda Faye McKamie
Mrs. Brenda Faye Folks McKamie, age 76, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family.James Raymond Brophy, Jr.
Mr. James Raymond Brophy, Jr., affectionately known as Jimmy, age 61, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.
He was born to James Raymond Brophy, Sr. and Margaret Irene Chandler Brophy on August 13, 1964, in Rockford Illinois. Jimmy served in the 82nd infantry of the United States Army as a paratrooper and then went on to be a Machinist for Southern Machine and Tool. He enjoyed playing his guitar, music, fishing, hunting, spending time with his dogs especially his baby Ethel.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Brophy.
Jimmy leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Justin Michael Brophy of De Queen, and Ryan Christopher Brophy of Beebe, Arkansas; his father, James Brophy, Sr.; two sisters, Lisa Arbour of Blevins, Arkansas and Misty Brophy of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Michael Brophy of Texarkana, Texas; the mother of his children, best friend and caretaker, Melanie Brophy of De Queen; his dog, Ethel; his nieces and nephews, Meagan, Stacy, Brinley, and Josh; along with his cousins and numerous friends.
Funeral services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Brophy will be held, 2:00P.M., Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rich Dorsey officiating, burial will follow in Bellville Cemetery in Lockesburg, Arkansas, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 29, 2026, at the funeral home. You may leave an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Bill Richard Stewman
Bill Richard Stewman, 81, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, formerly of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1944, in Mena, Arkansas, to Arch and Eunice Stewman.
Bill graduated from Mena High School and attended the University of Arkansas. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force Reserve.
For many years, Bill owned and operated Corner Car Store in De Queen, where he became well known throughout the community for his hard work, great personality, and gift for conversation. He was an avid golfer who treasured time spent with his friends on and off the course. Serving many years as a De Queen Rotarian, Bill served as a past president of the De Queen Rotary Club and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. After moving to Fayetteville, Bill joined the Sequoyah United Methodist Church, where he met new friends. A highlight of Bill’s last few years was meeting with his “Mahjong Men” for Monday lunches while their wives played mahjong. Above all else, he was known for his humor and confidence – especially his firmly held belief that he was the greatest driver in the history of mankind.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, David Stewman, Sam Stewman, and Van Stewman.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judy Sikes Stewman; his daughter, Stacy Stewman; his granddaughter, Marleigh Hayes; and his grandson, Miles Hayes. He is also survived by his nephews, Van Stewman, Matt Stewman, and Kevin Sikes; his nieces, Leslie Daniel, Shelly Walters, Ashlee Smith, and Melanie Sikes Brindley; and his sister-in-law, Ann Stewman. Also surviving are “his girls”, Stella, his beloved 16-year-old dog, and Sadie, his beloved 17-year-old cat.
A memorial service for Mr. Stewman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sequoyah United Methodist Church Choir, Big Paws of the Ozarks, or Humane Society of Sevier County.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Michael Huskey
Mr. Michael Huskey, age 82, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home.A. J. Setliff
Mr. Albert Jessie Setliff, affectionately known as AJ, age 94, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center.Roy Acuna Estrada
Mr. Roy Acuna Estrada, age 59, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at home.Rebecca Sue Wilkins Apple
Mrs. Rebecca Sue Wilkins Apple, affectionately known as Beckie to friends and family, age 71, a resident of Grannis, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home.
Beckie was born to Roy Lee and Faye Eloise Owens Wilkins on October 2, 1954, in Russellville, Arkansas. She married the love of her life Glendon Donnie Apple on July 7, 1972, in Blue Ball Community, Arkansas near Danville. She was a retired administrative assistant from Tyson and also a member of the First Baptist Church in Vandervoort where she taught Sunday school for more than 25 years. Beckie enjoyed church activities, flower gardening, “old” movies, collecting old cookbooks, canning, and most especially being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Beckie leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 53 years, Donnie Apple of Grannis; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Don and Jenny Apple of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Virgle and Becky Wilkins of Blue Ball, Arkansas, Paul and Susan Wilkins of Danville, Arkansas, Lance and Chelsea Wilkins of Blue Ball, Arkansas; two sisters, Nancy and J.B. Ellis of Blue Ball, Arkansas, Barbara and Saenz of Kill Buck, Ohio; along with a number of nieces, nephews, a host of friends, and her beloved dogs, Buddy, Murphy, and Little Sis.
Memorial services for Mrs. Rebecca “Beckie” Apple will be held, 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 30, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Vandervoort, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. You may send an online condolence to www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Madison “Matt” Jacob Jefferson
Madison “Matt” Jacob Jefferson, age 38, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home. Matt was born Thursday, June 4, 1987, to David Lewis Jefferson and Julie Ann Grantz Vallier in Talihina, Oklahoma.Matt is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lisa Carterby; one brother-in-law, Randy Bakenhus.
Matt is survived by his son, Jace Jefferson Bonofiglio of Surprise, Arizona; his six brothers sisters-in-law, Marvin and Ocean Jefferson of Smithville, Oklahoma; Edison Jefferson of Palestine, Texas, Lyndon and Debbie Jefferson of Gilmer, Texas, David Jefferson, Jr. of Keller, Texas, Phillip Jefferson of DeQueen, Arkansas, Bo Grantz of Ozark, Arkansas; five sisters, Tillis Johnson of Octavia, Oklahoma, Amber Grantz of Dubuque, Iowa, Reba Eubanks of Collinsville, Oklahoma, Gaythy Bakenhus of De Queen, Arkansas, and Melitta Robinson of Mena, Arkansas; special friends, Terry and Sheila Russell of Hot Springs, Arkansas; special nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Bow, Oklahoma brother Keith Hamrick officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in the Nanih Chito Cemetery in Smithville, Oklahoma. Visitation will be Monday, June 1, 2026 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel with arrangements entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
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Betty Murry Hinton
Mrs. Betty Ann Murry Hinton, age 85, resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Hospice of Texarkana, Texas.Virginia Fonseca
Virginia Fonseca, de 47 años y residente de De Queen, Arkansas, falleció el Domingo 24 de Mayo de 2026 en el Baptist Health Medical Center de Little Rock, Arkansas.Virginia Fonseca
Virginia Fonseca, age 47, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.Jessica Cheyenne “Jess” Vance
Jessica Cheyenne “Jess” Vance, age 27, resident of Dierks, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas.James Franklin McCoy
Mr. James McCoy Franklin, age 75, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Baptist Health Springhill in North Little Rock, Arkansas.Paul Cecil Casteel, Jr.
Paul Cecil Casteel, Jr., age 75, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home.Caren Denise Huckaby
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Caren Denise Huckaby (1954-2025). A beloved mother, devout friend, and a resilient spirit, Caren’s life was a testament to her tenacity, compassion, and unwavering faith. Born in De Queen, AR, on July 11, 1954, Caren made her life in Elgin, South Carolina, where her radiant spirit touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. Bobby Dwain Worley
Mr. Bobby Dwain Worley, age 72, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home.Henri Ann Halter
Mrs. Henri Ann Lipsey Halter, age 91, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Tuesday, May 13, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14th at the funeral home.
May Bell Davis
May Bell Davis, longtime Marshall County resident and recipient of a bronze “Rosie The Riveter” Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, passed away peacefully in her Kingston, OK, home on May 9, 2026, at the age of 101, born November 2, 1924. Royce Herbert Hickson Sr
Royce Herbert Hickson Sr, owner of Supreme Water Company was a hardworking and devoted family man who was deeply loved by all who knew him. He had a kind and generous heart and was the type of person who would take the shirt off his back to help someone in need. Royce was always willing to lend a helping hand and support those around him with compassion and care.
He enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time playing card games with family and friends. Royce found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially riding the lawn mower at full speed just to feel the wind in his hair. He was known for his warm spirit, strong work ethic, and the unforgettable hugs that made everyone feel loved and welcomed.
Royce will be remembered for his generosity, his laughter, his unwavering love for his family, and the countless lives he touched through his kindness and friendship.
Graveside service will be 10am Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sylverino Cemetery at 3142 MillerCounty 20, Fouke, AR 71837. Reverend Pat Freeman will officiate. Burial will follow under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Family will be at 1 Embassy Lane, Texarkana, AR.
Family will receive friends from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the funeral home.
Charles Winford Martin
Mr. Charles Winford (Charlie) Martin, age 84, resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home.Shirley Ann Davis
Shirley Ann (Shelton) Davis of Ashdown, formerly of Eagletown, OK, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.
Shirley was born on October 9, 1943, in Jadie, OK, to Clarence and Myrtle (Vanscoder) Shelton. She married the love of her life, Billy “Cy” Davis, on June 11, 1960, in Horatio, AR. Together, they built a loving family and shared many cherished years together.
A faithful member of the Horatio Church of Christ, Shirley loved the Lord and lived her life with kindness and devotion to her family. She enjoyed gardening, but her greatest joy was spending time tending to her beautiful flower beds.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her father- and mother-in-law, William L. and Madge Davis; four brothers and their spouses, Clifford and Laverne Shelton, Vernon and Maudie “Top” Shelton, Olin and Jimmie Ann Shelton, and Emmit Shelton; four sisters and their spouses, Evelean and Sherman Davis, Inez Clark-Brumfield, Della and Bill Hill, and Betty and Doyle Watson; and three brothers-in-law, James Clark, Kenneth Chapman and JW Ragan.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Billy “Cy” Davis; and their three children: Mike (Teresa) Davis of Eagletown, OK, LaDonna Eppinette of Horatio, AR, and Barbara (Olen) Lacefield of Cabot, AR.
She also leaves behind seven beloved grandchildren: Bridgett (Joey) Emerson of Horatio. AR; Tony (Jessy) Cleghorn of Cerro Gordo, AR; Karanda Davis of Madill, OK; Amber (Matthew) Price of Cabot, AR; Will (Whitley) Cleghorn of Lockesburg, AR; Derek (Katie) Davis of Durant, OK; and Maxwell Pratt of Flower Mound, TX.
Her legacy continues through her eighteen great-grandchildren: Ashtyn, Peydon (Amber), Tucker, and Landon Emerson; Braxton, Braden, Bowen, Jaycee, and Baylor Cleghorn; Tristan and Natalie Price; Alyie Cleghorn; Gracelyn Lyon; Shaylee and Laynee Davis; and Jonathon, Harley, and Haisley Pratt.
She is also survived by three brothers: Charles (Barbara) Shelton of Tyler, TX; Roger (Judy) Shelton of Haworth, OK; and Larry (Linda) Shelton of Linden, TX; three sisters-in-law, Linda Shelton of Vivian, LA; Betty Chapman of Broken Bow, OK; and Ann Ragan of Eagletown, OK; one brother-in-law, George Brumfield of New Mexico; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held on 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Horatio Church of Christ with Bobby Tatum officiating. Burial will follow in West Otis Cemetery under the direction ofWilkerson Funeral Home.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Mr. Tony Edward Pollard
Mr. Tony Edward Pollard, age 69, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home.
He was born to Haskell and Maida Winterowd Pollard on August 22, 1956. He was a heavy equipment operator for Blue Bayou Sand & Gravel and attended Old Time Gospel Church. He enjoyed working, fishing, painting, and making things with his hands.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna Ruth Hall Pollard; two brothers, Benny Ray Pollard and Lance Eugene Pollard and a sister, Ada Marie Pollard.
Tony is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Gaylene and Keith Baker of Vandervoort, Arkansas; two brothers, Bruce Pollard of Lockesburg, Arkansas, and Scott Pollard of De Queen; his step-children, John Hudson, Shannon Hale, Steven and his wife, Latasha Hudson; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Jose Loreto Torres Varela
Mr. Jose Loreto Torres Varela, age 86, a resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31, 1939, in Rio Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Tomas Torres Flores and Ursula Varela Cordova. He was a member of the Catholic Church and worked for a motor company where he worked as a painter and in maintenance. Jose was a hard worker, working on this farm with his sheep. He enjoyed drinking cokes, eating fish, and spending time with his family. He was the best father, husband, grandfather, and would help anyone that he could.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ancelma Castaneda Barrera, and two brothers, Tomas Torres, and Aurelio Torres.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Juana Torres of Nashville, Arkansas, Gonzalo (Elizabeth) Torres of De Queen, Jesusa (Erensto) Marrufo of De Queen, Ezequiel (Matilde) Torres of De Queen, Lorenza (Daniel) Coronado of Dallas, Texas, Irene (Federico) Ramirez of De Queen, Zusana (Carmelo) Barboza of Zacatecas, Mexico and Silvina (Fernando) Gonzalez of Houston, Texas; twenty-five grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; his spouse of twenty years, Consuelo Castaneda of Mexico; one brother, Cruz Torres of Mexico; four sisters, Leonor Torres, Luz Torres, Marina Torres all of Mexico, and Teresa Torres of Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Funeral Mass for Mr. Torres will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. Burial will follow in De La Florida Cemetery in Zacatecas Mexico.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. in Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with the Holy Rosery beginning at 6:00 P.M. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Mr. Jose Loreto Torres Varela
El Sr. Jose Loreto Torres Varela, de 86 años, residente de De Queen, falleció el viernes 1 de mayo de 2026 en su domicilio rodeado de su familia. Nació el 31 de diciembre de 1939 en Río Grande, Zacatecas, México, hijo de Tomás Torres Flores y Úrsula Varela Córdova. Era miembro de la Iglesia Católica y trabajó para una empresa automovilística, donde trabajó como pintor y en mantenimiento. José era un trabajador incansable, trabajando en esta granja con sus ovejas. Le gustaba beber refrescos, comer pescado y pasar tiempo con su familia. Era el mejor padre, marido y abuelo, y ayudaría a quien pudiera.
Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, su primera esposa, Ancelma Castaneda Barrera, y dos hermanos, Tomás Torres y Aurelio Torres.
Deja para atesorar su memoria a sus hijos: Juana Torres de Nashville, Arkansas, Gonzalo (Elizabeth) Torres de De Queen, Jesusa (Erensto) Marrufo de De Queen, Ezequiel (Matilde) Torres de De Queen, Lorenza (Daniel) Coronado de Dallas, Texas; Irene (Federico) Ramírez de De Queen, Zusana (Carmelo) Barboza de Zacatecas, México y Silvina (Fernando) González de Houston, Texas; veinticinco nietos; y de varios bisnietos y tataranietos; su esposa durante veinte años, Consuelo Castaneda de México; un hermano, Cruz Torres de México; cuatro hermanas, Leonor Torres, Luz Torres, Marina Torres, todas de México, y Teresa Torres de Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
La misa funeral del Sr. Torres se celebrará el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026 a las 16:00 horas en el Centro Pastoral Monseñor Scott Friend de la Iglesia Católica de Santa Bárbara, bajo la dirección de la funeraria Chandler en De Queen. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio De La Florida en Zacatecas, México. La visita se celebrará el miércoles 7 de mayo de 2026, de 17:00 a 20:00, en la capilla de la funeraria Chandler con la Holy Rosery, comenzando a las 18:00. Puedes enviar un pésame online a www.chandlerfuneral.com o visitar Chandler Funeral Home en Facebook.
Mr. Billy Charles Stowers
Mr. Billy Charles Stowers, age 83, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Bill was born to Lonnie and Lora Chandler Stowers on December 11, 1942, in Bernie, West Virgina. 62 years ago, he married the love of his life Evelyn Sue Stowers on January 8, 1964, in Harvey Creek, West Virgina. Bill was a member of the De Queen Church of Christ. He was a member of the Church of Christ for 57 years. He loved his family, golfing, the Hurricane Redskins, Marshall Thundering Herd, Cleveland Browns, and the Cincinnati Reds. He was very involved in youth sports, but his greatest love was coaching little league baseball and umpiring. He was so proud of all the kids he coached and had several who went on to play college and professional ball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Phyllis Forth.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sue Stowers of De Queen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Toney and Debi Stowers of De Queen and Randy and Micha Stowers of Winchester, Virgina; seven grandchildren, Allison and Josh Taylor, Emily and Jordan Haugh, Cole Stowers, Kenny Brown, Chris Brown, Kevin Brown, and Landon Mitchell; a brother that was just like his son, Bruce and Donna Stowers; his siblings, Joann Chapman, Doug and Erma Stowers, Gary and Marsha Stowers, Luther and Diane Stowers, Eric and Anita Stowers, Kay and Frank Mann; very special friends, Kenny and Glenda Barton of De Queen; along with a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Memorial services for Mr. Bill Stowers will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the De Queen Church of Christ with Jim Gardner and Greg Revels officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas. Also, there will be a Memorial Service in Hamlin, West Virginia at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Hamlin Church of Christ. You may leave an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family in the care of: De Queen Church of Christ, P.O. Box 312, De Queen, Arkansas, 71832
Rena Mae Tompson
Mrs. Rena Mae Thompson, age 64, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 8, 1961, in Oroville, California. She was a Christian. She loved her husband and children, especially her grandchildren, as well as her two great-grandchildren. She loved to sing, camp, fish, and swim. She didn’t hunt but loved going to deer camp. She loved watching her hummingbirds and cardinals.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Wayne Thompson of De Queen, three daughters and sons-in-law, LaVetta and Hunter Day of De Queen, Mary and Jeronimo Varela of De Queen, and Elisha Eggers of Horatio; grandchildren, Jacob Williamson, Brian Crooke, Ariel Varela, Noah and Alyssa Varela, Jeronimo Varela, Jr., Marco and Amanda Jimenez, JoAnna Jimenez, Alicen Jimenez; great-grandchildren, Maryella Varela and Dean Jimenez; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Michael Rosseto of California, Sharon Pauley of Las Vegas, Nevada, Linda Garmen of California, Sandy Pollack of Van Buren, Arkansas; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael Dillion of Davis, Oklahoma, Joe and Alissa Trahan of California, Freddy Trahan and Tom Cox of Reno, Nevada.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Greene Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at the funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Mrs. Barbara Emma Jones
Mrs. Barbara Emma Jones, age 81, resident of grannis, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Little River Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on August 28, 1944, in Lamesa, Texas. She was a member of Almond Church and served in the Foster Grandparents Program at Wickes School, which she truly enjoyed. She loved caring for people and was a homemaker. She loved her family and her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Emma Clepper Frachiseur; her husbands, Jimmy Cecil and Jack Jones; one sister, Glenda Stark, and grandson, Shawn Wilcher.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenney and Mona Cecil of Redwater, Texas, and Jesse and Donna Jones of Smithville, Oklahoma; five daughters and sons-in-law, Penny Craig and Jeff Turner of Grannis, Arkansas, Joy and Frank Molock of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, Mary Allen of Gillham, Arkansas, Joyce and BJ Verdic of Gillham, and Brenda Wilcher of Florida; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2026, at Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Grannis with Bro. Steve Chenoweth officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Patsy Fae Whipple Willis
Mrs. Patsy Fae Whipple Willis, age 85, resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at The Blossoms in Dierks.Maria “Denise” Wilson
Maria Denise Wilson, 60 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away April 27, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1965 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Dewey Edward Smith Sr. and Mavis Caudell.
Denise was a devoted Registered Nurse whose care extended beyond professional duty into a genuine compassion. She served with kindness and skill in both home health and hospital settings.
Denise enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle, a passion that connected her with many friends across the states.
Beyond her career and hobbies, Denise was a loving grandmother who found immense joy in her grandchildren. She kept close ties with all her friends, always taking the time to check on them no matter where life took her.
Denise’s legacy is one of kindness and unwavering love for family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was preceded in death by her father and husband, Richard Wilson.
She is survived by her Son, Timothy Richard Smith (Bree); grandchildren, Jalyne Smith, Jackson Smith, Cyrus, Helena, Atlas Guglielmetti; Mother, Mavis Caudell; siblings, Lora Smith, Dewey Smith Jr., Lawana Bradley (Tim), Bobby Caudell (Lindsey), Dennis Caudell, Sherry Poplin (Grant), Jackie Beasley Burris; nieces and nephews, Adam Bradley, Nikki Phillips, Katherine Lee, Tiffany Whittington, Steven Bradley, Dana Smith, Debra Smith, Zachary Smith, Grace Poplin, Cory Caudell, Tayler Caudell, Tristin Caudell and numerous friends.
Her visitation will be at 6-8pm Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at Russellville Family Funeral. The Funeral service will be 2pm Friday, May 1st, 2026 at Russellville Family Funeral officiated by Rev. Bob Branch with burial following in Hudson cemetery in Moreland. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.
Pallbearers will be Steven Bradley, Adam Bradley, John Clark-Burris, Orlando Murillo, Kyle Phillips and Grant Poplin.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Bubbus, Dakota Whittington and Jordan Lee.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com .
Larry David Driver
Larry David Driver, age 77, a resident of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Colorado hospice.Emilia “Mica” Lopez
Emilia “Mica” Lopez, de 83 años, residente de De Queen, AR, partió de esta vida el Lunes 20 de Abril de 2026, en su hogar en De Queen, rodeada de su familia.Emilia “Mica” Lopez, Age 83, a resident of De Queen, AR, passed from this life on Monday, April 20, 2026, at home in De Queen, surrounded by family.
She was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Ayutla, Jalisco, to Jose Guzman and Juana Soltero. She was a member of St Barbara’s Catholic Church. Mica loved nature/outdoors, swimming, getting her nails done, and hummingbirds. She loved spending time with family.
Mica was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Lopez, her parents, Jose and Juana Guzman, one brother, Rodrigo Guzman, and special friends, Jeff and Delia Hendrix.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Fernando Lopez, one son, Abraham Sanchez (Ana) of Raeford, NC.; one daughter: Denise Sanchez of De Queen AR., 7 Grandchildren: Tony, Michael (Molly), Vanessa (Brad), Jerry Jr. (Elsa), Emily, Stevie (Jordan), and Litzi. Great-Grandchildren: Presley, Gavin, Weston, Olivia, Sophia, Stetson, Gavin W., Joanna, Gage, Gio, Liam, Lucas, Ruth
Additionally, she is survived by several grand-dogs, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, some dearly loved Godchildren, and a special furry cat companion, “Meche”.
John Thomas Britt
Mr. John Thomas Britt, age 58, a resident of Dierks, and former resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Monday, April 20, 2026, at The Blossoms Nursing & Rehab in Dierks, Arkansas.
He born to John Homer and Junilee Ward Britt on September 29, 1967, in Kellogg, Idaho. John was a 1987 De Queen High School Graduate and was employed by Tyson Foods. He enjoyed model and remote-controlled cars, watching TV, going to movies, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Harace Merworth.
John leaves to cherish his memory, three sisters and brothers-in-law, Teri Merworth of Coleman, Texas, Vickie and Thomas Harris of Dierks, and Roxie and Archie Jewell of Waldron, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Graveside memorial services for Mr. John Britt will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 24, 2026, in Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, in De Queen, Arkansas. You may leave an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
La Verne Inez Pickering
La Verne Inez Pickering, 95, of Horatio, Arkansas, and a former long-term resident of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on September 21, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas, La Verne was the cherished daughter of Lorimer and Grace Herndon. She lived a full and vibrant life defined by her deep love for her family, her generous spirit, and her joy in bringing people together.
La Verne spent the majority of her life as a rancher’s wife alongside her husband of 42 years, Bill Pickering. Together, they shared a love for horse racing, often gathering family and friends to enjoy the excitement of the races. She also treasured traveling with loved ones, creating countless memories along the way.
Well known for her extraordinary hospitality, La Verne had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. Her home was a place of laughter, warmth, and unforgettable meals. She was especially famous for her homemade rolls, macaroni and cheese, Halloween caramel apples, and her beloved peach crème pies-the latter often sparking friendly competition for the last slice at family gatherings.
Laverne had a heart for serving others and dedicated many years as a volunteer at Wadley Hospital from 1992 to 2020. In 2012, she was honored as Volunteer of the Year in recognition of her compassion and commitment to helping those in need.
Her greatest pride and joy were her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She was their most devoted supporter, traveling near and far to attend their sporting events, concerts, and activities. One of her most treasured traditions was hosting “Cousin Camp,” where generations of her family gathered each year to share laughter, fun, and lifelong memories.
La Verne was also a member of The Over Thirty Club, where she spent many joyful evenings dancing with friends. She loved winding down her days surrounded by family and friends, sharing stories over a glass of wine or spiced rum. Her quick wit, infectious laughter, and love of life made her home a place people were always drawn to. When asked the secret to her long life, La Verne would simply say, “Diet Coke and Cheetos.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorimer and Grace Herndon; her husband, Bill Pickering; her son, Billy Lynn Pickering; her grandson, Scott Pickering; and her special friend, Cecil Tisdale.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Debbie Pickering; her daughter and son-in-law, Blynda Connor and Timothy Connor; her grandchildren, Leigh Anne (John) Cothren of Stratford, Oklahoma, Kirt Connor of Sherman, Texas, and Will (Taylor) Pickering of Horatio, Arkansas; and her great-grandchildren, Duncan Connor, Dovie Connor, Korbin Connor, Kohen Connor, Cash Cothren, Charlee Cothren, Hayden Pickering, Jolee Pickering, and Dawson Pickering. She is also survived by special family members, Cecilia O’Connor, Glenn Tisdale, Cecil Tisdale Jr., and their children.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Lisa Rink for her unwavering dedication, care, and kindness, and to Taylor, Twila, Della, and Tracy of Elite Hospice for the compassionate care they provided.
A memorial service for Mrs. Pickering will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Rocky Hill Ranch Event Center in Horatio, Arkansas, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. Immediately following the memorial service, everyone is invited to join the family for food and to share memories. Please feel free to come and go at your leisure.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to the Scott Pickering Memorial Scholarship Fund at Horatio State Bank in Horatio, Arkansas.
La Verne’s kindness, compassion, generosity, and joyful spirit touched countless lives. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Verna Jean “Nan” Price Wilcher
Mrs. Verna Jean “Nan” Price Wilcher, age 91, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Hot Springs.
She was born on September 25, 1934, in Umpire, Arkansas. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Horatio. She loved gardening, fishing, and cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events. Above all, she cherished caring for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, G.C. “Bud” Price and Ellie Green, and her husband, Robert Lee Wilcher.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Brown and her husband, Steve Arnold of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Marla Wilcher of De Queen, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Kerri Thomas and her husband, Mike of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Gary and Shay Bagley of Hooks, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Lauren and Blake Abbott, Nik Thomas, Molli Thomas, Madison and Garrett Brown, Karsyn and Brett Jones, Drake Shelton and Tripp Shelton; two great-great-grandchildren, Honey and Brooks and one on the way, Bryer and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Wilcher will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Duckett Cemetery in Wickes, with Bro. Bobby Tatum officiating under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Viola Ruth Barrett
Viola Ruth Barrett, age 84, a resident of Kirby, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma at her daughter’s home.Billy Joe McCauley
Billy Joe McCauley, age 86, of Dierks, passed away peacefully in his home on April 11, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1939.Pamela Jean Vaughn Gage
Pamela Jean Vaughn Gage, age 74, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hospice of Texarkana.
A longtime member of the Horatio Methodist Church, Pam’s life was defined by her quiet faith, creative hands, selfless heart, and a love for her family. Born in De Queen, Arkansas, on July 23, 1951, to Jackie Edward and Mary Jo Wilson Vaughn. She and her three siblings shared a special, lifelong bond that never wavered.
Pam enjoyed quilting, watching birds, reading and was known especially for her vibrant African Violets, which she shared with many. Her kitchen was often filled with the scent of something baking, a testament to her desire to care for those she loved.
Pam raised her two sons to be responsible gentlemen, teaching them by example the value of kindness, respect, and the true meaning of unconditional love. While she was “Aunt P-Beau” to her nieces, nephews, and their many friends, her most cherished title was “Grammie,” as she adored her three grandchildren. Pam truly never met a stranger, and she made friends wherever she went, leaving the world a little brighter than she found it.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Darrell McKaughan; and her beloved husband, Richard Kelly Gage.
She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Will and Arin Gray, and Kyle and Kelcey Gray, all of Austin, Texas; her sister and brother-in-law, Cheri and Ronald Stephens of Horatio, Arkansas; and her brother, Donnie Vaughn of Texarkana, Arkansas. Her legacy lives on through her three grandchildren: Hadley Gray, Pearl Gray, and William Gray, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A memorial service for Mrs. Gage will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, Arkansas with Brad Smith officiating.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Robert Bell
Mr. Robert Lee Bell, age 78, a former resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Ontario, California surrounded by his children.Brenda Gail Dodson Carter
Mrs. Brenda Gail Dodson Carter, age 72, resident of Foreman, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born on April 30, 1953, to Harold and Gladys Williamson Dodson. She worked as a medical billing secretary and attended St. Barbara’s Episcopal Church in Foreman. She loved to shop, make stained glass, sew, cook, craft, and garden. She was the best mom in the whole wide world.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gary Dodson and Harold Gene “Sonny” Dodson; two sisters, Belle Lewis and Betty Briggs.
She is survived by her husband, Ricky Carter, of 35 years; two sons, David Moon (Amy) of Forney, Texas, Ricky Dale Carter (Tracy) of Foreman, AR, one daughter, Tracie Dierks (Dusty) of Foreman; 10 grandchildren, Lane Anderson, David Moon, Jr., Leanna Stephens, Brooke Dierks, Londyn Dierks, Lockard Dierks, Kory Akins, Katie Carter, Kolton Carter, and Malia Carter; one great granddaughter, Emilie Horn and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Carter will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Marvin Cemetery in Foreman, with Bro. Chris Clayton officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at the funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Gerselta Halter
Mrs. Gerselta Louise Kitchens Halter, age 77, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Dierks, Arkansas.Curtis Mitchell Morris
Mr. Curtis Mitchell Morris, age 49, a resident of Gillham, Arkansas, died Friday, April 10, 2026, in Gillham, Arkansas. Alvin Dylan Harder
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a devoted rancher, family man, and friend whose life was rooted in hard work, love, and tradition, Alvin Dylan Harder.Pushpaben Natubhai Patel
Mrs. Pushpaben Natubhai Patel, age 75, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen, surrounded by her family.Billie Ruth Kight
Mrs. Billie Ruth Clark Kight, age 88, of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on April 5th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 29, 1938, in Mission, Texas, Billie lived a life marked by her steadfast devotion as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her resilience, and her deep love for those around her.Phyllis White Hughes
Mrs. Phyllis Lynn White Hughes, age 73, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.Cooper Cole Donaldson
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Scott A. Moran
Scott A. Moran, age 54, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas.Mary Sue Rogers
Mrs. Mary Sue Minor Rogers, age 68, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen.Katheryn Birmingham
Mrs. Katheryn Birmingham, age 78, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Christus St. Michael in Texarkana, Texas.James “Blue” Franklin Nunn
James “Blue” Franklin Nunn, age 88, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026, at Hospice of Texarkana, surrounded by family.Barbara Kissinger
With heavy hearts and a deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our family matriarch, Barbara Jean Reese Kissinger of Horatio, AR. Barbara was born on August 24, 1942, in Yuma, Arizona, and passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in De Queen, AR.Frank James “Jay” Gamble III
Mr. Frank James “Jay” Gamble, III, age 88, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home.Lovingly submitted by Grayson Frank
Minnie Laverne Dixson Renfrow
Minnie Laverne Dixson Renfrow, known to most as Laverne, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on November 18, 1943, in Lockesburg, Arkansas, to Minnie Ayers and Marion M. Dixson and spent her life in the Lockesburg area, where she built her home and raised her family.Laverne was a devoted mother and grandmother who valued family above everything. She loved reading and rarely passed up the chance to settle in with a good book. She was known for her sharp wit and silver tongue. Her words could be cutting at times, but those who knew her understood it often guarded a very soft heart.
She had a special place in her heart for her dog, Maggie, who stayed close by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Ayers and Marion M. Dixson; her husband, Robert David Renfrow; her daughter, Arlene Renfrow; her brothers, Leo Dixson and Eugene Dixson; and her sisters, Allene Thornton, Mary Conaster, and Earnestine Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Helms; her son, Bradley Renfrow; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Laverne will be remembered as a woman who spoke her mind, loved fiercely, and left a lasting mark on those who knew her.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Coulter Memorial Garden in Lockesburg, Arkansas, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Mr. Dayton Lavon Kitchens
Mr. Dayton Lavon Kitchens, age 58, resident of Kensett, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at The Blossoms at Oakdale in Judsonia, Arkansas.
He was born on May 27, 1967, in De Queen, Arkansas. He was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Dierks. He impacted the lives of many as a High School football coach in Arkansas for 13 years. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Dwight and Lenora Pinkerton Kitchens.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Kitchens of Kensett, Arkansas; one daughter, Annalee Worley, and one granddaughter, Ellory Worley, both of Judsonia, Arkansas; three sisters, Debra Laster (Dan) of Texarkana, Arkansas, Donna Blubaugh (David) of Lavon, Texas, and Deanna Davis (Mike) of Stamps, Arkansas and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Kitchens will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks, with Travis Lane officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmony Cemetery in Dierks, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the funeral home in Dierks.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Katherine Shyanne McClendon
Ms. Katherine Shyanne McClendon Black, age 35, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Hospice of Texarkana, surrounded by her family.Howard Delain Killian
Mr. Howard Delain Killian, age 85, resident of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Christian Care Center in Texarkana, Texas.Mr. Allen McKay
Mr. Allen McKay, age 69, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on April 3, 1956, in Texas City, Texas, to Floyd Leon McKay and Barbara Anderson McKay. He was employed by Pilgrim’s Pride for over 40 years. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, Chinese food, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Nedra Alfaro and Vanessa McKay; one brother, Rodney McKay; and one son, Billy Joe Cunningham.
He is survived by four daughters, Lou Ann McKay of De Queen, Barbara McKay of McAlester, Oklahoma, Carla Diosdado of Mount Vernon, Texas, and Rebecca Clark of Mount Pleasant, Texas; thirteen grandchildren, Brittney Fabian, Stephanie Fabian, Tiffany Fabian, Kaden Ahuamada McKay, Areli McKay, Izayah Venegas, Madison Adams, Chloe McKay, Kaitlyn Hernandez, Briana Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez, Noah Gabriel, and Jackson Ruiz; five great grandchildren, Jordan Fabian, Sabrayah Fabian, Camila Wilson, Charlotte Wilson, and Claire May Gillean; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin (Betty) McKay of Lafayette, Louisiana and Frank (Shelly) McKay of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Funeral services for Allen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at the funeral home.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Julian Gonzalez Nungaray
Mr. Julian Gonzalez Nungaray, age 74, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center.Robert Lee “Moe” Brizendine
Mr. Robert Lee “Moe” Brizendine, age 68, resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home.Carl Vorhease
Carl R. Vorhease, age 71, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Haworth, Oklahoma. Born July 21, 1954, in Crossett, Carl was a devoted husband, father, mentor, and servant to his community, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, and quiet leadership. Raised in Crossett, Carl built his life around the values he believed in most deeply, taking care of people, serving others, and always striving to do what was right.John Hill
Mr. John Willard Hill, age 85, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, passed away on March 6, 2026, with his family and friends at his side.Margaret Elizabeth Wall
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Wall, age 92, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Little River Nursing and Rehab in Ashdown.
She was born on November 28, 1933, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, worked at the county clerk’s office, and retired from the Corps of Engineers at the Millwood Lake office.
She was a member of Belleville United Methodist Church and served on the Belleville Cemetery board for many years. She enjoyed genealogy and the history of Sevier County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Earl and Lydia Edith Harrison Johnson, her husband, Jerald Wayne Wall, and her brother, Charles Johnson.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Anita Turner (Ronnie) of Lockesburg; one son, Allan Wall of Bellevue, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Chris Turner (Ginger) of Horatio, Arkansas, Matt Turner (Morgan) of Texarkana, Texas, Josh Turner, Jared Wall (Sarah) of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Allyssa Wall (Daniel) of Bellevue, Nebraska; 10 great-grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins; sister-in-law, Frances Wall of McGehee, Arkansas.
Funeral service for Mrs. Wall will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Bro. Tommy Halsell officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Benny (Ben) Jack Bramlett
Benny (Ben) Jack Bramlett, age 81, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Bear Creek Healthcare with his wife, Peggy, by his side.
Allen Ray Burges
Mr. Allen Ray Burges, age 76, a resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.James Elbridge Sharp
Mr. James Elbridge Sharp, age 82, a resident of Lockesburg, AR, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born September 20, 1943, to Dee and Delta Sharp in Sevier County. He graduated from Lockesburg High School. After high school, James attended Pines Vo-Tech in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to earn a degree in machining. He then worked at Martin Machine Shop in Pine Bluff. He later became self-employed in the chicken business for 33 years. He also started his own machine shop, Gravely Point Machine Shop, which remained open for 30 years, and he was in the cattle business for 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his three sons, daughters-in-law, Greg and Tara Sharp of Texarkana, Texas; Ron and Rena Sharp of Lockesburg, AR; Marlon and Kristy Sharp of Lockesburg, AR; and their mother, Janice Austin of Lockesburg. His present wife of 16 years, Deauatun Sharp; three grandsons, Trent Sharp, Garrett Sharp, and Cory Sharp; two stepsons, David Stapp and Bruce Stapp of McCaskill, AR; six grandchildren, Erica Tollett, Reagan Soto, Tiffany Smith, Emma Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Kaylee Gideon; twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Sharp will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Belleville Cemetery Pavilion with Garrett and Trent Sharp officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Janice Louise Jamison
Janice Louise Jamison, 88, of Foreman, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026.
Janice, lovingly known as Jan to her friends and family, was born November 5, 1937, in
Lincoln, Minnesota, to Arnie Edward and Gladys Nielsen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 58 years, James Jamison; three brothers, Jerry, Gary, and Roger Nielsen; one son, Jeff Jamison; and one grandson, Jeffry Jamison.
She is survived by her children, two sons, Tim (Natalee) of Oklahoma City and Terry of Cabot, Arkansas; one daughter, Jamie (Jon)Rayburn of Magnolia, Arkansas; her granddaughter, Abby, whom Jan raised; 10 additional grandchildren;
and 20 great-grandchildren.
During her childhood, Jan and her family lived in many states due to her father’s occupation.
She and her family moved nearly every year until she graduated high school, living in Pennsylvania, California, South Dakota, and finally settling in Arkansas.
It was Fayetteville, Arkansas, while attending nursing school that she met the love of her life, James.
She and James were married for 58 years before his passing in 2017.
In 1962, they moved to Foreman when James accepted an engineering position with Ash Grove Cement Plant. They made Foreman their lifelong home.
Jan was a devoted homemaker and provided childcare in her home for many years, nurturing and caring for countless children in the community. She was very active in the community and was always involved in her children’s activities as they grew up in the Foreman and Texarkana area.
Jan and Jimmy were longtime members of the TexArk Antique Auto Club in Texarkana and the surrounding area. They proudly drove their two antique cars in many parades and town events, cherishing every mile and the friendships they made along the way.
Jan will be remembered for her loving heart, her dedication to family, and the joy she found in serving others and being involved in her community.
Funeral service for Mrs. Jamison will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillham Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Larry Fatherree
Larry Don Fatherree, age 67, a resident of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, in Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana, Texas.Anthony Edwin Bailey
Mr. Anthony Edwin Bailey, age 46, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Sevier County Medical Center.
He was born on Friday, October 5, 1979, in De Queen, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife AnDria Rinicker-Bailey; his daughter, Kaylei Bailey; his son, Kaegan Bailey; his parents, David and Denise Bailey; one brother, Joshua Harrison; five sisters, Patricia and David Wood, Lareina and Dwayne Cleghorn, Kena Bailey, Rebecca Ballew and Kirstie Goforth; his ex-wife, Jaycee Bailey; a special friend, Dustin Loving; and numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Bailey home in Horatio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southern Legacy of Life, 1300 Wilson Rd., Little Rock, AR 72205.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Linda Candelaria
Ms. Linda Sue Hern Candelaria, age 73, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.Margaret “Merle” Young Miller
Mrs. Margaret “Merle” Youngblood Young Miller, age 92, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died February 22, 2026, at Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen.
Merle was born to George Mitchell and Martha Marie Greer Youngblood on December 6, 1933, in Grannis, Arkansas. She was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband of 51 years, Harold F. Young and her siblings; Martha Butler, Helen Youngblood, Howard Youngblood, Harold Youngblood, Troye Youngblood, George Youngblood, Floy Lebow; her grandson, Scott Cory Young and son-in-law Dean Abrams.
She is survived by her husband Eldon Miller of Horatio; one daughter, Sherry Abrams of McLoud Oklahoma; two sons and a daughter-in-law; Sam and Linda Young and Curtis Young all of De Queen; four grandsons, Clint Young and wife Lauren, Brent Young and wife Lacey all of De Queen, Samuel Abrams and wife Megan of McLoud, Oklahoma, Benjamin Abrams and wife Kimberly of Bixby, Oklahoma and granddaughter Caylee Young of De Queen, Arkansas; four great-granddaughters, Bradi Barth, Presli Young, Harper Young and Layken Young; six great-grandsons, Cooper Young, Hank Young, Lincoln Abrams, Deacan Abrams, Killian Abrams, Oren Abrams; one sister Elsie Jones of De Queen; two stepsons, two step granddaughters, one step grandson and step great grandchildren.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Merle Young Miller will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Chapel Hill Cemetery with Bro. Keith Rose officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. You may leave an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.
Carrie Gale Hill
Mrs. Carrie Gale Hill, age 61, resident of Newhope, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, peacefully at her home.
Carrie was born on January 28, 1965, in Huntington, Indiana. She attended New Hope Freewill Baptist Church and proudly served her community as an active EMT, holding certification number 14568. Carrie dedicated many years to emergency medical service, serving as treasurer of the Arkansas EMS Foundation and as a board member of the Dierks Ambulance Service. In recognition of her commitment and leadership, she was honored as Industrial EMT of the Year in 2002 and previously served in both presidential and secretarial roles within the organization. Throughout her career, Carrie worked at Weyerhaeuser Company as an EMT and then at McFarland Pole Plant in Delight, Arkansas. She was certified as a CPR and First Aid instructor and took great pride in teaching others lifesaving skills. Outside of her professional life, Carrie enjoyed fishing, spending time at the beach, and riding motorcycles with friends. She deeply loved her family and grandchildren and was a faithful supporter at their sporting events. Carrie remained active in community service and was a dedicated member of the New Hope Fire Department. She married her lifelong partner in 1980 and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks and the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelsie Ellwood Jester and Alma Fern Flemons Jester Shake, and Ted Shake; one brother, Gary Wayne Jester; one sister, Sherlene Sands; sister-in-law, Teresa Jester; and one brother-in-law, Gary Sands; and by her father and mother-in-law, Billy Joe and Edith Hill.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Hill of Newhope; one daughter, Carissa Hill of Nashville, Arkansas, one son, Dustin Hill (Seth Keller) of Sherwood, Arkansas; grandchildren, Harleigh Hill, Haizleigh Hill, and Eli Hill; three brothers, Jeff Jester of Newhope, Arkansas, Michael Ford of Elkhart, Indiana, and Chad Shake of Warren, Indiana; two sisters, Gwen Peters of Newhope and Mondi Hill (Joe) of Newhope; step-sister, Tami Shake of Detroit, Michigan; step-brother, Tim Shake of Roanoke, Indiana; sister-in-law, Brenda Dunlap (Chief) of Newhope; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hill were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Newhope Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Brian Hill and Bro. Nathaniel Simms officiating. Burial followed in the Bissell Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral home in De Queen.
The family received friends at the Newhope Freewill Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, all donations may be made to the Arkansas EMS Foundation, 500 Amity Rd.
Suite 5B-83, Conway, Arkansas 72032, in honor of Carrie Hill.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Joe Ellis Parker
Mr. Joe Ellis Parker, age 86, resident of Newhope, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home.
He was born on April 8, 1939, in Athens, Arkansas. He was a member of Daisy Church of Christ, and he retired after 28 years from Weyerhaeuser D&E Railroad Company. He owned and operated Parker Peach Orchard for over 20 years. Mr. Parker loved hunting, gardening, and fishing with his number one fishing partner daughter Michelle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arra Denman and Lottie Kemp Parker; one son, Steven Joe Parker; three sisters, Idell Parker Clay, Imozell Parker Clark and Vina Lee Parker; two brothers, Rubin Jefferson “Bud” Parker, and LD Parker.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Parker; three daughters, Lorey Throgmartin of Hanover Park, Illinois, Christy Parker Young (Travis) of Newhope, Arkansas and Michelle Parker of Amity, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Renee Throgmartin, Riley Throgmartin, Cassie Burrow (Kyle), Tyler Young (Kashmir) and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Parker will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Athens Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Gregory Lynn Hughes
Mr. Gregory Lynn Hughes, age 58, resident of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on May 1, 1967.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hughes and Opal Lawler Hughes; two brothers, Wayne Getts and Jimmy Getts; one sister, Shara Ann Getts Lawrence.
He is survived by two children, Cecily Strang (Rhett) and Hunter Hughes both of De Queen; three brothers, Jerry (Foot) Hughes, (Donna) of Mineral Springs, AR, Tommy Getts (Bonnie) of Cloverdale, CA, and Reggie Hughes of Lockesburg, AR; two sisters, Carla Workman (Mike) of Caney, OK, and Loretta Trussell of Alabama; one grandson, Tucker Stang of De Queen, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial services is pending and will be announced at a later date.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Ruby Barrow
Mrs. Ruby Lee Barrow, age 82, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2026, peacefully at Bear Creek Nursing Center.
She was born on June 15, 1943, in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was a member of Geneva Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Troy Allen; her mother, Faye Lay; one brother, Edward Allen; one grandson, Moses Aaron; and her husband, Walter B. Barrow.
She is survived by one daughter, Tammie Black of De Queen; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service for Mrs. Barrow will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the Geneva Baptist Church with Travis Lane officiating.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
James Shanon Frachiseur
Mr. James Shanon Frachiseur, age 52, resident of Grannis, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was born on December 10, 1973, in De Queen, Arkansas. He attended Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a co-owner of Frachiseur Excavation and Dozer Service, LLC. He was a devoted husband and a dedicated father, but most of all, he was an adoring “PaPa”. His pride and joy was his cherished grandson, Nash. They spent countless hours fishing, operating the track hoe, dozer, riding in the dump truck, working in the hayfield, or taking four-wheeler rides on the backroads to Uncle Scott’s house.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Olton Frachiseur; grandparents, Oscar and Faye Frachiseur; Fred “Bunk” Priest and Zella Priest; and one nephew, Jalon Frachiseur.
He is survived by his wife, Brandy Frachiseur; his mother, Inez Frachiseur; his children, Joslynn Greenwood (Justin), Brennon Frachiseur, Ali Whisenhunt (Jordan), Erin Dyke (Hudson); one brother, Scott Frachiseur (Tracy); and grandchildren, Nash, Fallon, Margot, Miley, and Maven; one nephew, Garrett Frachiseur (Kelsi); two nieces, Brandi Doty (Robert) and Autumn Frachiseur; cousin, raised as a brother Joey Priest (Shannon) and a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Frachiseur will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Grannis, with Bro. George Frachiseur and John Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Charles Dee Watkins
Charles Dee Watkins, lovingly known as “Grandaddy,” passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on April 14, 1934, in De Queen, Arkansas, a small town that helped shape the values he carried throughout his life—hard work, humility, and devotion to family. He passed away in Arlington, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet strength, and unwavering character.
Charles was a man of deep integrity and steady presence. He believed in showing up, doing right by others, and keeping his word. He lived simply but richly, finding meaning not in material things, but in family, tradition, and the everyday moments that truly matter. Those who knew him understood they could depend on him—his reliability was one of his greatest gifts.
Family was the heart of Charles’s life. His greatest love was for his beloved wife, Gladys Watkins, and for their daughters, Charlotte Jones and Karen Reed. Everything he did—every sacrifice made and every effort given—was done with their well-being and happiness in mind.
He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Jones; his granddaughters and their husbands: Dawn and Francisco Sanchez; Kristi and James Bailey; Nicole and Tyler Gray; and Whitney and Timothy Bruner; his great-grandchildren, Mackenzi, Jaycee, Tessa, Ayden, Acelyn, Mason, Karsin, Hadlea, Addison, and Nolan; and his beloved great-great-grandson, Tyren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Glenda Watkins, and Jerry and Cathi Watkins. His family brought him his greatest joy, and he took pride in watching each generation grow.
Charles was a devoted man of God who dedicated his life to his family and to living out his faith through love, hard work, and quiet strength. He was deeply rooted in his beliefs, and his life was a testament to service, devotion, and humility.
Raised in Arkansas, Charles went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas with a degree in engineering and work as a mechanical engineer, among many other talents throughout his life. He held a deep love for his home state and remained proud of his Arkansas roots, carrying that pride with him wherever life took him. He was known for his intelligence, his ability to fix or build nearly anything, and his strong work ethic.
Charles also found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved riding his bicycle and continued to do so well into his 90th year. He greatly enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports and never missed an opportunity to cheer them on. Though often quiet in nature, Charles was known for his mischievous smile, his lighthearted humor, and a contagious laughter that brought warmth and joy to those around him. He was always a good sport and delighted in sharing moments of laughter with family and friends.
Charles’s legacy is one of faith, love, and dedication to family. He was a protector, a provider, and a steady presence whose influence will be felt for generations to come.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gladys Watkins; his daughter, Karen Reed; his sister, Mary Janice Lewis; and his parents, Charles and Evelyn Watkins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Daniel Cemetery Chapel in Wickes, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Tomy Dowdy, Sr.
Mr. Tomy Dowdy, Sr., affectionally known as Tom, age 84, a resident of Athens, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Blossoms Nursing and Rehab in Dierks, Arkansas.Cathy Barnhill-Beach
Mrs. Cathy De Anne Barnhill-Beach, age 67, a resident of Hackett, Arkansas died Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home.
She was born January 23, 1959 in Dallas, Texas. She was a hairdresser for over 25 years in Mountainburg, Arkansas and loved working in her garden.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Wencel N. Nichols and Louise Agnes Talley Lay; her daughter, Sarah Louise Barnhill and one brother, Rick Nichols.
She is survived by her husband, David Beach; her children, Joe Barnhill IV and his wife Delayna Barnhill, Cody Beach, Jeremy Beach and Mike Beach; her grandchildren, Brayden Barnhill, Taylah Powell, Austin Beach, Jace Beach, Nora Beach, Anayah Barnhill, Joe Barnhill V, Karson Severson; her sister, Lora Lynn Nichols and her step-father, Otis Lay.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Beach officiating.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Cynthia Gay Davignon
Mrs. Cynthia Gay Davignon, age 64, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Little River Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 4, 1961, in De Queen, Arkansas. She worked as a secretary for an automobile company and later for Dink Gentry. She loved her grandchildren and watching Arkansas Razorbacks and De Queen Leopard sports. When she couldn’t watch sports on TV, she would use her little radio to listen to them. She was a local historian.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Rachel Bell McRae.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Davignon, Jr.; one daughter, Quinci Smith (Justin), of Lockesburg; one son, Greg Davignon (Veronica), of Lockesburg; six grandchildren, Trevor Davignon, Alexis Davignon, Ty Davignon, Jeniece Pelaez, Sauyer Smith, and Katie Smith; one brother, Jody McRae (Tammy), of De Queen; one sister, Salina Rodriguez (Ricky), of De Queen; and several loved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial service for Mrs. Davignon will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the De Queen Church of Christ with Tony Stowers officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral home in De Queen.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Veta Ann Bryan
Mrs. Veta Ann Bryan, age 77, resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, peacefully at her home.
She was born on October 18, 1948, in Winthrop, Arkansas. She was a member of Winthrop Baptist Church. She was a retired home health aide. She loved her only grandchild, her kids, and her community. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch with her dog (Maggie) and rooting for the Razorbacks.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, T.E. Sharp and Bill Bryan; her parents, William and Susie Grider Morgan; and three brothers, Joel Morgan, Chester Morgan, and Lester Morgan.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Audra and Tim McGaha of Fort Worth, Texas, and Annette and Todd Butler of Bodcaw, Arkansas; a grandchild, Kathryn Rogers of Subiaco, Arkansas; and one sister and brother-in-law, Nelda and Jerry Hess of Winthrop.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Bryan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Campground Cemetery, with Audie Dawson officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in De Queen from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Makalee Rose Gilmore
Ms. Makalee Rose Gilmore, age 30, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.J. Ines Martinez Nunez
Mr. J. Ines Martinez Nunez, age 84, a resident of Grannis, Arkansas, passed from this life Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home in Grannis. He was born to Felipe Nunez and Manuela Martinez on November 1, 1941, in Parangarico, Gto, Mexico. David Allen Cobb
Mr. David Allen Cobb, age 82, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home.Pat Athey
Mrs. Patricia Ann Johnston Athey, age 77, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana, Texas.Jelaya Rae Johnson
Jelaya Rae Johnson, 8-month-old baby girl, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in De Queen, Arkansas.Randy Dowdy
Mr. Randy Dowdy, age 77, resident of Newhope, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was born on December 10, 1948, in Willapa Bay, Washington. He was a member of the Athens Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from D&E and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harless Grady and Laura Mae Henley Dowdy; his wives, Charlene Dowdy and Kathy Dowdy; and one sister, Wanda Christine Shaver.
He is survived by his daughter, Connie (Kevin) Harp; one son, Jeff Dowdy of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and four grandchildren, Colton Harp of Horatio, Dawson Harp (Leigha) of De Queen, Weston Harp (Audrey) of Fayetteville and Laura Mae Harp of De Queen; three great grandchildren, Landon Harp, Blaze Harp, and Wren Harp; one brother, Harlan (Gloria) Dowdy of De Queen and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Dowdy will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the Redmen Cemetery Pavilion, with Scott Kitchens officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Jerrel Autry Helms
Bro. Jerrel Autry Helms, age 74, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home.
He was born on March 13, 1951, in De Queen, Arkansas. He was a cattle and chicken farmer and a pastor for over 50 years. He was a member and pastor of the Old Time Gospel Church. He enjoyed working on his ranch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvin and Flossie Mattingly Helms; one son, Michael Brent Helms; one brother, James Roy Helms; and one sister, Barbara Easley.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Anne Phillips Helms; one daughter and son-in-law, Scarlette and JD Jones; two grandchildren, Autumn (Mason) Jester all of Lockesburg, and Kinleigh Helms of De Queen; two great grandchildren, Bentley Jester, and Ryleigh Jester of Lockesburg; one sister, Patsy Skelton of DeKalb, Texas; two brothers, Billy Joe Helms of Ashdown, Arkansas, Dwight Helms of Texarkana, Arkansas; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Helms will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the Old Time Gospel Church in Lockesburg, with Bro. Billy Keener officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lockesburg, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Jonathan Morales Cornelio
Jonathan Morales Cornelio, de 16 años, residente de De Queen, Arkansas, falleció el Martes 3 de Febrero de 2026.
Nació el 1 de Noviembre de 2009 en Mena, Arkansas. Era miembro de la Iglesia católica St. Barbara en De Queen.
Le sobreviven sus padres, Adelio Morales y Eliazar Cornelio, de De Queen; tres hermanos, Brandon Morales Cornelio, Brayan Morales Cornelio y Mario Morales Cornelio; una hermana, Arely Morales Cornelio, todos de De Queen; y numerosos familiares y amigos.
El velorio se llevará a cabo de 3:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m. el Lunes 9 de Febrero de 2026, con el rezo del Santo Rosario a las 7:00 p.m., en el Centro Pastoral Monseñor Scott Friend de la iglesia católica St. Barbara en De Queen.
La misa fúnebre de Jonathan se celebrará a las 11:00 a.m. del Martes 10 de Febrero de 2026 en el Centro Pastoral Monseñor Scott Friend, oficiada por el Padre Ramses Mendieta. El sepelio se realizará en el Cementerio Redmen en De Queen, bajo la dirección de la Funeraria Wilkerson de De Queen.
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Jonathan Morales Cornelio
Jonathan Morales Cornelio, age 16, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
He was born on November 1, 2009, in Mena, Arkansas. He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen.
He is survived by his parents, Adelio Morales and Eliazar Cornelio of De Queen; three brothers, Brandon Morales Cornelio, Brayan Morales Cornelio, and Mario Morales Cornelio; one sister, Arely Morales Cornelio, all of De Queen, and a number of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, with the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center at St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen.
Funeral mass for Johnathan will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center, with Father Ramses Mendieta officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery in De Queen, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Lewis Clinton Needham
Mr. Lewis Clinton Needham, age 67, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home.
He was born on June 16, 1958, in Nashville, Arkansas. He attended Mtn. View Missionary Baptist Church and worked as a millwright for 20 years at Weyerhaeuser and 22 years at Domtar. He enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids in all their activities and sports, and in everything they were involved in. He loved to socialize and spend time with his family. Retirement was hard on him because he truly enjoyed the work and camaraderie with his work family. He could often be found hanging out and socializing at the Sevier County Co-Op.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chloe Clinton and Wilma Ruth Martin Needham; one brother, Johnny Wayne Needham.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kitchens Needham of Lockesburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Denise Kersey of Newhope, Arkansas, and Lesley and Jeremy Ty Simmons of Newhope; one son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amanda Needham of Lockesburg; 10 grandchildren, Kohl Kersey, Rustin Simmons, Grayson Kersey, Ryleigh Simmons, Rhett Simmons, Weston Needham, Stevi Simmons, Kix Kersey, Emily Needham, and Luke Needham; five sisters, Charlotte Janes, Phyllis Turner, Peggy McCormick, Betty Jester, and Becky Needham and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Needham will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks, with Brian Pounds and Lucas Liggin officiating. Burial will fallow in Fellowship Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the funeral home in Dierks.
The family will be at the home of Jason and Amanda Needham, 477 TJ King Rd., Lockesburg, Arkansas 71846.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
Dee Ann Revels Toye
Mrs. Dee Ann Revels Toye, age 64, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas.
She was born on August 9, 1961, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a member of Kern Heights Baptist Church in De Queen. She enjoyed cooking, riding the ranger on her farm, floating the river, attending concerts, and spending time with her granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Dean Revels, and one brother, Paul Revels.
She is survived by her mother, Arlene Revels; her husband, Ronnie Toye; one son, Blake Toye (Brooke); one daughter, Randee Toye (Junior Rojas); five granddaughters, Landry, Leighton, Lennie Toye, Sutton and Scarlett Rojas; one brother, Greg Revels (Maribeth); and one sister, Susan Fitzsimmons, all of De Queen, along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Toye will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Bobby Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in Oddfellows Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the funeral home.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com