Daphne Lynn Edwards Sowrheaver, age 57, of Gillett died Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was born November 15, 1957 in DeWitt to Harvey Winslow and Virginia Ann Burns Edwards who preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her father-in-law, Franks Sowrheaver and brother-in-law, Barry Sowrheaver. Survivors include her children: Staphnie Conway (Scott) of Vilonia, […]
Obit Sowrheaver
Obit Edwards
Saved at an early age, Carroll G. Edwards, age 70, went to be with The Lord of Sunday, March 22, 2015. A faithful father, devoted husband, quiet leader and strong Christian, Carroll lived life as an example of the verse, Proverbs 22:11 “A Good Name Is More Desired Than Great Riches.” Carroll was preceded in […]
Obit Carter
Carolyn Sue Dickson Whiting Carter, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away, March 15, 2015. Carolyn was born September 10, 1939 to Ray and Lois Dickson of DeWitt, Arkansas. Carolyn was a christian woman know for her smile and love for God, her family and friends. Carolyn was a member of the Ruth Barrett Fox Club, served […]
Obit Woodruff/Life’s Journey
Sherri Nadean (NA) Woodruff, age 79, of St. Charles, Arkansas died March 25, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Edmond Eastern Callahan and Mattie Callahan. She accepted Christ at and early age at Hopewell Baptist Church in St. Charles, Arkansas. Nadean received her early education at Hopewell School system and later at Immanuel […]
Obit Stewart
Alvin Samuel Stewart, 66, of Reydell, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Reydell. He was born July 25, 1948, in Pickens, to Arthur William Stewart, Sr. and Ruby Haynes Stewart. He was reared and educated in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School. He was a certified welder and pipe fitter. He retired […]
Obit Reed
Carol Ann Slater Reed, 51, of Gillett died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Vincent Medical Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born February 9, 1964, she was the daughter of Alfred Slater Jr. of Gillett, Arkansas and the late Mildred Hoard Slater. Carol was educated in the Gillett Public School System in Gillett, Arkansas. Carol […]
Obit Jordan
James Detraille Jordan, 39, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died March 28, 2015 at the Sandford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Born July 5, 1975 in Little Rock, Arkansas he was the son of James Lee Jordan and Shirley Bell Jordan of Fort Smith, Arkansas. James was a member of the Genesis Church of God […]
Obit Gardner
Betty Jo Coit Gardner, 77, died March 27, 2015. She was born on November 1, 1937, near DeWitt to Sam and Hazel Kerns Coit. She was a member of Forks LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Belleville Shoe Corporation after 35 years of service. She enjoyed quilting, putting puzzles together and working word search […]
Obit Mays
Willie Mae Mays known as “Mae” of Dumas, Arkansas entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pine Bluff. Willie Mae was born April 7, 1931 in Tillar, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Birts and Mary Lee Burton. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a former member […]
Obit Theising
Mary “Dolly” Theising, nee Glaub, age 86 of Breese, died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. She was born July 29, 1928, in Breese, the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth, nee Schlueter, Glaub. On June 29, 1948, she married Frank A. Theising at St. Dominic’s in Breese. Mary was a homemaker. […]
Obit Dixon
Louis Allyn Dixon, Sr., 83, of New Braunfels, Texas, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was born March 15, 1932 in DeWitt, Arkansas, son of J.R. and Nelia Haller Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a member of the DeWitt Junior High School Band as a French Horn player. In 1946 he moved with his family to […]
Obit Gruber
Sharon Lee Gruber, 64, of Fort Smith passed away on April 21, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Fort Smith. She was born on July 10, 1950, in Brinkley, AR. She was city clerk in Gillett, AR, for 15 years and also in Barling, AR. She had most recently worked in marketing for Hospice, and was […]
Obit Walters
Trudy Jane Walters, 67, of DeWitt died May 1, 2015. She was born December 18, 1947, in Biscoe to James David Rollins and Pauline Gertrude Speight Rollins. She retired as the manager of the DeWitt Co-op. Survivors include her children Dale Walters and April Walters of DeWitt; three sisters Helen Hale of Des Arc, Sally […]
Obit Pryor
Carolyn Ferguson Pryor was born on December 25, 1935 in DeWitt, Arkansas and passed away on April 29, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. In those 79 years, she did a lot of living. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in pharmacy, worked as the sole pharmacist at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson […]
Obit Poston
Preston Luke (squirrel) Poston, 3 Month old of DeWitt, got his angel wings on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the DeWitt City Hospital in DeWitt, Arkansas. Preston was born January 22, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Preston was the son of David Poston and Kristina Whiting. Preston loved playing with […]
Obit James
Essie Lee Freeman James known as “Sister” of Pine Bluff, Arkansas entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Essie Lee James was born December 11, 1926 in (Packing Town) Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Brooks Freeman and Clara Spade Freeman. She […]
Obit Hamner
Rose Mary Hamner, 73, of DeWitt, Arkansas passed away May 7, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son; Jeff Hamner of Sherwood, Arkansas, sister-in-law; Barbara Hamner and numerious nieces and nephews. She is preceeded in death by her brothers JT Hamner, Charles Hamner, sister Helen Jones and a niece Audrey […]
Obit Fraize
Nancy Louise Fraize, age 77, of St. Charles died May 6th. She was a dedicated homemaker and housewife. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the National Wildlife Foundation. She is survived by two sons; James Andrew Fraize of St. Charles and Adam David Fraize of Jonesboro, one brother; Donald U. Peet […]
Obit Childers
Bobby Ray Childers, 65 of DeWitt, died May 7, 2015 at his home in DeWitt, Arkansas. Born June 11, 1949 in DeWitt, Arkansas he was the son of the late George Childers and Jurrie Henderson. Bobby was educated in the DeWitt School District and also worked in farming. Bobby loved gardening and deer hunting. Bobby […]
Obit Silsbee
Charles Bibbins Silsbee of Gillett, died May 16, 2015 in DeWitt, Arkansas. Charles was born July 8, 1931 in Winona Minnesota to the late Sidney Bibbins and Caroline Henrietta Thode. Charles received his education in the Winona School District and guaduated and then joined the United States Air Force and also worked as a Retail […]