
Obituary: Pauline Cox
Pauline Cox, 86, of Big Flat, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 8, 1940, in Okain, Arkansas, to Taylor and Addie (Barren) Woodard.

Pauline Cox, 86, of Big Flat, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 8, 1940, in Okain, Arkansas, to Taylor and Addie (Barren) Woodard.

Lola Dee Mathews (Fike) departed this life on April 21st, 2026, in Newport, Arkansas, after an almost three-year battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Lola was born in Evansville, Indiana, on October 6th, 1958, and graduated from

Bradley Lee Owens of Bono, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on November 24, 1956, in Walnut Ridge, the son of Troy and Faye (Alls) Owens.

Jason William Collins, 52, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Searcy. He was born on December 13, 1973, in Newport, Arkansas, to Jackson Benton Collins and Donna Jean Bumpous McIntosh. Jason received

Darla R. Barner, of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 59. She was born on September 19, 1966, the daughter of Billy Joe and Ethel Ellen (Brown) Barner. Miss

Ethel Ellen (Brown) Barner, of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on September 5, 1938, the daughter of George and Rosie (Boone) Brown. Mrs. Barner

Alex A. Dupree, 30, a father, son, brother, and friend, left us April 18, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. Alex’s spirit, warmth, and laughter will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing

Winnie Mae Hulen, 86, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Cave City, AR. She was born on June 11, 1939, in Bald Knob, AR, to the late Joe Roberts and Thelma (Morrow) Roberts. Winnie enjoyed fishing,

Dickie Lee James, 59 of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life at his residence in Harrisburg on Sunday ~ April 19, 2026. Dickie Lee was born June 22, 1966, in Newport, Arkansas the son of Dickie James and

Amanda Fleetwood, 46, of Batesville, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1979, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to her loving parents, Rick Johnson and Peggy Johnson. Amanda was a devoted MDS Coordinator

Allen “Rusty” Larson was born at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, Michigan on July 26th, 1951, to his parents Allen and Evelyn Larson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974,

Etta Lee Sutton, 78, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on April 13, 2026, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 20, 1948, in

Robert William “Bill” Mitchell, 65, of Batesville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1960, in California to Charles Anderson Mitchell and Bobbie Jean (Barksdale) Mitchell. Bill lived a life marked by

Carrie Lois Mohlke of Jamestown, AR, died early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at the age of 96. Lois was born on May 19, 1929, in Batesville, AR, to the late Chris Mohlke and Minnie (Davis) Mohlke.

Elvie Motes, 90, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 10, 1935, in Swifton, Arkansas, to Jess and Uvelia (Wilson) Motes.

Janie Sue Willard, 66, of Newport, passed from this life on April 15, 2026, in Little Rock. Born April 23, 1959, to James Lee and Peggy Sue (Wright) Henderson, Janie was known for her warm heart and

Eddie Ray Stuckey, 57, of Judsonia, departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1969, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Billy Ray Stuckey and Patricia Earlene Woodward. Eddie worked in the factory

Billy Ray Bass, 81 of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Bill was born on September 25, 1944, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son

Jerry Lee Fortune, age 74, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Edward Franklin Fortune and Nellie B. (Henson) Fortune. Jerry was a dedicated and

Glenda Junkin (Momma, Grams, Gimma) departed this life on April 13, 2026, at the age of 86 years. To know her was to know that she was a force of nature in the best ways. She may

Linda Sue Hollingsworth, 75, of Charlotte, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. She was born on February 9, 1951, in Eupora, Mississippi, to Samuel and Martha Cook, who both preceded her in death. She was

Bobby Jean Mitchell, Sr., of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on August 5, 1943, in Tuckerman, the son of Ernest “Pat” and Ora (Linvell)

William B. Baker, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 78 (that would be me). I was born in Newport, Arkansas, to William B. Baker and Louvita (Magouyrk) Baker on June

Vickie Means, formerly of Trumann, lived several years at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg was born on February 18, 1953, in Osceola, Arkansas and departed this life on April 10, 2026. Her parents were Melvin Wooten and

Linda Kay Carlton, 78, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Newark, AR, to the late Don Dugger and Myrtle (Davis) Dugger. Kay was a member of

Roger Dale Koonce, 79, of Mountain View, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2026. He was born March 9, 1947, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Earnest and Edna (Williams) Koonce. Roger was a born-again

Clara Denise Landers, 69, of Newport, passed peacefully from this life on April 12, 2026, in Newport. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on December 4, 1956, Clara was the cherished daughter of Richard Edward and Betty Fay (Brannon)

Thelma Lavada Barnes, 90, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on October 7, 1935, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Ernest and Clara (Trayler) Haggard. Thelma lived a long

Linda Janiece Cross, 77, of Charlotte, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Cave City. She was born July 31, 1948, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to James and Nora Duncan. She was a wife, a mother,

David Ashley Roberts of Bono, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 49. He was born on November 14, 1976, in Newport, the son of Leslie “Les” and Alisia (Smith) Roberts.

Billy Ray George, age 70, of Newport, departed from this life on April 9, 2026. Born in Newport on August 23, 1955, to Thurman Wilburn and Zelma Rhea (Martin) George, Billy devoted his life to the farming

Geneva Louise Allen, 69, of Smithville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1957, to Jack King and Peggy Lyon King. Geneva served as a very proud EMT for over 30 years.

Mary (Wright) Gann, 91, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, was born on November 13, 1934, and departed this life on April 9, 2026. Mary was the daughter of David E. and Dora Mae (Durham) Wright. She was preceded in

Robert Wayne Evans, age 80, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1945, in Lincoln, Illinois, to Ellis and Catherine Evans. Robert

Jimmy Murphree of Newark, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born January 6, 1943, in Parakeet, Arkansas, the son of Luther Solon Murphree and Essie May (Ward)

Sandra Trammell, 89, of Oil Trough, passed from this life, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, love, and devotion to her family. She was born on February 16, 1937, in Topeka, to Russell Eugene and Velma Jean

Joyce Marie Vanhorn (Deshotels), lovingly known as “Joy’re”, 69, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Batesville. She was born on October 22, 1956, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of the late

Jules Leroy Williams, 69, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1957, in California, to Jesse Leon Williams and Louise Ellinora Frank Williams. Jules worked in construction and

Gloria Francine Young, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away, leaving a legacy of compassion, selflessness, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Her remarkable strength and empathy were shaped by a tough childhood,

Bridget Leann Hendrix, age 57, of Edgemont, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on April 6, 2026. Born in Newport on May 15, 1968, she was the cherished daughter of Clifford Angus and Alva Jean (Knight) Hendrix.