Feb 10, 2023

Donald Joseph Duch, 81, of Stuttgart, passed away on February 10, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1941, to Loddie and Alma Taylor Duch of Slovak, AR. He is survived by his loving wife Bessie Smith Duch and his children: Chris Duch (Amy) of Jonesboro, Mark Duch (Shelley) and Amanda Duch Moore (John) of...

Feb 9, 2023

Larry Don Fortune, 77, of Casscoe passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

Larry was born Nov. 30, 1945, in Stuttgart to Woodrow and Mildred “Babe” Fortune. He was a Stuttgart High School graduate, a cattle farmer and member of Hunter’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...

Feb 8, 2023

Sarah Grace Hall, 18, of Casscoe passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Sarah Grace was born Jan. 19, 2005, in Stuttgart to Jamie and Jennifer Hall. She was a member of Jesus Name Church of Christ.

She was preceded...

Feb 4, 2023

Roy D. Lee, 84, of Stuttgart passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Baptist Health-Springhill.

Mr. Lee was born June 12, 1938, in Cherry Valley, Ark., to Roy Edward and Louise Lee who preceded him in death. He retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department.

Survivors...

Feb 2, 2023

Lorean Alice Baugh Cross, 99, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Greystone Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Cross was born Sept. 6, 1923, in Des Arc to George and Della Weatherley. She was a homemaker and charter member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.

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Jan 21, 2023

On the morning of Jan. 21, 2023, Donald “Donny” Owens, originally from Stuttgart, died at the age of 61 from complications of COPD. At the time of his death, he resided at Amberwood Health and Rehab in Benton.

Donny was born to Delbert and Ruby Owens in 1961....

Jan 21, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Bernd Friedrich Hug of Hot Springs, Ark.

He took his final breath at 10:55 a.m. on Jan. 21, 2023, at the age of 80. He passed away due to heart failure peacefully in his sleep with family by...

Jan 19, 2023

Mary Lou Ratcliff, 81, of Stuttgart, widow of Bob Ratcliff, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

Mrs. Ratcliff was born April 30, 1941, in Stuttgart to Lloyd and Sylvia Fantz. She was a 1960 graduate of Stuttgart High School and was one employed as an advertising representative with...

Jan 17, 2023

William E. “Billy” Rule, age 85, flew away to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas.

He was born August 25, 1937, in Tyler, Texas to Ernest and Ida (Denton) Rule. He is preceded in death by his son, Greg, his parents,...

Jan 16, 2023

Betty Jo Terrell Merchant, 82, of Humphrey passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at her home.

Ms. Merchant was born May 30, 1940, in Coy to Homer L. Sr. and Willie Mae Harris McGhee. She was a punch press operator for AT&T and member of First Missionary Baptist Church.

Jan 11, 2023

Patricia A. Lane, 75, of Stuttgart passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

Mrs. Lane was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Gillett. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and wore many hats in the employment field including waitress, grocery...

Jan 9, 2023

Roy David Bronson, 76, of Dumas, formerly of Humphrey, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Mr. Bronson was born June 25, 1946, in Stuttgart to Robert and Ruth Bronson. He held several trades over the years including carpenter, carpet installer, farmer and had been a certified nursing assistant.

Jan 8, 2023

Cindy Horton, 63, of Humphrey passed away Sunday, Jan.8, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Horton was born June 5, 1959, in Stuttgart to Deanna McFarland-Holt and Isom Pickett. She worked as a teacher's aide in the Humphrey public school system and subsequently in the DeWitt Public School system upon Humphrey's consolidation....

Jan 6, 2023

Agnes Teresa Ryan Wilson, 99, of Stuttgart, widow of John F. Wilson, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Atkins Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Arkansas County near Stuttgart to Dennis James and Ann Raddle Ryan.

She was a graduate of Holy Rosary Catholic School...

Jan 5, 2023

Lori Ann Morgan, 50, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at her home.

Lori was born Feb. 23, 1972, in Midwest City, Okla. She was a licensed practical nurse at Baptist Health-Stuttgart and attended Stuttgart Harvest Church.

Her father, Walter Cox; and two brothers,...

Jan 2, 2023

Leland Lester Carle, 93, a lifelong resident of Stuttgart, Arkansas, passed away on January 2, 2023, at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Helen Starnes Carle. He is survived by one daughter, Leslie Carle Friedrich of Houston, Texas; one son, Timothy Carle (Terri) of Stuttgart;...

Dec 29, 2022

Charles Henry Stender Sr. of Clarendon, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was 88 years of age.

Charles was born June 28, 1934 to the late George Henry Stender, and Pauline Francis (McKibben) Stender. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and Ouachita Baptist University. He was a coach and...

Dec 25, 2022

Arleen Ann Pitts, 60, of Stuttgart passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her home.

Arleen was born Jan. 30, 1962, in Stuttgart to Wayne E. Pitts Sr. and Margaret Luebker Pitts. She was a Stuttgart High School graduate and following her retirement from the Stuttgart Medical Clinic, she most recently...

Dec 24, 2022

Brenda Persons, 76, of Pine Bluff passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Persons was born May 29, 1946, in DeValls Bluff to J.B. and Tessie Tipton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Mary Helen Paul Bisbee, 92, of Stuttgart, AR died on Saturday December 24, 2022. She was born January 27, 1930 in Huntingdale, MO to William Hadley and Hildreth Adelina Paul. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church in Stuttgart, AR.

She was preceded in death by...