Sep 25, 2024

 Norris Lynn Hutchens, 80, of Stuttgart passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 27, 1944, to William and Lucy Taylor Hutchens. He was born in DeValls Bluff and graduated from DeValls Bluff High School in 1963.

 He was a decorated Army Vietnam veteran. Shortly after returning home from the military, he started working for Riceland...

Sep 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Lee Pay, a devoted husband, caring father, beloved brother, and treasured friend, who left us on September 24, 2024. He was 58 years old.

Born on December 19, 1965, David dedicated his life to those he loved and left a lasting impression on those he met. For 29 years,...

Sep 15, 2024

Ronnie Johnson, 76, of Stuttgart passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Chambers Health and Rehab in Carlisle.

Ronnie was born April 26, 1948, in the Shiloh Community near Holly Grove. He was the seventh child of 10 born to Hoy “Duke” and Velma Johnson. He was an Army veteran of...

Sep 7, 2024

Margie Louise Wesinger, 84, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Baptist Health-Little Rock.

Margie was born Oct. 21, 1939, in Stuttgart to Rhinehart Herbert Wesinger and Alta Fern Schrock Wesinger. She was a 1957 graduate of Stuttgart High School where she was named SHS Homecoming Queen. She...

Sep 2, 2024

Joseph J. “Jay” Karkur Jr., 76, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart. He was born Jan. 30, 1948, to Joseph J. Karkur Sr. and Clara Beth Koch Karkur who preceded him in death.

Jay was a graduate of Stuttgart High...

Aug 30, 2024

Walton Wayne Krisell, 70, of Cabot, Ark., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Wayne was born on April 17, 1954, in Stuttgart, Ark., to Walton and Ella Mae Krisell. He attended Humphrey Elementary School until 1965 when the family moved to Stuttgart and Wayne became a Ricebird. Wayne was a...

Aug 12, 2024

Carrol Rickey Hughes, 73, of Humphrey passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at his home.

Rick was born July 5, 1951, in Des Arc to Lem Hughes Sr. and Cassie Petty Hughes. He retired after 31 years from GTE as a cable splicer. He was also known as a prankster who...

Aug 7, 2024

Lela Darlene Burlison, 90, of Stuttgart, widow of Raymond Burlison, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Crestpark of Stuttgart.

Mrs. Burlison was born Feb. 6, 1934, near Arkansas Post, Ark., to Frank and Ethel Ayers Wolfe. Following her retirement from Riceland as a grader operator, she also worked several years for Wal-Mart. She had...

Jul 19, 2024

Shirley Jean Hansell Barger, 85, of Brinkley passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at Baptist Health-Springhill.

Mrs. Barger was born Jan. 17, 1939, in Humphrey to Thomas and Lola Hansell. She retired as general manager overseeing several E-Z Mart stores in this area. She was a Baptist....

Jul 14, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Tyler DeWayne Earls, 37, of England who tragically lost his life in a car accident on Sunday, July 14, 2024, on Hwy. 165 and Hwy. 343, while on his way to his mother’s home after work.

Tyler worked in several...

Jul 14, 2024

Elmer Frederick Seidenschwarz, Jr. of Stuttgart died at his home Sunday, July 14, 2024.

He was born April 11, 1930, in Stuttgart Elmer Seidenschwarz Sr. and Adeline Lewis Smith Seidenschwarz. He grew up and attended school in the Fairmount Community. After graduation from Stuttgart High School, he...

Jul 14, 2024

Kristy Amanda Steensma Walker, 45, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Kristy was born Aug. 10, 1978, in Jacksonville to Keith and Kathy Jones Steensma. She was a 1996 graduate of Jacksonville High School and previously worked for Bank of Little Rock and Knollmeyer Law Office as a paralegal....

Jul 9, 2024

Dr. Laura Anne Bednar, 58, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home.

Laura was born April 12, 1966, in Stuttgart to Dale and Marian Tull Dickson. She was a 1984 graduate of Stuttgart High School and received her bachelor’s degree in 1987 from...

Jun 28, 2024

Victoria (Vicki) Martin, age 84, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born October 4, 1939, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Walter and Alice McGhie Carle (who preceded her in death). She wed her longtime love, Carroll Martin, on November 27, 1958.

Vicki loved to love on people...

Jun 27, 2024

William H. “Bill” Shireman, 88, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Bill was born Nov. 1, 1935, in DeWitt to William DeWitt and Ellen Shireman. He was a 1954 graduate of DeWitt High School. After graduation he attended the UofA in Fayetteville...

Jun 26, 2024

Johnny West, 67, of Casscoe, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home.

Johnny was born Aug. 5, 1956, in Warren to Russell and Edna Redditt West. He was a 1975 graduate of Stuttgart High School and was retired from Lennox Industries after 25 years as a supervisor. In addition he...

Jun 24, 2024

Brenda Booker Saunders, 75, formerly of Roe, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 24, 2024, at Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation in Benton.

Brenda was born July 6, 1948, to Hilton Leroy and Mable Maxine Pilkington Booker in Clarendon. She was a 1966 graduate of Clarendon High School and was...

Jun 17, 2024

Clara Jean Blackwood Dobson, 81, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at Chambers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle.

Clara was born July 2, 1942, in Humnoke to Andrew Jackson Blackwood and Ivy Tanner Blackwood. She was a devoted minister’s wife for 27 years throughout...

Jun 10, 2024

Jewel E. Shores, 92, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Baptist Health-Little Rock.

Mrs. Shores was born Feb. 13, 1932, in to Coy and Getrude Floyd. She was a beautician and homemaker and member of Southside Baptist Church.

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Jun 9, 2024

Benjamin Lafayette Taylor Jr., 72, of Casscoe passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home.

Ben was born Oct. 11, 1951, in Stuttgart to Benjamin Lafeyette Taylor Sr. and Ellen Grant Taylor. He was a Maintenance of Way Foreman with Union Pacific Railroad and...