All Obituaries

Joe Dean Graves, 81, of Mountain Home, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Graves was born November 15, 1944 in Fountain Hill. He was a resident of Mountain Home for 20 years, a former resident of Hamburg for 30 years and of Fountain Hill for several years. He graduated from Fountain Hill High School in 1962. Mr. Graves was a hard worker and dedicated 40 years of service as a Supervisor at the Georgia-Pacific Tissue Mill before retiring in ...

Carole Lynne Atchison, 83, of Crossett, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Nightingale at Stonegate Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Atchison was born August 23, 1942 in San Jose, California. She was a resident of Crossett since 2018, a former resident of Freemont, California for many years and a 1960 graduate of Sunnyvale High School. Mrs. Atchison worked as a Data Entry Specialist for Lockheed Martin until her retirement in 2008. During her career, she ...

Barry Wayne Pearson, 51, of Crossett, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Ashley County Medical Center. Mr. Pearson was born June 16, 1974 in Monroe, Louisiana, was a resident of Crossett for the past nine months, a former resident of Fountain Hill and Searcy and a 1992 graduate of Searcy High School. He was known as a hardworking man, and was working as the Maintenance Supervisor at Stonegate Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Pearson was a member of Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church ...

Deborah Hope Shaver, 54, of Crossett, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born November 20, 1971 in Crossett, was a resident of Crossett for the past two years and a former resident of Hamburg for most of her life. She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1990 and was the Owner-Operator and EMT at SouthArk EMS for several years, where she was known as a strong, dependable presence and a true friend to many. Deborah continued her ...

Ricki Jean Rich, 77, of Parkdale, died Friday, April 3, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident.  Mrs. Rich was born February 15, 1949 in Jonesville, Louisiana and was a resident of Ashley County since 1972.  She graduated in 1984 from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Associates Degree in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years before retiring in 2016. Mrs. Rich loved being a nurse and took great pride in caring for others and her patients always ...

Richard Donald "Donny" Powell, 66, of Hamburg, died Monday, March 23, 2026 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock.  Donny was born November 30, 1959 in Port Arthur, Texas, was a resident of Hamburg for 24 years and a former resident of Scottdale, Pennsylvania for many years.  Donny graduated from Southmoreland High School in Alverton, Pennsylvania, in 1978, and soon after proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. During ...

Melba Roberson Wilkerson, 79, of Hamburg, died Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Nightingale at Crossett Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Mrs. Wilkerson was born July 10, 1946 in Fountain Hill, was a resident of the Milo Community outside of Hamburg for over 50 years, a former resident of Fountain Hill and a 1966 graduate of Drew Central High School.  She was a member of the Eden Baptist Church, a homemaker and she worked at the Hamburg Shirt Factory for several years. Mrs. ...

Phyllis Ann Frazer, 58, of Portland, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at the St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. Phyllis was born October 24, 1967 in Lake Village, a resident of Portland for the past 40 years and a former resident of Crossett. She invested countless hours into continuing her education and after she graduated from Crossett High School in 1986, she received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and then her ...

Florence Sweeney Craig, 95, of Hamburg, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Craig was born September 22, 1930 in Ashley County, a lifelong resident of the Milo Community outside of Hamburg and the Salutatorian of her 1948 Class at Hamburg High School. Mrs. Craig loved the Lord and learning all about Him. She was a faithful member of the Egypt Missionary Baptist Church where she taught the ladies auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Milo Riding Club and served as the ...

Mike Reed, 63, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett.  Mike was born February 22, 1963, in Little Rock. He was a lifelong resident of Hamburg and a proud graduate of Hamburg High School, Class of 1981. Mike worked for many years as a pipeline inspector until his retirement in 2021 due to his health declining. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Mike loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a ...

Marilyn Joyce Hall, 54, of Fountain Hill, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.  Marilyn was born October 17, 1971 in Lake Village, was a 1990 graduate of Hamburg High School, a resident of Fountain Hill since 1999 and a former resident of Hamburg, Snyder and Portland.  As a Crossett Wal-Mart Sales Associate for 19 years, Marilyn was known for always being helpful and a wonderful coworker. Marilyn was a devoted wife and a loyal friend. ...

Obie Oscar Clark, Sr., 81, of Hamburg, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Obie was born January 19, 1945 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Obie spent his life working hard and raising his family. After he retired from working in the Logging Industry and as a Dirt Contractor, he moved to Hamburg in 2013 to be near his youngest son.  Obie enjoyed Indian history, hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with ...

Bill Joe Wilson, 98, of Portland, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at his residence in Portland. Mr. Wilson was born September 16, 1927 in Ava, Arkansas, was a resident of Portland for over 85 years and a former resident of Plainview, Arkansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Wilson worked as a Post Master and mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, having retired after 30 years. He was a member of the Portland United Methodist Church, the Portland Fire ...

Marvin Dean Cain, 68, of Eudora, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Crossett. Marvin was born October 20, 1957 in Eudora. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, Marvin will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Marvin’s life was defined by his dedication to family, his steady strength, and his generous spirit. Whether sharing stories, offering a helping hand, or simply spending time with those he loved, he made a ...

Martha Allison, 86, of Hamburg, died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village. Mrs. Allison was born January 21, 1940 in Prescott; a resident of Hamburg for 67 years and a 1958 graduate of Prescott High School. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where she loved to help with Vacation Bible School. She had a servant’s heart and was always willing to pick up children and bring them to church so they could learn about the Lord. ...

Max Steven Harrison,70, of Hernando, Mississippi, transitioned out of this life on February 21, 2026, at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Harrison was born on July 20, 1955 in Crossett; a resident of Hernando, Mississippi for the past five years and a former resident of San Diego, California for 15 years, Jonesboro for a few years and Littleton, Colorado for many years. Through his journey of 70 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom, humor, and unwavering ...

June Carolyn Rice McCone, 76, of Hamburg, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County in Monticello. Mrs. McCone was born July 11, 1949 in Crossett, was a resident of Hamburg for the past 58 years, a former resident of Crossett and a 1967 graduate of Crossett High School. She was a devoted homemaker and faithful member of Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. McCone loved working in her yard, camping and cooking. Most of all, she cherished time ...

Barbara Lynn Wesson, 86, of New Braunfels, Texas went to her eternal home in heaven on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the compassionate caregivers at Gruene Senior Living in New Braunfels. Mrs. Wesson was born on November 2, 1939, in Crossett to Jim and Hilda White. It was there that she met and married her husband and best friend, Rev. Sedric Wesson. Together they built a beautiful life and shared 61 years of faithful marriage. As a devoted pastor’s ...

Charlotte Jean Williams, 79, of Crossett, died Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Williams was born September 14, 1946 in West Monroe, Louisiana, a resident of Crossett for the past 60 years and a former resident of West Monroe, Louisiana. She was a Loan Officer with Timberline Federal Credit Union and a devoted member of South Main Baptist Church in Crossett. Mrs. Williams enjoyed bream fishing, camping, playing cards, traveling with her friends, Allen and Connie Jackson. She ...

Albert Boyd Kusturin, 67, of Junction City, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence.  Mr. Kusturin was born January 8, 1959 in Monticello, a resident of Junction City for the past 25 years and a former resident of Hamburg.  After he graduated in 1977 from Hamburg High School, he continued his education and graduated from the Forest Echoes Technical Institute, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett, as a licensed Refrigeration ...

Evelyn Clotine Keen, 97, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton.  Mrs. Keen was born July 3, 1928 in Monticello, was a resident of Benton for the past ten years, a resident of Crossett for over 40 years and a former resident of Hamburg for many years. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to God, steadfast love for her family and a quiet strength that reflected her deep trust in the Lord. Mrs. Keen was ...

Mary Lou Day, 89, of Sterlington, Louisiana, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence.  Mrs. Day was born September 2, 1936 in Winchester, was a resident of Sterlington, Louisiana for over 38 years and a former resident of Hamburg for many years.  She was the owner and operator of the Catfish Inn for almost 25 years.  Mrs. Day enjoyed working puzzles, watching game shows and sitcoms and cooking great meals.  She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time ...

Norman Lee Higginbotham, 86, of Hamburg, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at The Woods Nursing Facility in Monticello, surrounded by family and loved ones.  Mr. Higginbotham was born April 24, 1939, a lifelong resident of Hamburg and a 1957 graduate of Hamburg High School.  He retired from Georgia-Pacific in 1996 as an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor.  Mr. Higginbotham was a lifelong member of Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church where he led music for 45 years, ...

Randall Wayne Griffith, 67, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Nightingale at Crossett Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Griffith was born July 16, 1958 in Crossett, a lifelong resident of Hamburg and a 1976 graduate of Hamburg High School. He was a member of Gardner Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Griffith worked as a truck driver for many years, having retired in 2022.  He had a big heart, made friends easily with everyone and enjoyed talking, visiting with others ...

Herman Carrol Jackson, 86, of Fountain Hill, died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Nightingale at Stonegate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossett. Mr. Jackson was born February 6, 1939 in Portland, was a resident of Fountain Hill for the past two years and a former resident of Crossett for many years. He was a retired machine operator for Georgia-Pacific and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Dermott. Mr. Jackson enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking but most of all he loved to eat ...

Robert Larry Sanderlin, 74, of Hamburg, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.  Mr. Sanderlin was born December 14, 1951 in Monticello and was a lifelong resident of Hamburg. After he graduated from Hamburg High School, he continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he was a proud member of Phi Lamda Chi. His career path included the family logging business, Owner of Sanderlin Oil Company, and he was a ...

Beulah Nan Bierbaum, 89, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Countryside Assisted Living Center. Mrs. Bierbaum was born April 15, 1936, in Wilmot and was a lifelong resident of Hamburg. She was a 1954 graduate of Hamburg High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball. She dedicated over 30 years of service as a rural mail carrier with the United States Postal Service and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. She was a wonderful host who loved opening her home to ...

Myrtle Lee Bussell Cochran, 91, of Hamburg, passed from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her residence. Born in Vidalia, Louisiana, she moved to Hamburg at the age of eight. Mrs. Myrt was a 1953 graduate of Hamburg High School and later attended beauty school. She devoted 54 years to her career as a hairdresser, a profession she truly loved, along with the many clients who became like family to her. Mrs. Myrt was a member of First Baptist Church, where ...

Donna Sue Dumas, 80, of Hamburg, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Mrs. Dumas was born June 28, 1945 in Palo Alto, California. She was a resident of Hamburg for more than 60 years and was a former resident of Monticello and Palo Alto, California. Mrs. Dumas was a 1963 graduate of Hamburg High School and a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church where she participated in the Southside Ladies and Secret Sisters. She was a devoted ...

Mesa Danielle Price, 26, of Hamburg passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence in Thousand Oaks, California. Mesa was born on April 10, 1999, in Bastrop, Louisiana. She was a lifelong resident of Hamburg and had been residing in Thousand Oaks, California, for the past two months. Mesa had a warm, gentle, and caring spirit. Following her graduation from Hamburg High School in 2017, she worked as a caregiver, a role that reflected her compassionate nature and love for helping ...

Richard Ambria "Ricky" Williams, 59, of Crossett, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. Mr. Williams was born September 17, 1966 in Monroe, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Crossett. He graduated from Crossett High School in 1984.  Mr. Williams was a member of the South Main Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and a member of the Larry Kings Sunday School Class.  Mr. Williams was a Residential Contractor for 42 years ...

Bruce Timmons, 75, of Hamburg, died Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Timmons was born March 27, 1950, in Hot Springs and was a lifelong resident of Hamburg. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1968 and continued his education at Southern Arkansas University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, earning a degree in Business Administration. He later completed his master’s studies at the Southern Mississippi School of ...

Frances Hagood Meredith, 80, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She is now in the arms of her Savior, whom she had known and trusted for 60 years. Mrs. Meredith was born September 23, 1945 in Crossett and was a resident of Hamburg for the past 34 years. She graduated from Crossett High School in 1963 and continued her education with an Associates Degree from the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock. Mrs. Meredith ...

Bernice Thompson, 80, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Thompson was born June 12, 1945 in Palestine, was a resident of Hamburg for the past 20 years and a former resident of Carlisle and Palestine.  She worked in the cafeteria at the Hamburg School District for over 10 years and was a faithful member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and gardening but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. She is ...

Kathy Barfield, 75, of Hamburg, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett.  Mrs. Barfield was born September 6, 1950 and has been a lifelong resident of Hamburg and was a member of Martinville Baptist Church. Mrs. Barfield was a caring in-home sitter and had previously worked for Rapid Die Moulding Speaker factory. She enjoyed cooking, family get-togethers, painting, shopping, couponing, was known to have a green thumb and could grow just about ...

June Evelyn “Mama June” Noble Hollis, 102, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello. Mrs. Hollis was born June 30, 1923 in Crossett and was a resident of Belle View Estates in Monticello for the past year, a resident of the Milo Community outside of Hamburg for 80 years and a former resident of Crossett. She was a faithful member of the North Crossett First Free Will Baptist Church and a devoted homemaker ...

Judy McCaig Jones, 79, of Hamburg, died Monday, December 8, 2025 at Audrey's Special Place.  Mrs. Jones was born July 8, 1946 in Lake Village, was a resident of Hamburg since 1983 and a former resident of Portland. After she graduated from Portland High School in 1964, she continued her education and received her Bachelors in Education degree from Ouachita Baptist University and her Masters of Education degree from the University of Arkansas. Mrs. Jones was a public school teacher until ...

Bro. Farrell Breshears, 80, of Monticello, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County Hospital in Monticello.  Bro. Breshears was a native of Fort Worth, Texas; a resident of Monticello for the past five years and a former resident of Hamburg and Ashley County for many years.  He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor's Degree in Math Education.  He was a Missionary Baptist Minister and Pastored at the New ...

Charles Ivey, 82, of Hamburg, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Ivey was born June 7, 1943 in Covington County, Alabama and a resident of Hamburg for most of his life. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a Medic. Mr. Ivey worked as a Millwright Supervisor for over 50 years at various mills all over the United States. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, but most of all, he loved spending ...

Eric Stone, 42, of Bentonville, died Friday, November 21, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Stone was a native of Hamburg, a resident of Bentonville for over five years and a former resident of Hamburg and Strong. He was a 2002 graduate of Hamburg High School and worked as a Carpenter and Floor installer. Eric was an amazing musician and could play just about any instrument including the guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and the mandolin. He often played in a band and at one time, had his own ...

Bobby Joe Kelley, 90, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Mr. Kelley was born April 9, 1935, in the Promise Land Community outside of Hamburg and was a lifelong resident of Hamburg. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from July 13, 1954, until July 12, 1962, where he was stationed aboard the USS Harry E. Hubbard. After his military service, he married Patricia Ann Adams of Hamburg. He was a retired truck driver for ...

Roy Edward Murphy, 73, of Hamburg, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.  Mr. Murphy was born August 18, 1952 in Lake Village and was a resident of Hamburg for most of his life.  He worked for Bemis Bag, now Hood Packaging, as a Machine Operator for over 30 years, having retired in 2017. Mr. Murphy enjoyed bass fishing, deer hunting and being outdoors or on the water but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is ...

Billy Ray Corker, Sr., 91, of Peel, left this earth, heavenbound, on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Corker was born to the union of Grover Cleveland Corker and Birdie Savage Corker on December 28, 1933, was a resident of Peel for the past 26 years and a former resident of North Carolina and Crossett. Mr. Corker was a carpenter by trade and a master cabinet maker. But more than that, his life's work was to build the Kingdom of God, a job ...

Billie Kay Martin, 76, of Crossett, died Thursday November 6, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Martin was born December 17, 1948 in Carlsbad, New Mexico and was a resident of Crossett for 55 years. She was a 1966 graduate of Carlsbad High School. Mrs. Martin was a devoted member of the Meridian Baptist Church, where she played the organ and piano and served as the Treasurer and Secretary. She worked for many years for the Crossett School District as the Maintenance and Transportation Secretary ...

Bro. Joe Sponaugle, 95, of Monticello, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Woods of Monticello Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bro. Joe was born on June 27, 1930, in Elkins, West Virginia and after graduating from high school in Hagerstown, Maryland, he attended Harding University. He married his devoted wife, Ann Reaves, on July 9, 1954, in Camden. Bro. Joe spent the next 66 years as a Gospel Minister for the Church of Christ in West Texas, Huntsville, Arkansas, St. Charles, ...

Shirlene Hill Schenk, 68, of Snyder, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Schenk was born September 26, 1957 in Dermott, was a resident of Snyder since 2015 and a former resident of Lake Village. After graduating from Lakeside High School in 1975, she attended the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning her Doctorate in 1991. She opened Chicot Family Practice in Lake Village and faithfully served her patients there for many years. She was an ...

Robert Lynn "Buddy" McCracken, 75, of Wilmot, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana. Buddy was born November 16, 1949 in Lake Village and has been a resident of Wilmot and Parkdale for many years. He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1968 and received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cameron University. Buddy proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy, where he was stationed ...

Joe B. Tullos, 75, of Wilmot, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Tullos was born March 26, 1950 in Lake Village and was a lifelong resident of Wilmot. After he graduated from Wilmot High School in 1968, he worked as a catfish and row crop farmer for over 50 years.  He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his dogs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Willie McKee Tullos; a brother, Melvin "Sonny" Tullos and a sister, Martha Tullos ...

Ima Jean Cook Ralph, 92, of Hamburg, a loving wife, mother and Mammaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Monroe, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones. Born April 19, 1933 on the Bonne Idee in Bonita Louisiana, she moved to Hamburg in 1952 when she married the love of her life, Harrison "Bub" Ralph. Together they built a loving home and life together, literally board by board, while raising their two children, Rhonda and Jimbo. She was a devoted member of ...

Robert Anthony "Andy" Powell, 67, of Memphis, Tennessee, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his residence. Andy was born May 4, 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Memphis, Tennessee. When Andy was six years old, he became ill with a virus that caused extensive brain damage, resulting in lifelong challenges. Despite this, Andy lived his life with a pure and loving heart. He was kind to everyone he met, generous beyond measure, and brought joy to those around him. His gentle spirit ...