All Obituaries

Shelby Reid Harrod, Sr., 95, of Hamburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at his residence. Shelby lived a long and meaningful life devoted to his faith, family, students, community, and the land he loved. He was born August 18, 1930 in the Eagle Lake Community of Bradley County, to Jimmie and Violet Morgan Harrod. Shelby was raised in a close-knit farming family alongside his brothers, sisters, and many cousins, where he developed the strong work ethic, humility, and values that would ...

Jerry (Geraldine Louise) Evans Burgess met her Lord and Savior and joined those she has missed for years when she passed from this life on July 14, 2026. She was born in Quitman, AR January 11, 1928, to Mark Inman and Julia Cook Evans. After graduating from Centerville High School in 1946, she moved to Little Rock and began working for Southwestern Bell. There she met the love of her life, Charles Burgess. They were married for 57 years until his death in 2004. She also worked for ...

Rhonda Deanne Brooks, 65, of Hamburg, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was surrounded by her loving family and the sounds of songs by the Hoppers and Gaithers. Rhonda was born December 14, 1960 in Pine Bluff; a resident of Hamburg for the past 15 months and a former resident of DeWitt and Monticello. After graduating from DeWitt High School in 1979, Rhonda earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from ...

Marce Daley, 80, of Hamburg, died Sunday, July 5, 2026,  at the Nightingale at Stonegate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossett. Mr. Daley was born October 2, 1945 in Lake Village, a resident of Ashley County for 56 years and a 1963 graduate of Dermott High School. He worked as a Security Director for the Georgia-Pacific Corporation, having retired in 1996. Mr. Daley enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking for all of his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, ...

Starr Boles, 63, of Hamburg, died Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Boles was born June 26, 1963 in Bastrop, Louisiana, was a former resident of Farmerville, Louisiana and has been a resident of Hamburg for the past 20 years. She was a member of Jerome Baptist Church. Mrs. Boles was a dedicated homemaker who was known for her excellent cooking and love of preparing meals for her family. She also enjoyed tending to the flowers and plants in ...

Dennis Ray Rickman, 73, of Crossett, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Rickman was born July 6, 1952 in Monticello, was a lifelong resident of Crossett and a 1970 graduate of Crossett High School. He worked as a Machine Operator at the Georgia-Pacific Paper Mill for 32 years and was a member of the North Crossett First Baptist Church. Mr. Rickman enjoyed raising Cur hunting dogs and Quarter Horses, but above all, he loved his family and cherished every ...

Tyler Thomas Otwell, 35, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Tyler was born February 19, 1991 in Greenville, Mississippi, a resident of Hamburg for the past ten years and a former resident of Lake Village. He was a 2009 graduate of Hamburg High School and attended Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church. Tyler worked as an equipment operator in the construction industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and cherished every opportunity to ...

Kyle Henry Ricks, 33, of Crossett, died Monday, June 29, 2026 in Minden, Louisiana as the result of an automobile accident. Kyle was born November 2, 1992 in Monticello, a lifelong resident of Crossett and a 2010 graduate of the Abiding Faith Christian School.  He was saved and baptized when he was 10 years old and was a member of Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church. Kyle was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. He worked in construction for Ricon, where he took pride in his ...

Joann Lauhon, 84, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lauhon was born November 8, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a resident of Hamburg for over 60 years. She graduated in 1959 from Hopkins High School in Minnesota and was a devoted homemaker to her family. Mrs. Lauhon enjoyed going fishing, playing bingo, and taking casino trips, but most of all she loved holiday and family gatherings, where she could spend time with those she ...

Cheryl Darline Spurlock, 77, of Hamburg, died Friday, June 12, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Spurlock was born on May 19, 1949, in Hamburg and remained a lifelong resident of the community. She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1967. Throughout her working years, she was employed at the Hamburg Shirt Factory, Carpenter's Fine Furniture, and Harrison's Department Store before retiring as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. Mrs. ...

Marilyn "Mary" Kelley Lawrence, 75, of Portland, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She passed away peacefully at her lifelong home in Portland, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 26, 1950, at Dermott Hospital to Floyd Littleton Kelley and Lydia Mae Stanton Kelley, Mary spent her entire life rooted in the community she cherished. A 1968 graduate of Portland High School, she married the love of her life, Ben Carlton ...

William Aubrey Lassiter, Jr., 79, of Portland, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village. Bill was born on January 9, 1947, to W.A. “Dink” and Maymie Ferguson Lassiter in Little Rock. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1965 and attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. He served in the Air National Guard. Bill was a member of the Portland United Methodist Church and a 50-year Mason. He was a faithful follower of Christ and ...

Bobby Gulledge, 60, of Hamburg, died Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 31, 1966, in Monroe, Louisiana, Bobby had been a resident of Hamburg for the past 16 years and was a 1984 graduate of Crossett High School. He dedicated more than 30 years to the United States Postal Service and retired in 2021 due to declining health after serving as Postmaster in Hamburg. Bobby was a devoted LSU football and baseball fan who rarely missed a game. He ...

William Eddings "Bill" Hester, 83, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, raised originally in Fountain Hill, Hamburg and Crossett, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He has established residency with Jesus, many family members and friends in his permanent home. Bill was born August 7, 1942 to the union of Roland Eddings Hester and Frances Sparks Hester. He attended formative years of schooling, first through twelfth, all at Fountain Hill School and ...

Alma McKee Bordeaux, 95, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bordeaux was born on September 14, 1930, in Wilmot, to Earl and Minnie “Dolly” McKee. She grew up in Wilmot, attended Arkansas A&M, and remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life, living there for 85 years and always considering it home. It was at Wilmot Baptist Church that she met the love of her life, Austin Bordeaux. They ...

Frank Thomas Englerth, 88, of Wilmot, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Camden. Mr. Englerth was born on July 22, 1937, in Wilmot and remained a lifelong resident of Ashley County until his final years, when he made his home in Longview on the Saline River. He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1955 and went on to work at the Georgia-Pacific #1 Paper Mill, where he remained until his retirement in 1998. An avid bass angler and outdoorsman, Mr. ...

Jerry Wayne Atwood, Sr., 78, of Bastrop, Louisiana, died Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Atwood was born February 12, 1948 in Wilmot, a resident of Bastrop, Louisiana since 2013 and a former resident of Laurel, Mississippi and Parkdale. Following his graduation from high school in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country.  Mr. Atwood worked as a Control Operator for Georgia-Pacific in Laurel, ...

Thomas V. Deckelman, 88, of Odenville, Alabama, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his residence.  Mr. Deckelman was born December 14, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee and has been a resident of Odenville for over 13 years.  He was a founding member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Argo, Alabama. In his younger years, he dreamed of becoming a doctor, but after some time in college, he realized medicine wasn't the right path for him. He ultimately found his calling in finance, a ...

Mary Belle Ricks, 91, of Hamburg, died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Nightingale at Crossett Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Ricks was born October 19, 1934 in Ashley County, a resident of Hamburg for over 60 years and a former resident of Portland and Parkdale. She was a devoted member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and a loving homemaker. She found joy in sewing, upholstery, and cooking, and cherished every moment spent caring for her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by ...

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 ...