All Obituaries

Rodney Joe Cotham, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Ash Flat. He was born in Trenton, Tennessee on March 18, 1948, son of the late Rex Albert and Sybil Jeanette (Scruggs) Cotham. Joe spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to Rita Southerland on December 22, 1968 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Joe spent his working years as a Realtor and owned United Country Cotham & Co. in Highland,...

Jeannette Mae Morris, 95, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 4, 1925, daughter of the late Frank Julius and Anna Barbara (Kowalski) Dapke. Jeannette spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was united in marriage to the late John Carl Morris in Chicago, Illinois on August 23, 1952. She was the proud mother of 8 children. Jeannette loved attending church at...

Donald Gene Guthrie, 88 of Salem, Arkansas went Home to be with his Savior on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Don was born in Edwards County, Kansas on April 25, 1932. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Alfred Eri Guthrie, Sr. and Lucretia Ladora (Long) Guthrie. Don graduated from Preston High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.  While there he met Helen Kenyon at church and declared “I’m going to marry that...

Jimmie “Jim” Lynn Amberger, 75, of Salem, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Denver, Colorado on October 28, 1945, to Ed and Ruth (Ewing) Amberger. Jim, his little sister Bethany, and their mother, relocated to Wild Cherry, Arkansas when Jim was 14years old. Jim grew up in Wild Cherry and Calico Rock and continues to have many friends in the area. On December 12, 1970, the union of Jim Amberger and Diann...

The life and legacy of Darrell Koelling cannot be summarized into one body of thought, only containing words and punctuation. Darrell was a man that lived his life according to his own set of principles and moral code. All may not have liked Darrell, but all admired him, for they knew exactly where he stood and did not believe in any ambiguity. Darrell was an individual that demanded hard work and respect, and from this, an individual could anticipate getting a soft smile and firm handshake...

Loretta Ann Young, 79 of Henderson, Arkansas, passed away January 2, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on December 25, 1941 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Theodore and Irene (Lindner) Schulist and was one of six children. She graduated from Neillsville, Wisconsin high school in 1959. Loretta married Charles “Chuck” Arthur Young on October 12, 1968, after the death of her first husband, James Leland Northup. Loretta and Chuck have lived in Henderson since 1982 and owned...

Judy Kay Andrews, 75, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on January 9, 1945 to the late Caryl and Ruth (Parrot) Bringgold in the family home in Dodge County, Minnesota. Judy graduated from Minnesota Bible College and studied Christian music education and music history. During her working years she worked as a secretary and homemaker. She enjoyed knitting caps and giving them to the children’s hospital; one year she...

Judith “Judie” Louise Bridges, 76, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 12, 1944, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Loretta (Burkett) English. Judie spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, homemaker, and friend. She was united in marriage to Michael Leon Bridges on May 16, 1986 in Midland, Texas. Judie is survived by her husband, Mike Bridges of...

  Joyce Carolyn DeWitt, 60, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Viola. She was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on December 2, 1960, daughter of the late Lehman and Lois (Baker) Sanders. Joyce spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, cousin, and friend. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Glen DeWitt on October 26, 1985 at Viola Assembly of God Church. Joyce obtained a Master's of Science in Nursing and taught nursing classes at...

Thomas Eugene Frank, 82, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1938 to Richard George Frank and Theressa Anner-Frank. Thomas was born to a family of 13 children. He was raised in California and went to school in Cloverdale. Thomas served our country in the United States Marines and the United States Navy. He was a mechanic for most of his life providing for his family which included his three daughters, Sheree, Terri and...