Obituaries

Susan Winona Logsdon

Susan Winona Logsdon

Oct 10, 2025

Susan Winona Logsdon, 73, of West Plains, Missouri, passed from this walk of life on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on October 5, 1952, in Portland, Oregon, daughter of the late James and Shirley (Claspill) Rampton. Susan was united in marriage to Donald “Don” Logsdon in Searcy, Arkansas, on May 13, 1972, and to this union...

Pascal Dee Shrable

Pascal Dee Shrable

Oct 3, 2025

Pascal Dee Shrable, 71, of Viola, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born on September 20, 1954, in West Plains, Missouri, to the late Rudolph “Doc” and Erceil (Phillips) Shrable. Pascal was united in marriage to Ruth Ingram on December 31, 1987, in Mountain View, Arkansas. 

During his working years, Pascal worked for the...

Dollie Mae Messer

Dollie Mae Messer

Sep 29, 2025

Dollie Mae Messer, 85, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her home in Viola surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 9, 1940, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, to the late Lee and Lona Bell (Shelton) Campbell. Dollie was united in marriage to the late Bobby Messer on...

Melba Jean Castleman

Melba Jean Castleman

Sep 26, 2025

Melba Jean Wilkey Castleman, 87 of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Salem.

She was born in Wilson, Arkansas on March 23, 1938, daughter of the late Roy Mitchell and Mary (Eudy) Wilkey. During her working years, Melba worked in insurance sales. She was a member of the Salem...

Carey G. Tomlinson, LtCol (USA, Ret.)

Carey G. Tomlinson, LtCol (USA, Ret.)

Sep 18, 2025

Carey G. Tomlinson, LtCol (USA, Ret.), of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born July 31, 1936, in Memphis, Tennessee, to James F. and Betty Rafferty Tomlinson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers James Tomlinson, Tommy Tomlinson, Ralph Tomlinson, and sisters Betty Ann Hadaway and...

Julia M Bretthauer

Julia M Bretthauer

Sep 5, 2025

Julia M Bretthauer, 93, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, September 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Hurley, Missouri, on November 24, 1931, daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Zimmerman) Gregory. Julia was united in marriage to the late Karl Bretthauer on February 7, 1978, in Georgia. She was a member of the Oxford United Methodist...

Shirley Cunningham

Shirley Cunningham

Sep 1, 2025

Shirley Cunningham, 86, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home in Oxford.

She was born on August 30, 1939, in Oxford, Arkansas, to the late Lawrence and Treva (Parish) Wood. Shirley was united in marriage to Bobby J. Cunningham on March 17, 1956, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and from this union...

Frankie Evelyn Runsick

Frankie Evelyn Runsick

Aug 23, 2025

Frankie Evelyn Runsick, 86, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born near Evening Shade on April 9, 1939, daughter of the late Ivan E. and Floy E. (Thomas) Welch. Evelyn and Herman Henry Runsick Jr. were united in marriage on March 9,...

Johnny Michael Patrick

Johnny Michael Patrick

Aug 18, 2025

Johnny Michael Patrick, 47 of Black Rock, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, August 18, 2025, in Black Rock.

He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on September 19, 1977, son of the late Bobby and Phylis (Talley) Patrick. Johnny was a welder, and he very much enjoyed working. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and riding 4-wheelers and mudding. Johnny served our country...

Jo Marie Taylor

Jo Marie Taylor

Jul 28, 2025

Jo Marie Taylor, 62, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

She was born in Greenville, Mississippi on August 18, 1962, daughter of Joseph Orr and Shirley Pike.

Jo Marie loved her children and grandchildren deeply. She found peace outdoors, where she lovingly cared for her plants and spending time with her dog. A strong, independent woman with...

Teresa Pickett

Teresa Pickett

Jul 26, 2025

Teresa Elaine Lois (Dotson) Pickett, 61, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, July 26, in Batesville, Arkansas, after battling the autoimmune disease CREST syndrome for more than a decade.

She was born Sept. 20, 1963, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to Glenn L. and Bessie L. Perry Dotson. Teresa was of the Baptist faith and spent many years teaching Sunday school,...

Janie Mae Hutson

Janie Mae Hutson

Jul 6, 2025

Janie Mae Hutson, 69, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on February 16, 1956, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to the late Hershel Wayne and Leta (Bell) Lucy. She was united in marriage to Vernon Dean Hutson on August 31, 1974, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. During her...

Tessa Joy Tahira Newman

Tessa Joy Tahira Newman

Jul 3, 2025

Tessa Joy Tahira Newman, 19, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Evanston, Illinois, on September 11, 2005, the daughter of Michael Todd and Dana Lynn Newman. Tessa was a child of God and a member of Faith Country Church in Salem,...

Wanda Mae Holloway

Wanda Mae Holloway

Jun 27, 2025

Wanda Mae Holloway, 87, of Moko, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Moko, Arkansas, on May 14, 1938, daughter of the late William Vester and Minnie (Carter) Peterson. Wanda was united in marriage to Rayburn Holloway on January 15, 1960, in Cushman, Arkansas, and they were married 57 years until his death...

Kenneth Howard Lewis

Kenneth Howard Lewis

Jun 15, 2025

Kenneth Howard Lewis, 90, of Sturkie, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri.

He was born in Iuka, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, son of the late Arby Woods Lewis and Verna Flossie (Fouts) Lewis. Kenneth served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1958, stationed in...

Robin Lynn Johnstone

Robin Lynn Johnstone

Jun 3, 2025

Robin Lynn Johnstone, 66, of Alvin Texas, Passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Ash Flat Arkansas.

She was born in Pasadena, Texas, on December 21, 1958, Daughter of the late Wayne Harold and Rheba Nell (Brown) Burrow. During her working years she worked 10+ years at Kroger, also as a Security Guard for many years. She never met a...

Barbara Lou Casey

Barbara Lou Casey

Jun 2, 2025

Barbara Lou Casey, 89, of New Lenox, IL, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.

She was born in Mobley, Arkansas, on November 10, 1935, to Owen W. and Christina Eva (Pinkston) Lewallen.

Barbara married Thurman Casey on Christmas Eve, 1956 before moving to Joliet, Illinois where they raised their family. In 1992, Barbara and Thurman retired to Salem, Arkansas. Barbara returned to...

Kyle Jay Denham

Kyle Jay Denham

May 29, 2025

Kyle Jay Denham, 40, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Poughkeepsie.

He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on April 9, 1985, son of Herschel and Pamela (Archer) Denham. Kyle proudly served our country for 16 years in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Amber Renee Sharp on November 16, 2004, in Crown Point,...

Clifford Hughtan Pleasant, Sr.

Clifford Hughtan Pleasant, Sr.

May 29, 2025

Clifford “Cliff” Hughtan Pleasant, Sr., 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Salem.

He was born in Howard Ridge, Missouri, on June 27, 1939, son of the late Arthur and Eula (Poe) Pleasant. Cliff was united in marriage to the late Margaret Cole and from this union three children were born. During...

Doris Jean Hurtt

Doris Jean Hurtt

May 23, 2025

Doris Jean Hurtt, 93, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Salem.

She was born on Myatt Creek in Fulton County, on November 13, 1931, daughter of the late W.H. and Vera (Sutherland) Reynolds. Doris was united in marriage to Earl Friday Hurtt on May 20, 1950, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and from this union four children were born....