Obituaries

Roger Hyatt

Roger Hyatt

Roger Hyatt

Roger Wayne Hyatt, 69, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born August 10, 1953 to the late Elbert Clayton Hyatt and Dorothy Hyatt Raybon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Tolson, and his brother-in-law, William Hamilton.
Charles Murphy, Jr.

Charles Murphy, Jr.

Charles Murphy, Jr.

Charles Eugene Murphy, Jr. was bom October 7, 1961, to the late Charles Eugene Murphy Sr. and Goldie Ivanovskis in Texas. He departed this life peacefully April 17, 2023.
Evelyn Norris

Evelyn Norris

Evelyn Norris

Evelyn Lucille Norris, 92, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home in New Edinburg. She was bom November 29, 1930 to the late Edgar Shoemaker and Virgie Coulter Shoemaker.

Juanice Cruce

Jaunice Cooper Cruce, 75, of New Edinburg died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home. She was born October 19, 1947 in Gassville, Arkansas. She formerly operated the H&R Block office in Fordyce.
Gerald Dixon

Gerald Dixon

Gerald Dixon

Gerald Lynn Dixon, 81, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on April 12, 2023. He was born November 5, 1941 in Rison to the late Woodrow and Marguerite Dixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother Dennis. Mr.
Shelby Brandon

Shelby Brandon

Shelby Brandon

Shelby Rose Freer Brandon, 77, of Sherwood, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord on April 8, 2023. She was born August 7, 1945 in Fordyce, Arkansas. Shelby was a devoted mother, nanny, sister and wife.
Dorothy Neely

Dorothy Neely

Dorothy Neely

Dorothy Jane Neely, 71, of Rison, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born October 15, 1951 in DeWitt, a daughter of the late Willard Albert Cooper and Velma Wade Pullen Cooper. Mrs. Neely loved farming and quilting. She was a member of Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church.
Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor

Mary Frances Peek Taylor, 89, of Pine Bluff, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was bom June 19, 1933 in Warren to Henry F. Peek and Mary Jane Oakley Peek. Mary was reared and educated in Warren, graduating from Warren High School in 1951.
Keith Cochran

Keith Cochran

Keith Cochran

Keith Cochran, 55, passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born July 19, 1967 in Greenville, Mississippi to Carol Light and the late Robert Cochran. He was reared and received his early education in Mississippi and Star City, Arkansas, before graduating from Pine Bluff High School.