Jimmie Billings

Jimmie Earl Billings, a beloved member of the Rison community, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on March 19, 1960, in Malvern, Arkansas, Jimmie was a man whose life was marked by dedication, service, and unwavering love for his family and friends.

Betty Jo Earnest

Betty Jo Grace Earnest of New Edinburg, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Born December 30, 1941 in New Edinburg, she was a daughter of the late Gordan Mosley and Maudie (Woodall) Mosley Tipton.She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, J.O.

Thomas Wilson

Thomas Carter Wilson, 90, of White Hall, passed away from this life on Friday, July 11, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born August 30, 1934 at Rison Arkansas in the North Concord Community, Whiteoak Township, to the late Eugene C. and Willie Bearden Wilson.

Chris Green

Christopher Floyd Green, 47, of Locust Grove, Arkansas, passed away July 4th, 2025. He was born July 12th, 1977 to Floyd David and Edna Kaye (Watson) Green in Fordyce, Arkansas.Chris was a Baptist by faith.

Sandra Young

Sandra Ann Young of Woodlawn, Arkansas, 71, went to be with her Lord on July 8, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Warren, Arkansas to Eugene and Anleen Jacks Vinson. She is pre-deceased by her parents and a brother, Sam Vinson. She was a member of Prosperity United Methodist Church.

Frankie Hall

Frankie Byrd McGehee Hall was born on October 20, 1941, and departed this life on July 5, 2025. She put a lot of life into her 83 years. It has often been said "there is only one Frankie" and if you were lucky enough to know her, you know that is true.

Louise Ratliff

Katherine Louise Ratliff, 81, of Rison, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on July 4, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1944, Louise devoted her life both to her faith and to nurturing those around her.

Bo McClellan

Gary “Bo” McClellan, 78, of New Edinburg, AR died Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at his home. He was born March 22nd, 1947 in New Edinburg, AR a son of the late Grice McClellan and Bernice Bryant McClellan. Bo was known for his hard work, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Teddie Langford

Teddie Boothe Langford, 92, of New Edinburg, went to be with his Lord on June 29, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1932, to the late Eli and Lila Langford. Teddie's life was marked by dedication and service to his community and family.

Gregory Garlington

Gregory Dean Garlington, 71, of Graham, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Born on September 10, 1953, in Cleveland County, Arkansas, he was the son of the late C.A. Garlington and Willa Faye Garlington. Greg was a 1971 graduate of Fordyce High School.