Obituaries

Chance Fagan Huihui

Chance Fagan Huihui

Jun 5, 2025

Chance Fagan Huihui, 36, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

He was born in Paradise, California, on August 19, 1988, son of Robert Huihui and Stephanie Huihui-Barker. Chance served our country in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling in the league with his dad and football, particularly the Detroit...

Roy Gene Reed

Roy Gene Reed

Jun 4, 2025

Roy Gene Reed, 79, of Salem, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his home in Salem.

He was born in Knoble, Arkansas on November 6,1945, son of the late Doyle William and Eladis (Carpenter) Reed. During his working years, Roy worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether that was boating, fishing, swimming, or working on cars; he...

Mary Kosmitis

Mary Kosmitis

May 31, 2025

Mary Kosmitis, 95 of Russellville, Arkansas, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Russellville.

She was born in Marion, Louisiana, on January 17, 1930, daughter of the late Edgar V. and Jessie (Bennett) Lowderback. Mary was united in marriage to the late Nick James Kosmitis on October 16, 1952. She obtained a master’s degree in nutrition...

Ramona Katherine Arford

Ramona Katherine Arford

May 3, 2025

Ramona Katherine Arford, 95, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 17, 1929, daughter of the late Harry and Elva (Dibble) Bigelow. Ramona was united in marriage to the late Ronald Arford. She was of the Christian Faith. Ramona loved her family and loved to take...

Dwight Douglas Lufkin

Dwight Douglas Lufkin

Apr 22, 2025

Dwight Douglas Lufkin, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Calico Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 16, 1944, son of the late James Arthur and Emma Elizabeth (Timmin) Lufkin. Dwight served our country in the United States Army for one year and the United States Navy for five years. During...

Timothy Robert Walker

Timothy Robert Walker

Mar 14, 2025

Timothy Robert Walker, 61, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Rochelle, Illinois, on October 7, 1963, son of Earl Paul and Marie (Garrison) Walker. Tim served our country in the United States Army. During his working years, Tim worked as a pipe fitter. He was united in marriage to Susan...

Vernon "Butch" Charles Van Zandt, Jr.

Vernon "Butch" Charles Van Zandt, Jr.

Feb 10, 2025

Vernon "Butch" Charles Van Zandt, Jr., aged 81, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. 

He was born on April 12, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Betty (Baumann) and Vernon Van Zandt. He was a proud resident of Ingleside, Illinois, and later retired to Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. He was a 1960 graduate of Round Lake High School...

Diana "Diane" Billingsley

Diana "Diane" Billingsley

Feb 4, 2025

Diana “Diane” Marie Billingsley, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. 

She was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana on February 10, 1953, daughter of the late Percy and Irene (Migez) Gaither. Diane was united in marriage to Roger W. Billingsley on August 1, 1980, in Angleton, Texas. She was a homemaker and loved to take...

Laura Vernet Hilton

Laura Vernet Hilton

Jan 9, 2025

Laura Vernet Price Hilton, 61, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her home.

She was born December 31, 1963. In her own words, she was “a tax rebate baby.” Raised in a Christian home, she came to know the Lord at the early age of six years old. Laura was active...

Ellen Denise Dunsworth Griggs

Ellen Denise Dunsworth Griggs

Jan 4, 2025

Ellen Denise Dunsworth Griggs “Cup Cup”, 62, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

She was born in Davenport, Iowa, on January 8, 1962, daughter of the late Richard Dunsworth, Sr. and Marian Harkness. Ellen was united in marriage to Jimmy Griggs in Park River, North Dakota, on...

Kevin John Ashford

Kevin John Ashford

Jan 2, 2025

Kevin John Ashford, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Conway, Arkansas. 

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 11, 1957, son of the late John Kenneth Ashford and Marion Wilma (Smith) Ashford. During his working years, Kevin worked as an auto engineer and teacher. He served our country in the United States Air Force....

Raymond (Ray) L Gill

Raymond (Ray) L Gill

Dec 7, 2024

Raymond L (Ray) Gill passed into Eternity on December 7. He was born in Memphis, Tn to Hazel and Oscar Fred Gill, Jr. on June 10, 1936.

He attended Memphis State University before serving, honorably, in the Army Security Agency in Korea. His career was spent in the food service industry where he served as a director at Sysco Food Services...

Elizabeth "Beth" Irene Johnson

Elizabeth "Beth" Irene Johnson

Nov 28, 2024

Elizabeth “Beth” Irene Johnson, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

Beth was born on March 24, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, daughter of the late Arthur and Rosemary (Chrystal) Johnson. During her working years, Beth worked in a factory and at Karen’s Kitchen in Horseshoe Bend for many...

Robert Glenn Hanson, Jr.

Robert Glenn Hanson, Jr.

Nov 15, 2024

Robert Glenn Hanson Jr., known affectionately as Glenn, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Lancaster, California at the age of 81. Born on January 15, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Glenn was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country with distinction during the Vietnam conflict. His dedication to service was a significant aspect of...

Carlene Ann Wallace

Carlene Ann Wallace

Nov 6, 2024

Carlene Ann Wallace, 77, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. 

She was born in Wayland, New York, on December 27, 1946, daughter of the late Carl Bickford and Dorothy and Fredrick Wolfinger. Carlene was united in marriage to Thomas Wallace in West Sparta, New York, on June 16, 1972. During her working years, Carlene...

Euna Mae Herron

Euna Mae Herron

Nov 5, 2024

Euna Mae Herron, 94, of Franklin, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Born on November 15, 1929, in Zion, Arkansas, Euna Mae was the eldest daughter of six children to William Homer and Audie Marie (Felton) Arnold. She lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and...

Hayden Phillips

Hayden Phillips

Sep 14, 2024

Hayden Carl Phillips, 84, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

He was born in Myron, Arkansas, on September 28, 1939, son of the late Cecil and Altha (Plumlee) Phillips. Hayden was a 1957 graduate of Violet Hill High School. He went on to attend Arkansas...

Christine Marie Groth

Christine Marie Groth

Sep 11, 2024

Christine Marie Groth, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. 

She was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, on July 4, 1960, daughter of the late Franklin and Norma (Hennig) Groth. Christine served our country in the United States Navy for 12 years. During her working years, Christine was an electronics engineer. She enjoyed gardening,...

Jonelyn Ellen Lynch Crawford

Jonelyn Ellen Lynch Crawford

Sep 2, 2024

Jonelyn Ellen Lynch Crawford passed away peacefully on Monday September 2nd 2024 at Southfork River Therapy and Living in Salem, Arkansas.

Ms. Crawford was born on April 18th 1935, to Ellen Boggs Adams and John D. Lynch in Comanche County, Texas. Jonelyn enjoyed playing cards with her neighbors both in Missouri and Arkansas. Jonelyn loved people and was loved by all....

Peter John Watt

Peter John Watt

Aug 26, 2024

Peter “Pete” John Watt, 86, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, on June 8, 1938, son of the late John and Doris Eileen Watt. Pete served our country in the United States Navy and during his working years he worked as a contractor and...