Obituaries

Sharon Kay Binnion

Sharon Kay Binnion

Aug 19, 2025

Sharon Kay Binnion, 77, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Franklin.

She was born in Bluffton, Indiana, on August 5, 1948, daughter of the late Raymond and Fredia (Harris) Culp. Sharon was united in marriage to the late Billey Joe Binnion, Sr. on December 28, 1968, in Kokomo, Indiana. She was a devoted Christian and loved listening...

Rimal Nolan Berry, Jr.

Rimal Nolan Berry, Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

Rimal Nolan Berry, Jr., 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on September 14, 1952, son of the late Rimal Noel Berry, Sr. and Retta McCord Berry. Nolan was united in marriage to Linda Spillane on August 17, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas....

Mary Lee Vender

Mary Lee Vender

Jul 30, 2025

Mary Lee Vender, 89, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 1935, daughter of the late, Harold and Anna (Glatzmayer) Shroeder. Mary was united in marriage to the late Donald Vender on July 20, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York. During her working years, Mary...

Arthur Benjamin Fuller, Sr.

Arthur Benjamin Fuller, Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

Arthur “Art” Benjamin Fuller, Sr., better known as Duck Man, 68, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on November 19, 1956, son of the late Robert Lee Fuller, Sr. and Alberta Bernice (Rose) Fuller. Art was united in marriage to Carol Pew on February...

Steven Michael Hultberg

Steven Michael Hultberg

Jul 20, 2025

Steven Michael Hultberg, 75, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Minot, North Dakota, on July 15, 1950, son of the late Henning Hultberg and June (Hanson) Hultberg.

Steven is survived by his son, William Hultberg; five grandchildren and brothers, Rick and Les.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tyrone...

Rosemary L VanZandbergen

Rosemary L VanZandbergen

Jul 8, 2025

Rosemary L. VanZandbergen, 88, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Wheaton, Minnesota, on June 11, 1937, daughter of the late Clemmens and Olivia (Raitor) Sletten. During her working years, Rosie worked in advertising. Rosie was united in marriage to the late Eugene “Gene” VanZandbergen on...

Randy Lee Foreman

Randy Lee Foreman

Jun 15, 2025

Randy Lee Foreman, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Gladwin, Michigan, on May 7, 1961. Randy was united in marriage to Dawn on August 24, 2013, in Glencoe, Arkansas, who he had a deep unconditional love for. He always called her “My Love”. During his working...

Harry DePaul Hamblin, Sr.

Harry DePaul Hamblin, Sr.

Jun 11, 2025

Harry DePaul Hamblin, Sr., 87, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, on February 7, 1938, son of the late Otha and Linda (Pearl) Hamblin. Harry served our country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to the late Dorothy Almeda West in February...

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 business...

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...