All Obituaries

James Wilson Carter, 82, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Crossett, passed away on April 11, 2024.  He was born on October 29, 1941, in Delhi, LA, to his parents, Monroe and Ollie Upshaw Carter. James served honorably in the U.S. Army National Guard.  He began his career in 1965 in Monroe, LA, then moved to Crossett where he worked as the Parts Manager for Jr. Meeks Chevrolet for over three decades. Born with a song in his heart and a guitar in his hand, James was a man who...

Michael Jefferson Willis, 67, a lifelong resident of Crossett, passed away on April 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 2, 1957, to his parents, Jefferson and Leona Brantley Willis. Mike graduated from Crossett High School in 1975, and soon began a thirty-two-year career with Burgess Williams, driving mail trucks and delivering mail to various post offices. Additionally, Mike served eight years with the Crossett Police Department, where he held several titles...

Ronnie Toon, 77, of Crossett passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.  Coach Toon was born on June 9, 1946, in Fulton, Kentucky to his parents, Elden D. Toon and Mary Mozell Harwood Toon.  He grew up in Chicago and loved to tell stories about his fond childhood memories there.  He graduated from Drew Central High School in 1964 and then attended Arkansas A&M College where he played basketball.  He graduated with a bachelor’s...

Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull.  Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans by order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate.  The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture, and loss of blood. Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, was a member of the House of David.  He was the son of the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His devoted Mother....

Janice Jenkins, 87, a lifelong resident of Crossett, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024.  She was born on January 23, 1937, to her parents, Ruffie and Doris Couey Pahal, was a graduate of Crossett High School, and a dedicated member of the Pine Street Church of Christ. Janice was known for her warm and nurturing spirit, which she shared abundantly throughout her life. For many years, Janice worked at the Methodist Church Daycare, a position which she approached as an...

Martha Nell Wilber, 81, of Crossett, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 18, 1942, to her parents, Tommy and Willie V. Nixon Bardin, and was a 1960 graduate of Crossett High School. Martha's passion for education led her to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, majoring in English and minoring in French. She dedicated herself to shaping young minds as a teacher in schools across Arkansas and...

Holyan Clayton Outlaw, Sr of Sumpter, Arkansas left this world on Thursday, March 21st. He was born on November 17th, 1935 on his parents’ farm to William Preston and Oma Esther Outlaw. We have no doubt they were waiting on their beloved boy with open arms. After all he was their only child who was so well behaved, he never received a spanking - a story that he was quick to tell you his entire life! What a journey his life was. He started out life as the only surviving twin with his...

Anthony Allyn "Tony" Gates, 86, of Hensley, AR, passed away on October 28, 2023, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tony was born and raised in Crossett, AR, the great grandson of E.W. “Cap” Gates, one of the cofounders of the Crossett Lumber Company and the original community of Crossett.  Great Grandfather Cap also had land and cattle interests in western Colorado, near Crawford.  Tony spent many childhood summers...

Carolyne Marie Courtney, 80, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 5, 1943, to Jack and Jean Wilson. Carolyne worked in the secretarial field, working for Great West Life Insurance Company in Winnipeg as a secretary to the vice president. She was a highly skilled typist averaging 120 wpm. Carolyne also worked for several area cafés where she loved meeting new people. She...

James Alexander “Alex” Tyson, 77, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  He was born on March 2, 1947, to his parents, George and Blanche Alexander Tyson, and was a lifelong resident of Ashley County. In 1965, Alex graduated from Crossett High School and soon afterwards, began a career with Georgia Pacific which lasted over four decades. Beyond work, Alex enjoyed connecting with nature, whether it was quietly waiting for the next buck to step out or watching the water...