All Obituaries

Jerry “Taco” Wayne Bell, 79, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born on January 9, 1944. He served honorably in the United States Air Force, was an iron worker for several years, and eventually retired from Georgia Pacific after thirty-four years. He enjoyed all watersports, riding motorcycles, and especially spending time with his family and his multitude of friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Ellis Bell; his mother and...

James Harold “Barney” Stivers, 80, of Crossett, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Ashley County Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born in Albany, New York on April 25, 1942, to his parents, Harold and Helen LePoint Stivers. Barney worked for many years at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department prior to becoming an investment banker, and eventually retired at the age of 73.  He was a member of the Lion’s Club International and he enjoyed...

Frances Jeanette Oden, 70, formerly of Crossett, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the UT Health Center in Tyler, TX.  She was born in Avon, Mississippi, on March 19, 1952, to her parents, Tom and Eula Walls Rochell. Jeanette was an Eastern Star and worked for over twenty years as the Operational Manager of Goody’s Department Store.  She was a very hard worker and in her free time, she enjoyed reading romance novels. Jeanette was a kind and loving mother who...

Calvin Lamont Walker was born on July 28, 1972, to Lois Harris and Arthur Walker.  Calvin departed this life on February 12, 2023, at the Baptist Health Center in Little Rock. He was the owner of Wholesale Auto Plus of Little Rock.  He was a dog breeder and he enjoyed dabbling in photography and making videos.  He was a wonderful father and enjoyed spending time with his children and family.  Family was the most important thing to him. Calvin was preceded in death by...

Annie Mae Courson, 70, of Hamburg, passed away in Little Rock on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1952, to her parents, Watson and Dorothy Smith Carter, and was a lifelong resident of Ashley County. Annie enjoyed traveling, but she especially appreciated the important things in life, such as sitting and watching birds and squirrels, spoiling her fur baby, “Princess,” and spending quality time with her family., especially her daughter, who was the center of her...

Mary Elizabeth Bays, 96, of Hamburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born on March 22, 1926, to her parents, Frank and Katie Dailey Rosen, was a lifetime resident of Ashley County, and an active member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Hamburg. Mary served the Lord as a former Sunday school and bible schoolteacher, and faithfully read her bible daily. Reading, especially Louis L'Amour novels, and working in her yard, was mostly how she enjoyed her days;...

Leslie “Jo-Jo” Mixon, 57, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.  She was born in Crossett, Arkansas, on February 23, 1965, to her parents, Sonny and Pat Walker Robinson, and was a 1983 graduate of Crossett High School. Jo was a fun-loving and caring daughter, sister, and aunt who had an undeniable connection to nature and all its beauty.  Watching the eagles soar, playing with her precious fur babies, and watching over her goats and other...

William Bryan “Bill” Runyan, Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on December 18, 1939, to his parents, Bryan and Annie Winburn Runyan and was an active member of the South Main Baptist Church.  In 1958, he graduated Crossett High School, where he set numerous records in track and field and eventually was inducted into the Ashley County and Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame. In 1964, Bill graduated from the...

Sybil Jane Rolen, 85, of Crossett, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Nightingale of Crossett Nursing Home.  She was born on May 13, 1937, to her parents, Ivey and Louise Womble Williams and was a 1955 graduate of Crossett High School. For several years, Sybil worked at department stores throughout Arkansas and Louisiana eventually serving as manager for numerous Cato stores. Sybil loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing with her late husband along with...

William Royal Jones, 58, of Crossett, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on October 22, 1964, to his parents, Willie Joe and Lucy Nale Jones and was a 1982 graduate of Crossett High School. William worked as a millwright and welder for several years for ICM (Industrial Construction Maintenance) and was known as for his amazing welding skills. With an intense passion for motorcycles, William felt compelled to build his very own Harley part...