All Obituaries

    Sherry Ann Gammel, 51, of Crossett, died Monday, September 17, 2018.  She was born in Tallulah, Louisiana on October 24, 1966, to her parents, Mike Valdez and Judy Love.  She grew up in Lake Village, Arkansas and eventually moved to Crossett where she has resided for over 30 years.  She was a member of Beech Street Baptist Church and a former owner of her own cleaning business. Sherry was a kind and fun-loving person who enjoyed spending time with her friends...

  Carolyn Emory Ray, 84, of Crossett, gained her wings on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Ashley County Medical Center.  Carolyn was born on August 26, 1934, to George C. and Geneva Maxwell Emory.  She was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a retired resident of Longview, a 1952 graduate of Crossett High School, and a member of First Baptist Church. Carolyn began her “working years” as a popcorn girl for the Crossett Theater.  Other employers over the...

Michael “Mike” Lee Zollman, 61, of Crossett, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his home.  He was born on August 31, 1957, in Otisco, IN.  He spent most of his childhood in Waynesville, MO where he graduated high school in 1974.  For twenty-three years, he worked for Georgia Pacific as a maintenance supervisor until his retirement in 1998.  Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, shopping and walking the aisles at the local Wal-Mart(s).  He was a...

Betty Carolyn Deal, 74, of Crossett, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at the Crossett Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on February 26, 1944, to her parents Carl Clinton, and Lois Mae Mercer.  She was a 1962 graduate of Crossett High School and a member of South Crossett Missionary Baptist Church.  For over 35 years, she worked as a Licensed Realtor in the Crossett area, many of which were spent as a valued member of the Rawls Campbell Agency team....

  Gloria Faye Pennington Green, 80, of Crossett, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Woods of Monticello Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on September 2, 1937, to her parents, Lloyd William and Naomi Lee Rowe Pennington.  She was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a 1955 graduate of Crossett High School, and a faithful member of North Crossett First Baptist Church.  Gloria was a very loving person who delighted in pleasing people.  She enjoyed...

Eddie Clois Hill, 53, of Hamburg, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  He was born on January 4, 1965, in Morton, Mississippi to his parents, Clois and Doris Francis Hill.  Eddie grew up in Vicksburg MS, loved horses, and as a boy, enjoyed riding with his parents and 5 sisters. In 1988, he moved to Hamburg and spent his time doing work with his Mama. Eddie was always there to help her with anything she needed.  He enjoyed...

Joe Harold Swan, 85, of Crossett, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at the Ashley County Medical Center.  He was born on August 11, 1933, in Parkdale, AR to his parents, William Lonza and Virgie Alto Swan.  On October 17, 1952, he married his sweetheart, Laverne, which began a loving bond that lasted over 65 years and produced three children.  He was a former Pentecostal Preacher, a faithful member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Crossett, and a Meter Reader...

    Joseph “Joey” Frank Parks, 38, of Crossett, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his home.  He was born on November 25, 1979, to his parents, James and Bonnie Tanksley Parks.  He was a 1999 graduate of Crossett High School and a member of Tillar Baptist Church. Joey was a fun-loving guy who never met a stranger and enjoyed aggravating and making people laugh.  His favorite days would’ve included fishing and running nets on the...

Buford Eugene McCarty, 61, of Crossett, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, at his home.  He was born on April 14, 1957, to his parents, Buford, and Effie Garrett McCarty.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War and was a member of the Church of the Redeemer in Hamburg. He worked as a certified machinist, a trade which he learned from his father, and was employed by Mechanisms followed by many years at Williams Welding. Buford played guitar, and...

Terri Lynne Withers Rice, 54, of Crossett, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.  She was born on November 18, 1963, and a member of Cloverdale Assembly of God Church.   From an early age, Terri loved horses and spent many days sitting in a saddle.  She was a former member of the Crossett Riding Club and over the years participated in not only the Crossett Rodeo, but also rodeos in various other places. Terri lived the rodeo life...