Obituaries

Donna Gail Forrest, age 62 of Monticello, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock.

Sheri Renee Umholtz of Sheridan died June 4, 2026. This Christian woman lived 59 years.

Bessie Blanch Carraway, known as BeBe, was born March 10, 1936, in Everettsville, W.V. to Charles and Mary Spurling in coal mining country, died Thursday, May 21st, 2026 in Oklahoma.

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly announce the Homegoing of our beloved Mr. Ahmon L. Harris.

Betty Jo Crowder Sloan, age 92, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Green House Cottages in Rison, AR.

Kristal, a powerful biblical symbol of spiritual purity, divine glory and transparency.

Ricky Roy Martin, 68, of White Hall went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Melba Joyce Moltz Funderburg of Grapevine, Arkansas was born March 24, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Elmer and Joyce Swilling Moltz.

Ms. Joeanne Fairow was born on October 3, 1959, to the loving union of Emma and Thomas James Fairow Jr. From the very beginning, Joeanne carried a spirit of warmth, kindness, and compassion that touched the lives of everyone she met.

Vickie D. Thompson, age 69, of New Edinburg, AR saddled up and made her last ride on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, as she peacefully departed heading to greener pastures.

Raymond Lancaster, 78, of Redfield, was a faithful family man and proud retired Army veteran.

June Ruth Matthews, 88, of White Hall, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.