Obituaries

Apostle Emma Lee Luckett, affectionately known as “The Apostle of Love,” was born Emma Lee Smith on February 26, 1943, in Sherrill, Arkansas, to the late Earmer Lee Smith and the late Hawkins Smith Sr. She transitioned peacefully on January 23, 2026, at 1:44 p.m. at her residence in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Billy Idus Vinson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 83.

David Lee Brown, age 64 of Rison, Arkansas passed away on January 28, 2026 in the comfort of his home.

Larry D. Weatherly, 76, of Sheridan, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Patricia “Pat” Eloise Watkins Rogers was born August 2nd, 1942 in DeWitt, Arkansas, to the late Earnest and Pauline Thigpen Watkins. She passed away January 29th, 2026 at Saline Memorial Hospital.

Hazel L. Hayes was born on March 03, 1939, in Star City, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Mary Charles.

Carolyn Bernice Albritton was born March 15, 1953, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late William Crumpton and Mattie Bea Gamble.

Donald Ray Bailey, 85, of Greenwood, LA, formally from Star City, AR passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Willis Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

Gerald Dean Burton, age 98, of Warren, died January 26, 2026 at Dalton’s Place in Star City.

Jada Claire Gasaway 24, of Tillar, Arkansas passed away January 24, 2026, peacefully.

Dorothy Adams, 96 of England, passed away on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

Jimmy Lee Abbott of Sparkman passed away January 22, 2026 at his home.