September 2026

Oppressive Heat Edition — Yellville Area Food Closet

By midmorning, an unrelenting wave of heat settles over the Yellville Area Food Closet parking lot, pressing down on volunteers and clients alike. The temperature does not fluctuate; it simply hangs in the air, dense and unmoving, turning the ground into a slowcooking surface. Volunteers pace their work carefully, taking measured breaths before lifting boxes and sharing quiet moments of camaraderie as they navigate conditions that test both stamina and patience.

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Charles Stacy Mills

Charles Stacy Mills, 73, of Harrison, passed away at home on September 14, 2026, surrounded by his family. Charles was born on July 5, 1953, in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of Frank and Caroline (Woolum) Mills.

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Vickey Ilene Powe

Vickey Ilene Powe, 75, of Peel, passed away on September 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 18, 1951, in Hayti, Missouri, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Williams) Stephens.

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Jeffery Dale Dixon

Jeffery Dale Dixon of Lead Hill passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 64, far sooner than he had planned. Jeff arrived in this world kicking and screaming on December 19, 1961, in Little Rock. The second son of Charlie and Della, Jeff, was raised on the family farm in South Lead Hill with siblings Tommy, Mona and Angi.

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George Demitrius Photides

George Demitrius Photides, 62, passed away on September 13, 2026. George was born on September 12, 1964, in Amarillo, Texas, to Constantine Photides and Shirley Adkins Photides. He moved to Yellville, Arkansas in 1985, where he made his home and became a part of the community.

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Donald “Don” LeBlanc of Jasper

Donald “Don” LeBlanc of Jasper, passed away on September 5, 2026, surrounded by his family and in the arms of his loving wife, Lois Faye LeBlanc. In a bittersweet testament to the life they shared, Don passed away on the day he and Faye celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary. Don was born December 20, 1955, in New York, New York, to Joseph and Eva Stark LeBlanc.

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A Success for Flippin

By Scott Ramos The 16th annual Car Craze Festival at Hickey Park this past weekend was once again a huge success, with attendance boosted by the addition of extra activities as the festival side of the celebration continues to grow.

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