
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Davis, age 86, of Gassville, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1940, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Milas Holley and Mary Emma Warrick Holley Schroeder.
In a year when grocery prices seem to rise faster than paychecks, many Marion County families are looking for ways to stretch their food dollars. At the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC), we see those challenges up close every week. We also see something else: the creativity and resilience of neighbors who manage tight budgets without sacrificing nutrition or dignity. Here are some simple, effective strategies families tell us make a real difference at the checkout line.

Martha “Marti” Lavina Schneirla, 71, of Marshall, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home with her husband and daughter by her side on March 25, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1955, in Dimmitt, Texas, the daughter of Hays Hutcheson and Norma (Powell) Hutcheson.

Warren Howard Haynes McCue, 70, of Oakland, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home. He was born on January 10, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois.

Marilyn Jolene Westin of Yellville joined her heavenly father on March 14, 2026. She died peacefully in her sleep after a 65-year battle with Type 1 Diabetes.

LITTLE ROCK – Tina Hall has joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its chief communications officer—providing leadership for branding, marketing and communications to advance the organization’s philanthropic mission of community development.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the residents of Marion County for your trust and support. Serving our community is an honor, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue this work.

Alan Paul Vyncke, age 75, of Peel, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks, in Mountain Home, surrounded by his loving wife, brother Rick, dear friends and an amazing care team. Alan was born on September 18, 1950, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Paul Vyncke and Marlowe (Techlin) Vyncke.

Nan Carole Morrow, age 83, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Mountain Home.

It saddens me that some have started reading and responding to an article that was published by a local media outlet in reference to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.