
Marie Isom, 89, of Yellville, passed away at The Springs of Creekside Health and Rehabilitation in Yellville on November 23, 2025, with her son David by her side. She was born on July 5, 1936, in Somerville, Texas.

Kathie Lynne Hendrick, 74, of Harrison, left this world and moved on to a better place on November 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Lucille (Lu) M. Kappeler (Masson), 107, of Lampe, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, from natural causes at the Countryside at Rock Springs in Harrison. She was born on March 5, 1918, in Chicago, to Maxime Masson (d.1953) and Leontine (Hudon) Masson (d.1972). Lu was the youngest of 14 siblings (11 of whom were males). Marie (d.1954) was the oldest female with Lu being the youngest.

Louis Wayne Sorbo, 72, passed away peacefully at his home near Yellville, on November 22, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’ lithium fields are not anticipated to produce until 2028. Plans are underway to process bromine deposits found in the Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas.
Baxter Health Auxiliary Fundraiser 12 DAYS of CHRISTMAS SALE in the Pink-A-Dilly Gift Shop at Baxter Health Hospital. Tuesday, December 9 through Christmas Eve, December 24.

Suzanne Ballard Stewart, 86, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025.
By Robert Lyons The Lyon Lady Scots traveled from Batesville to face the NAC Lady Pioneers on Monday, December 1, in NJCAA Lady’s Basketball at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. The Lady Pioneers defeated the Lady Scots by a score of 77-57. The Lady Pioneers led from start to finish and were led by #2 Keely Blanchard and Maggie Gresham. The Pioneers Men and Women will play Wednesday, beginning at 5 p.m. during the Homecoming games. The Lady Pioneers will play first with the Homecoming Ceremony held between games. Northark will host U of A Phillips College for Homecoming.

LITTLE ROCK – The open enrollment deadline for Medicare is approaching, but navigating Medicare can be challenging for those who are new to the system. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers to help those who are getting started with Medicare ahead of the December 7 deadline.