Obituaries

Joyce Alene Cunningham, 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on February 10, 1937, in Eros, to Roy Dale and Ider Price Cunningham.

Joseph “Joey” Gary Martin, 13, of Peel, passed away on March 19, 2025. Joey was born in Roseburg, Oregon, on July 15, 2011, the son of Joseph and Christina (Ikerd) Martin.

Jimmy Joe Sasser was born to Arthur and Geneva Sasser of Bruno, on July 1, 1935. He was the sixth of nine iblings. Jimmy Joe left this world on April 16, 2025, just months away from his ninetieth birthday. He would tell you he lived a long and blessed life, and he loved his God and his family above all. This was evident to all who knew him.

Dorothy “June” Pond, 83, gained her wings on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Cox Hospital in Branson, surrounded by family. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Grady, New Mexico, the daughter of Edward L. and Irene (Tillman) Reed.

Brandon John Huffer, 44, of Diamond City, Arkansas, passed away on April 13,2025, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born on June 8, 1980, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Renee(Randall) Huffer.

Wanda Joy Savage 85 blessed this earth from December 8, 1939, until April 9, 2025. She lived in Conway and passed away at The Blossoms Nursing Facility in Conway.

Betty Ann McKenzie, 62, of Harrison, passed away at her home on April 7, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 27, 1963, the daughter of Glenn and Betty Lou (Anspach) Dowell.

Cecil “Rick” Ray Ford Jr., 66, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 14, 1958, in Forrest City, the son of Cecil Ray and Lillian (Stewart) Ford Sr.

Charles “Scott” Hansgen, 61, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home. He was born on December 27, 1963, in Gallipolis, Ohio, and was a long-time resident of Jackson, Ohio.

Jeff Scott Sutterfield, 44, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home in Yellville surrounded by those he loved most.