Obituaries

Larry Lee Gelesky, 66, beloved veteran, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, surrounded by love and family. Born on October 31, 1958, Larry lived a life full of strength, stories, quiet humor, and unwavering love for those closest to him. He was a man who made people feel cared for often in his own stubborn and unforgettable way.

Dana Warren Junkin, 61, of Yellville, formerly from Riverside, Iowa and Raymore, Missouri, passed away on July 1, 2025. Dana (Pops) was born on October 9, 1963, in Washington, Iowa to Jim and Jolaine Junkin.

Etsuko Castro, 81, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on July 4, 2025, at her home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on March 19, 1944, in Okinawa, Japan, the daughter of Haru Nagato.

Joseph Clayton Burrow, age 63 of Yellville, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.

Jennifer Maree McGlothlin, a beacon of joy and resilience, passed away unexpectedly at her home in rural Marion County, Arkansas, on June 26, 2025, due to complications related to her lifelong condition of Cerebral Palsy. She was born on May 5, 1983, at St.

Edith Juanita Anthony passed away June 26, 2025, near her home in Wilton, California. She was born February 6, 1945, in Yellville Arkansas to Don Cecil Lantz & Altha Wood-Lantz.

Gary Frederick Schratz, 81, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home. He was born in Monroe, Michigan, on January 23, 1944, the son of Frederick and Phyllis (Seaton) Schratz.

Sherry Lee Ritchey, 76, of Peel, Arkansas, passed away at Cox Medical Center in Branson, on July 4, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Howard and Marion (McAdam) Chandler.

The world is less jolly and sweet with the passing of Mary Ann (Cheek) Angus on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Mary Ann was born as the fifth child of seven to Marie (Rogers) and OJ Cheek on October 25, 1957. She grew up on the family farm and attended Flippin Public Schools where she graduated in 1976. Mary Ann passed away at her home.