Obituaries

Alberta Lou Tyer, 85, of Everton, Arkansas passed away at Care Manor in Mountain Home, Arkansas on May 7, 2025. She was born in Indiana on March 23, 1940, the daughter of Melien and Alberta (Washnock) Mack.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Franquiz of Harrison, Arkansas. Julia passed on May 5, 2025.

George Carlos Woodson, 83, of Yellville, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2025, leaving behind a life filled with passion, adventure and love. He was born on April 24, 1942, in Stuttgart.

Paula Jo Cole, 66, of Yellville, passed away on April 29, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. On April 17, 1959, Paula was born in the small town of Garnett, Kansas to the proud parents Paul and Nadine Skillman. She was the third of five children.

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.

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.