Obituaries

William “Tony” Alton Tovey, 49, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on May 7, 2025. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on May 30, 1975.

J Ray Bristow, 80, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Flippin. Born on May 7, 1944, in Virden, Illinois, J lived a life marked by deep love for his family, dedication to his work, and an unwavering sense of integrity.

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.

Phyllis Ann (Rea) Burleson, 79, of Mountain Home, passed away on May 16, 2025. Phyllis was born on November 3, 1945, in Little Rock, to Chester Frank “Tank” Rea and Billie Ruth (Phillips) Rea. A lifelong Arkansan, she met and married her husband of 59 years, Bill Burleson in Yellville, on October 22, 1964.

footsteps with his passion for planting.

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.